Gretsch G9451 'Dixie Deluxe' 5-String Open Back Banjo Overview
This deluxe version of the classic 1950s Gretsch "Dixie" design offers unparalleled value in today's popular banjo styles. Features include a Whyte Laydie tone ring, three-ply solid maple rim, three-piece maple/walnut/maple neck, rosewood fingerboard with frailing scoop and vintage B&D inlays, 26 3/8" scale, 1 3/16" nut, 24 tension brackets with notched hoop, 11" Remo High Crown Renaissance head, die-cast geared machine heads, vintage-style No-Knot type tailpiece, Vega-style armrest, nickel-plated hardware, and luxurious amber maple gloss finish.Call GAK now for product info, advice and the Best Prices - 01273 665400
- Body Material: 3-Ply Solid Maple
- Body Shape: Banjo
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Body Binding: Tortoiseshell
- Neck Shape: Vintage Soft "U"
- Number of Frets: 18
- Position Inlays: Vintage B&D
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Neck Material: 3-Piece Maple/Walnut/Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Nut Width: 1.1875" (30.1 mm)
- Scale Length: 26.4" (671 mm)
- Headstock: 1920's Gretsch® 2x2
- Neck Binding: Ivory
- Truss Rods: Dual-Action Head Adjust
- Truss Rod Nut: Hex
- Hardware Finish: Nickel-Plated
- Tuning Machines: Geared Planetary
- Strings: D'Addario® J61, Nickel, (.010-.023 Gauges)
- Unique Features:
- -"Whyte Laydie" tone ring
- -Frailing scoop at 18th fret
- -24 brackets with notched hoop
- -Vintage No-Knot tailpiece
- -11" REMO High Crown Renaissance head
- -Vintage B&D fingerboard inlays
- -Vega-style armrest
- -Geared 5th string tuner
- Included Accessories: Truss-Rod Wrench; Head Wrench
