We’ve just received a few more examples of Tom Nechville’s work, including the Nechville Galaxy Phantom Banjo; these are some of the most advanced banjos in the galaxy. And as usual, they are very well made and great-sounding instruments.
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Based closely on the banjo made for Leon Hunt, this beautiful example of the Nechville Phantom Curly Maple Leon Hunt Banjo features curly maple and cocobolo. The wooden tone ring combined with a mix of steel and nylon ball bearings gives the warm, fat tone of the famous Nechville ‘Zeus’ model. The attractive honey amber on the metal components is a limited run finish.
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Tom Nechville creates many innovative yet highly functional instruments – too often, innovations aren’t really advancements, but that isn’t the case here.
This spectactular flame maple and cocobolo example demonstrates the very highest levels of craftsmanship and concern for tone and functionality.
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I came to Twelfth Fret with an all original 1967 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean which I had purchased online. The guitar was barely playable, would not tune and was just a very expensive disappointment. After a consultation with Scott, he came up with a plan to see if this guitar could be brought back to life. After great communication, Scott put his skillful hand to work and gave me back one of the greatest guitars I have ever played!