The Labasheeda G1
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This beautiful banjo was conceived and largely designed in Labasheeda, Co Clare with great assistance from 3 of Ireland’s finest players, hence its name. The sound holes are available on our LABASHEEDA G4 EMERALD LABASHEEDA ARCHTOP - A REVIEW BY KIERAN HEHIR, IRELAND
This new Emerald Labasheeda banjo has a modern almost bold like look to it which is very striking and appealing. Its biggest charm is its tone, which I feel is like blending an older American flavoured banjo(golden, warm - crisp like tone) with a newly built maple banjo(bright, sharp and resonating tone). It is this unique tone combination that makes the banjo sound different to others and suitable for playing in both noisy and quiet environments. This banjo could be categorised as being both, a session and a recording instrument.. The workmanship in this banjo is fantastic. It is easy to play and well-balanced. The banjo neck feels slim and gives plenty of feedback. It has loads of volume and is very well-built, allowing the player to set up the banjo to their liking. Overall, I would really highly recommend this banjo. Its maker Graham is a true gentleman and having played this Labasheeda for a number of weeks, I can conclude that his obsession with banjos has led to one seriously powerful instrument which both banjo players and banjo enthusiasts alike, will treasure. |
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Huge amounts of design research,
testing and experimentation have resulted in this extraordinary archtop tenor banjo which is being produced for expert banjo players or those aspiring to become experts. It is a superb archtop tenor banjo with as much or as little volume as you want, and is equal in quality and volume of sound and sensitivity to only the very best and most expensive banjos. The visual impact of this banjo is huge, it is created in our unique“simply beautiful” style. The Emerald flange
EMERALD LABASHEEDA ARCHTOP - OWNER IN ENNIS, IRELAND Great overall volume means that the player can use a softer pic grip and play in a more relaxed fashion. I really believe this banjo will circulate trad music for many years, and with its unique tone and eye catching appearance, it really is a must and will compete with any high performance banjo for a very reasonable price. |
Con Mahon playing his Emerald Labasheeda |
Our Emerald production flange
