{"product_id":"sheltone-eagle-bluegrass-5-string-banjo","title":"Sheltone eagle bluegrass 5 string banjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage 1970s Sheltone bluegrass banjo, made in Japan and featuring the classic eagle motif on the resonator. This is a solid retro banjo with plenty of character, ideal for a player looking for an affordable vintage 5-string with that traditional bluegrass look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt in the era when many Japanese-made instruments offered excellent value, this Sheltone has the visual appeal and feel collectors and players often look for. The resonator-backed design gives it the punch and projection suited to bluegrass, while the eagle inlay adds a distinctive period touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-string bluegrass banjo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheltone branded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage 1970s instrument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarnie Ball Bluegrass strings extra light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eits getting on for fifty years old but it’s in nice clean condition, just a couple of nicks on the peg head. Note there is wear to the fingerboard and frets 1 \u0026amp;2 as per photo but does not impact playability. Head is synthetic and shows ware where fingers rest but has years of life in it yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elovely banjo in great condition, plays beautifully and sounds fantastic (mellowed with age).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wigtown Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53369735315799,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/4518\/8183\/files\/983AC995-4D25-4AFA-AC33-31BD23EA7EBE.jpg?v=1776852688","url":"https:\/\/www.wigtownemporium.co.uk\/products\/sheltone-eagle-bluegrass-5-string-banjo","provider":"The Wigtown Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}