Nechville Phantom Galaxy Maple 5-string Banjo, 2012 [USED]

Here we have a Nechville Phantom Galaxy Maple 5-string banjo, built during early 2012 at the original Bloomington, MN shop. These are spectacular, very well made instruments.

The serial number on this beautiful instrument places it to February of 2012, and it is in very good, clean condition with minimal wear to the frets and finish.  Along with all the basic (and advanced!) features of the Galaxy Phantom, it's equipped with four capo tacks.

This banjo is sold with a hard shell TKL arched top case, which may be original; it contains the Heli-Mount wrenches and the instruction sheet.  The 'flap' hinge to the neck pocket door is worn, but otherwise the case is in good condition.   

Construction and Materials

As a Nechville Phantom Galaxy Maple, this banjo uses the stock Maple neck and rim.  The resonator is figured Maple The 'Galaxy' designation describes the astronomically themed Mother of Pearl and Abalone inlay set. The fingerboard  is Ebony - many newer versions use Cocobolo. The metal components have a black coating.  The arm-rest may be either Indian Rosewood or Cocobolo. 

While retaining traditional banjo values, the Nechville Phantom Galaxy Maple introduces cutting edge features. A compound radius fingerboard, top quality fretwork with larger frets, tunneled 5th string with roller, the Cyclotronic head-tuning system and Pro-Tone Bronze Tone Ring are some of the advanced elements that make these instruments stand out.

The Nechville Phantom is also available in a ‘plain’ version but we mostly see it as the Phantom Galaxy, with a very interesting astronomical Galaxy inlay set.   The Phantom Galaxy is also available in Walnut or  Mahogany, aside from Curly Maple. 

Here’s the builder on the Nechville Phantom Galaxy:

 “Introducing Earth’s most advanced banjo. 21st century engineering collides with the five string banjo to make a banjo that is ergonomic, sounds brilliant, and (practically) plays itself. Tradition blends with out-of-this-world innovation in our flagship professional bluegrass banjo.“

 

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DETAILS: 

• Instrument Model:  Phantom Galaxy Maple
• Instrument Manufacturer:  Nechville
• Instrument year:  2012
• Instrument Finish:  Amber Tint
• Instrument Class:  5-String Resonator Banjos
• Instrument serial number:  2-12-1413, built during 2012 at Bloomington MN
• Country of Origin:  USA
• Instrument Condition:  Very Good
• Playing Condition:  Very Good
• Right-handed 
• CITIES Documentation Required: No
• Instrument Weight Imperial: 10.34 lbs
• Instrument Weight Metric: 4.7 kgs
• Scale Length Imperial:  26.46 in
• Scale Length Metric: 672 mm
• Nut Width Imperial:  1.284 in
• Nut Width Metric:  32.61 mm
• Case included:  Yes
• Case original:  Yes (likely)
• Case Type: Hard Shell Arched Top TKL
• Items in Case: Rim Wrenches
• Consignment: Yes
• Product ID: 190656

 

There are no refunds or returns on used items unless authorized in advance by a Twelfth Fret Sales Associate at time of sale. View Our Full Terms Here