Rickard Resophonic Banjo with Hardshell Case - Used

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This used 9 lb Rickard will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. In excellent condition, this banjo sports a few minor scuffs from use.

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Handcrafted in Canada by Sean Sewell and Bill Rickard in collaboration with Rayco Resophonics, this exceptional instrument is one of only three ever built—a true collector’s piece that embodies precision, artistry, and tone. It features an 11” spun-over brass rim with a maple insert, a 25.5” scale ebony fretboard with 24 frets, and Jescar EVO gold fretwire for smooth, durable playability. The curly maple neck and resonator, adorned with maple binding and gold inlays, showcase stunning craftsmanship both visually and sonically.

Equipped with a beard cone on a tubaphone ring, all-brass hardware, and Bill’s two-piece flanges, this instrument offers unmatched resonance and projection. A Lollar Firebird pickup pairs seamlessly with a piezo pickup and preamp system, controlled via volume, tone, and blend knobs for maximum tonal flexibility. Every element, from its vintage-inspired design to its refined electronics, makes this Canadian-built masterpiece a rare fusion of beauty, innovation, and performance.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: Piezo and Lollar Firebird Pickup

Body

• Top Material: Brass
• Back & Sides Material: Curly Maple
• Back Configuration: 1-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Binding Material: Maple

Neck

• Neck Material: Curly Maple
• Neck Taper: None
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Gold
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Neck Joint: Set Neck
• Headstock: Solid
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Gold "R"
• Headplate Finish: Matte

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Banjo
• Bridge Material: Wooden
• Bridge Pins: None
• Saddle: None
• Nut: White 
• Nut Width: 
• Tuners: Brass with Wooden Buttons
• Pickguard: None

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: Piezo and Lollar Firebird
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case