Banjos West & Tom Nechville Custom Shop
Billy Failing Model Vintage Eclipse - Pre-owned, mint condition
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Billy Failing from the dynamo Bluegrass infused super group, Billy Strings, prefers the Nechville Heli-Mount, as explained in his own words:
“The Vintage Eclipse’s playability, sustain and clarity inspires experimentation of new modern sounds, while its dynamic range allows the instrument to respond to a full range of musicality, from soft tones to aggressive bluegrass picking. As someone who needs an instrument that does it all - I feel this banjo fits the bill.”
~ Billy Failing, Billy Failing Band & Billy Strings
The iconic “Flying Eagle” inlay combines with Nechville’s beautifully durable and versatile black Eclipse Heli-Mount frame for a classic 30’s look with a modern twist.
With a slightly wider and carefully shaped neck for easy playability, Nechville’s compound radius fingerboard is slim in the hand but powerful in sound. Premium curly Maple delivers both beauty and solidness that translates into lots of musical tone. The tall bridge is carefully crafted to maintain brilliance for Bluegrass while leaving sustain for more sonorous and jazzy sounds.
| Feature | Spec |
|---|---|
| Neck Wood | Curly Maple |
| Resonator Wood | Curly Maple |
| Approx. Weight | 10.6 lbs |
| Neck Profile | 1.28" at nut |
| Bridge Spacing | J.D. Crowe |
| Scale Length | 26 3/8" |
| Binding | Black White Black |
| 5th String | Standard |
| 5th String Roller | N/A |
| Tuner Ratio | 4:1 |
| Peghead | Vintage |
| Tone Ring | Pro 20 Hole Pre War Alloy |
| Radiused | Yes |
| Inlay | Flying Eagle |
| Head | White |
| Finish | Nechville Clear |
| Stain | Medium Brown Burst |
| Truss Rod | 2-Way Stainless |
| Frets | Nickel |
| Case | Premium Hard Shell |
| String Gauge | .010", .012", .014", .022", .010" |
$6150. Pre-owned, mint condition.
