{"product_id":"j-romero-banjos-open-back-9-birdseye-maple-used","title":"J. Romero Banjos - 2002 Open Back #9 Birdseye Maple - Used","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis early example of a J. Romero banjo dates back to 2002 and is an excellent example of the craftsmanship that came to define his instruments. Gorgeously constructed with Jatoba for the neck \u0026amp; rim, often referred to as Brazilian Cherry, and capped with maple, this open-back banjo sings with a vintage warmth and with plenty of rustic charm. The wooden tone ring abates any harsh high end and plays in perfectly to an old-time style. A single spike is present at the 7th fret on the fifth string for easily switching to different keys. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn its 20+ years, it's had some tarnish to the rim and a small blemish on the head, along with a nominal amount of wear to the frets keeping this build in Very Good condition, ready for the next jam. Planetary tuners, Romero's custom-designed bridge, and a coordinator rod for easy adjustments, this banjo has lived a good life and is ready for plenty more. Comes with a TKL hardshell case. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-Back 11\" banjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTension Hoop with 24 Brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11\" Multi-ply Jatoba Pot, Maple Tone-rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirdseye Maple Binding \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 3\/16” Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJatoba neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirdseye Maple fingerboard with 22 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirdseye Maple Overlay, \u0026amp; Heel-cap\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresto tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapo Spike at 7th fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 3\/8\" nut width, bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable Neck Coordinator Rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemo Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomero Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanetary sealed-geared tuners with Pearl buttons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTKL Hardshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial # 9 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Romero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49016922374363,"sku":"2002RomeroOB-9","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0202\/0250\/files\/2002-RomeroOB-9-fcls_712f0a97-24fe-41ad-a52e-169eba3e166c.jpg?v=1784926097","url":"https:\/\/massstreetmusic.com\/products\/j-romero-banjos-open-back-9-birdseye-maple-used","provider":"Mass Street Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}