The Golden Cross was the ninth Stelling banjo to be built, the
first one to have the trademarked Stelling peghead shape, and
was named for Tony Golden, who rode motorcycles with Geoff and
bought the first Golden Cross. This model was also honored to
be the banjo played by the late great Don Reno for the last
ten years of his life, and was featured on many of his fine
recordings with Bill Harrell. Originally made of walnut, the
current Golden Cross features fancy curly maple with the golden
sunburst stain and purfling inlaid along the neck and resonator
binding. A popular option is the engraved truss rod cover which
features this banjo owner's name.
Wood: Shaded Curly Maple
Plating: Nickel
Price: $4750 |
The Christian cross on the peghead
of this model is displayed as a thankful testimony to the part
that God has played in Geoff's business and personal life. Special
features of this model include: Fancy Claro walnut on the neck
and resonator, exquisite engraving and gold plating on the metal
parts, and an inlaid quilted maple cross surrounded by a ring
of purfling on the resonator back. The same purfling is inlaid
next to the ivroid binding along the sides of the neck and resonator.
The Master's Cross replaces the earlier Gospel model and is
available with unengraved nickel plated parts.
Wood: Fancy Walnut
Plating: Nickel
Price: $5800 |
