Photon

Get In Your Element

One classy Phantom. The Photon adds our nickel plated Corona frame, quilted mahogany resonator, macassar ebony fingerboard, fret roller, arrows and dots inlay, and nice binding to the exhaustive list of Phantom appointments and improvements.

Tunneled 5th String
Complete fretboard freedom
Upgraded Fingerboard
Macassar ebony
High Ratio Tuners
Professional 14:1 ratio right angle tuning machines
Upgraded Frame
Nickel-plated Corona frame
Fancy Binding
White with black white pinstripe
Mahogany neck and quilted resonator
For a great balance of sound
Nechville Clearcoat Finish
Won't crack like traditional lacquer
Pro Tone Ring
Professional 20 hole nickel-plated bronze alloy ring
Radiused Fingerboard
7-12" compound radius for playability and comfort
3-Ply Maple Rim
Steam bent, then spun by hand

Quick-Cam Neck Connection
Our necks are adjustable and removable

Heli-Mount Technology
Perfect head tension, easy setup and adjustments

Cyclotronic System
Better sound from ball bearing rim-tone ring interface

Compensated Bridge
The solution to intonation issues and the gateway to great sound

Comfort Armrest
Increases right hand circulation and comfort

In-line Tailpiece
6 way adjustable
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Specifications

The fine print:

Feature Spec
Neck Wood Mahogany
Resonator Wood Quilted Mahogany
Approx. Weight 10.6 lbs
Neck Profile 1.28" at nut
Bridge Spacing J.D. Crowe
Scale Length 26 3/8"
Fingerboard Macassar Ebony
Binding White with White/Black Pinstripe
5th String Tunneled
5th String Roller Yes
Tuner Ratio 14:1
Peghead Geo 5
Tone Ring 20 Hole Pro Pre-War Alloy
Radiused Yes
Inlay Arrows and Dots
Head White
Finish Nechville Clear
Stain Medium Brown
Truss Rod 2-Way Stainless
Frets Nickel
Case Premium Hard Shell
String Gauge .010", .012", .014", .022", .010"

MSRP:

6015

Lifetime Warranty
Money Back Guarantee
Includes Professional Hard Shell Case
Compatible With Multiple Tone Rings
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Custom Options

Looking to plug in?

Warp Drive Pickup

Want to make this model pounds lighter?

Timber-Tronic Tone Ring

Want this neck on your favorite banjo pot?

Flux Capacitor

Looking for something based on this model?

We can customize just about every part of the banjo.

Here are some examples:

Add/remove tunneled 5th string
Custom inlay
Custom design work
Custom amplification options
Custom scale
Exotic wood
Specialty binding
Upgrade frame to nickel or gold
Lightweight wood ring/bronze ring swap
Narrower neck profile

See our custom design page for more ideas. Let us help you dream up your next banjo!

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Specifications

The fine print:

Feature Spec
Neck Wood Maple or Mahogany
Resonator Wood Curly maple or straight mahogany
Approx. Weight 10.6 lbs
Neck Profile 1.28" at nut
Bridge Spacing J.D. Crowe
Scale Length 26 3/8"
Binding Black
5th String Tunneled
5th String Roller No
Tuner Ratio 14:1
Peghead Geo 5
Tone Ring 20 Hole Pro Pre-War Alloy
Radiused Yes
Inlay Galaxy
Head White
Finish Nechville Clear
Stain Medium Brown
Truss Rod 2-Way Stainless
Frets Nickel
Case Premium Hard Shell
String Gauge .010", .012", .014", .022", .010"
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Specifications

The fine print:

Feature Spec
Neck Wood Walnut
Resonator Wood Burl Walnut
Approx. Weight 10.6 lbs
Neck Profile 1.28" at nut
Bridge Spacing J.D. Crowe
Scale Length 26 3/8"
Fingerboard Cocobolo
Binding Curly Maple
5th String Tunneled
5th String Roller Yes
Tuner Ratio 14:1
Peghead Geo 5
Tone Ring 20 Hole Pro Pre-War Alloy
Radiused Yes
Inlay Galaxy
Head White
Finish Nechville Clear
Stain Natural
Truss Rod 2-Way Stainless
Frets Nickel
Case Premium Hard Shell
String Gauge .010", .012", .014", .022", .010"

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