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SULLIVAN

USED SULLIVAN / RADCLIFF [03]

Serial Number : 0206

[SN 0206] USED SULLIVAN / RADCLIFF [03]

Item Code: 03-2800001654480
Condition: USED
Store: [03] ochanomizu

¥340,308 JPY
¥340,308 JPY
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Rare Sullivan Banjo!

This is a handcrafted banjo made by the late Bill Sullivan, who was also known for making banjo parts, in his Louisville, Kentucky workshop at the time. It was probably made in the 2000s.
The resonator is a wooden walnut, the neck and rim are mahogany, and the fingerboard appears to be ebony. The construction is meticulous, and the pearl inlays on the head and fingerboard are beautiful and give the instrument a high-end appearance.
In addition to a few dents and light scratches, the resonator has a deteriorated paint film, probably from the strap, and the back of the neck also has a deteriorated paint film from something that may have come in contact with it. The cloth covering the pocket on the neck heel of the resonator is peeling and cracking, and the metal parts are cloudy and dull. However, there is no noticeable damage.
A banjo player's repairman has set up the instrument. The angle has been adjusted by placing rosewood shims between the neck and rim. The neck is in proper condition, with about 80% of the fret height remaining, and both playability and sound are perfect. The sound has a clear grain and warm resonance at the same time.
The 5th string is not nailed. We will nail it for free upon request. Please allow 10 days to 2 weeks for this service. Please understand.
After Bill passed away, his son Eric took over the business and moved the workshop to Alabama, but the current products are not distributed in Japan. Originally, their banjos were only distributed in Japan for a short period of time, so we can say that this is one of the most valuable banjos in Japan. Do not miss it.

Year of manufacture: 2000s
Accessories: Genuine hard case
Serial: 0206
「貴重なサリヴァン・バンジョー！」

バンジョー・パーツの製作でも知られた故ビル・サリヴァンが、当時のケンタッキー州ルイヴィルの工房で手掛けた手工バンジョーです。おそらく2000年代製と思われます。
リゾネーターは杢が出たウォルナットで、ネックとリムはマホガニー、指板はエボニーと思われます。作りは丁寧で、ヘッド、指板のパールのインレイが美しく、高級感を醸し出しています。
僅かな打痕、軽い擦り傷の他、リゾネーターにはおそらくストラップが接して付いたと思われる塗膜の劣化、ネック裏にも何かが接して付いたであろう塗膜の劣化が確認できます。またリゾネーターのネック・ヒールのポケット部に張ってある布に剥がれ、めくれが発生しているほか、金属部品の曇り、くすみも見られます。しかしながら、著しく目立つダメージはありません。
バンジョー・プレイヤーのリペアマンがセットアップをいたしました。ネックとリムの間にローズウッドのシムを挟んで角度調整を施してあります。ネックの状態は適正で、フレットの高さは8割前後残っており、演奏性、サウンドともに申し分ありません。音の粒立ちがはっきりしており、同時にウォームなレゾナンスも感じさせてくれます。
5弦の釘打ちはなされておりません。ご要望があれば無償で釘打ちをいたします。その際は10日から2週間ほどお時間を頂戴いたします。ご了承くださいませ。
ビル亡き後、息子のエリックが後を継ぎ、アラバマ州に工房を移転したようですが、現在の製品は日本では流通しておりません。元々同社のバンジョーは日本では短期間しか流通しておりませんでしたので、当個体は貴重な一本と言えましょう。お見逃しなく。

製造年：2000年代
付属品：純正ハード・ケース
シリアル：0206

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Products are shipped from Japan after the order is processed, Shipping costs are calculated automatically at the checkout page when you select your destination. , Ship worldwide by Japan Post.

Founded in 1938, Ishibashi Music Corporation is one of the busiest and most respected Musical Instrument retail chains in Japan. The company is highly regarded world wide as a reliable seller of top quality secondhand items too. We have over 13 stores around Japan including Tokyo, Yokohama, Chiba, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima,Fukuoka and Shanghai(China). Ishibashi Music Corporation also handles large amounts of NEW, USED and VINTAGE instruments.

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The items name with "USED" are used items, and comes as shown in the pictures so there may be marks of use. All items were tested by our store staff and we test each item one more time before shipping them out to make sure they are fully functional.

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Ishibashi Music Corporation is one of the largest and most respected Musical Instrument retail chain stores in Japan. The company is highly regarded world wide as a reliable seller of top quality USED and VINTAGE instruments.

Domestically the Ishibashi Music Corporation also handles a large amount of NEW inside of Japan. We have over 11 stores around Japan including Tokyo, Yokohama, Chiba, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Not all of the items you purchase from us are in our Shibuya store in Tokyo where we do all of our international communications from.

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