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The Stealth Banjo is a resonator banjo designed by Scott Vestal. It uses a 5th string routing similar to the zither banjo concept with the 5th string routed through a tube to a tuner located on the headstock rather than on the neck at the 5th fret like typical 5 string banjos. This allows for easier and faster fingering because the player does not have to fret around a neck mounted tuner. The banjo has a scale length shorter and a bridge taller than typical banjos which places the bridge closer to the center of the banjo head to produce a powerful and unique sound without overtone issues. The advantage to the Stealth's unique geometry, wider string spacing, and radiused fret board is exceptional playability, sound, and comfort while retaining a conventional pot assembly style which permits changing readily available tone rings if desired. Basic models have a neck without inlays to produce a clean modern design. Guitar style tuners allow for more precise tuning control as compared to typical planetary tuners.
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