From the Vault: Property from the Grateful Dead and Friends

From the Vault: Property from the Grateful Dead and Friends

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Property of Bob Weir

Bob Weir | Necvil, Nuvo model 5-String banjo

Lot Closed

October 14, 09:02 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 4,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Property of Bob Weir


Necvil, Nuvo model 5-String banjo, made in the USA.


Features a custom graphite neck, custom inlay with red pearloid and silver, maple resonator, maple rim, heli-mount system for resonator, hbjlm sliding capo “capobility” system integral to neck. Includes original soft shell case.  


Excellent condition with signs of minor playwear.


REFERENCE

Sotheby's would like to thank Alex Whitman of TR Crandall Guitars for his assistance with this lot.

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