Rioga Deluxe Openback
Handmade Rioga 17 fret open-back tenor banjo by Scottish luthier John McClenaghan. John has made many custom banjos, 17 fret, 19 fret, openback and with resonator and flange. He has recently added a Serial Number system to his newly made instruments this banjo being registered as #3.
Rioga Quality
Everything about John’s work speaks of pure quality from choice of woods to the metalcasts parts.
Custom made to Perfection
- Walnut and birdseye maple 3 piece neck with maple/green sandwiched veneers and ivoroid binding
- Matching walnut and birdseye maple armrest
- Ebony fingerboard and peghead cap with mother of pearl hand cut Celtic inlays
- Ebony heel cap with shamrock inlay-Nickel played metalwork
- Prucha, pre-war style clamshell tailpiece
- Ptacek archtop tonering
- Ptacek 2 band pre-war style tuners
- Remo Weatherking 11″ clear head
Custom made case
Every instrument is supplied in a beautiful custom made case in a selection of brown outer leatherette/inner red fur lining or black outer leatherette with black fur lining.
