Pisgah Woodchuck Prototype 2016 Restored process and burgeoning creative voice

process and burgeoning creative voice

We had a correspondence with the maker of these fine instrument

Scaled to fit 4/4 size violin with a playing length of 13 inches (328mm)

The peg seats into a 9mm hole in the neck

build & value

Pisgah Woodchuck Prototype 2016 Restored process and burgeoning creative voiceThis top notch open back banjo from Patrick Heavner of Pisgah Banjos of North Carolina is one of 6 prototypes that he made for his well known "Woodchuck" model that remains in production. Some of the main differences between the prototype and production model is that it has an Oak neck, a slightly longer scale, and generally feels and sounds a little thicker. This banjo is in great shape with a straight neck and appropriate action and almost no marks