4 String Lea Artiste Plectrum Banjo by Renee Karnes Start Price USD 7,950.00 Current Price USD 7,950.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, October 06, 2008 End Time Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Location Placerville, CA See more about ' 4 String Lea Artiste Plectrum Banjo by Renee Karnes' Description *Banjo by Renee Karnes www.banjosbyrenee.com Lea Artiste Plectrum Banjo with hardshell case. This banjo is the sixth Artiste banjo built by Renee. The banjo is inlaid with with Mother of Pearl Shell, a variety of Abalone Shell and gold wire. The inlays have been ornately engraved. The neck is made of curly maple with ebony fingerboard. The heel of the neck has been carved. The resonator and rim are veneered with birdseye maple. All the metal parts are ornately engraved then 24 carat gold plated and laquered, except armrest which is chromed. The banjo is equipped with a soft pedal mechanism. The tuners are Schallers with Mother of Pearl buttons. * Original owner * Certificate of Authenticity included * Mint condition * Banjo is in original state * Appraised @ $13,000 by Renee Karnes * If you'd like to speak with me, please e-mail me your phone number and state of residence and I will call you. *No return/refund. Sale is final. Place a Bid!