With unsurpassed tone, volume, playability and finish,
these instruments are played by many professionals
in the Bluegrass, Old Timey, Folk and Jazz fields.
All models are available in 5 string,  tenor,
plectrum,  open back and 6 string and
 feature an 18 block style solid rim.

For availability and prices,  contact the builder,  Alan Funk 
phone:  +61 8 8322 0594   FAX  +61 8 8322 0936
 or email:  Rob McCarthy


Deluxe Features
Ebony finger board and peghead overlay
Laminated maple and  purple heart neck
Ivoroid bound fingerboard, peghead, and resonator
Purfling on resonator and/or rim
All metal parts gold plated (24 carat)
Laser cut bird and feather pattern  flange
West Australian mother of pearl inlays. Custom inlays on request
Engraved armrest and tail piece
White Swallow 'Tone-tube' tone ring
White Swallow stainless steel tailpiece
Deluxe hard case

Standard Features
Laminated maple neck
Choice ebony or rosewood fingerboard and peghead overlay
Ivoroid or plastic binding on finger board and resonator
Mother of pearl inlays. (custom inlays extra)
Laser cut bird and feather pattern  flange
Chrome plated metal
White Swallow 'Tone-tube' tone ring
White Swallow stainless steel tailpiece
Deluxe hard case

Southern Cross Features
Rosewood fingerboard
One piece maple neck
Plastic binding on fingerboard and resonator
Mother of pearl inlays
Southern Cross pattern on peghead
Chrome plated metal
Laser cut eagle pattern  flange
White Swallow 'Tone-tube' tone ring
White Swallow stainless steel tailpiece
Hard case

Swagman Features
Budget priced model with excellent tone and playability
Plain trim with dot inlays
Laser cut bird pattern  flange
Selected hardwood fingerboard
Chrome plated metal
Brass tube tone ring
White Swallow  tailpiece
High gloss finish
Carry bag or optional hard case

Deep Resonator Features
Special Top Tension Jazz style model
Similar to the legendary Vegavox banjos
Available in Deluxe or Standard models
24 carat gold plated or chrome plated
White Swallow 'Tone-tube' tone ring
White Swallow stainless steel tailpiece
Carved heel and headstock (optional)
Full ivoroid binding and purfling
Standard or extended fingerboard
Deluxe hard case

Alan Funk in his workshop

David O'Dell from West Virginia plays a custom White Swallow
open back Old Timey banjo on his latest CD, "Banjo For a Rainy Day"
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