Joel Sweeney Tackhead
$650
Deposit $300
A deposit is required for all orders. The deposit covers the price of parts and maintains your build slot.
Joel W. Sweeney was an American musician and early minstrel performer. He is credited with advancing the development of the modern 5 string banjo.
Pick one option from each category. Options without $ are included in the base price:
Options
Neck Wood:
Cherry
Mahogany
Maple
Walnut: $75
Scale:
25”
25.5”
26.25”
27”
(Longer scale will cost more in shipping)
Fret Position Markers:
Flush Frets:
3,5,7,10,12: $100
All frets up to 12: $180
Boucher Style Ogees:
Single Ogee: $60
Double Ogee: $100
Tuners:
Hardwood Friction Tuners
Peghed Geared Tuners: $160+
Rim Diameter:
12”
13”
14”
Rim Height:
2.75”
3”
3.25”
Rim Wood:
Cherry
Maple (recommended)
Mahogany
Walnut: $75
Rim Color:
Natural
Dyed/ Stained: $40
Numerous colours to choose from.
Tailpiece:
Standard Hardwood Tailpiece
Tacks:
Blackened Cut Tacks (used in the 1800’s)
Plain Brass Tacks
Blackened Brass Tacks
Brass Daisy
Decorative Tacks: $25
- Petal
- Fluer De Lis
- Pentagram
Options
Neck Wood:
Cherry
Mahogany
Maple
Walnut: $75
Scale:
25”
25.5”
26.25”
27”
(Longer scale will cost more in shipping)
Fret Position Markers:
Flush Frets:
3,5,7,10,12: $100
All frets up to 12: $180
Boucher Style Ogees:
Single Ogee: $60
Double Ogee: $100
Tuners:
Hardwood Friction Tuners
Peghed Geared Tuners: $160+
Rim Diameter:
12”
13”
14”
Rim Height:
2.75”
3”
3.25”
Rim Wood:
Cherry
Maple (recommended)
Mahogany
Walnut: $75
Rim Color:
Natural
Dyed/ Stained: $40
Numerous colours to choose from.
Tailpiece:
Standard Hardwood Tailpiece
Tacks:
Blackened Cut Tacks (used in the 1800’s)
Plain Brass Tacks
Blackened Brass Tacks
Brass Daisy
Decorative Tacks: $25
- Petal
- Fluer De Lis
- Pentagram
