The Workhorse MG-3 Deluxe uses high grade, quarter sawn Mahogany for the neck.
Matching the grain in the neck, our mahogany resonator has an overlay of straight grain mahogany, inlaid with twin concentric circles of white/black/white binding.
Resonators are built by Steve’s dad, Jack Huber, in Lancaster PA.
The “Workhorse” series banjos all have a classic 1930’s look (because we love pre-war banjos) with a double-cut peghead and the 1941 “leaves & bows” inlay pattern.
The “Workhorse” series banjos all have a classic 1930’s look (because we love pre-war banjos) with a double-cut peghead and the 1941 “leaves & bows” inlay pattern.
The nameplate inlay at the 21st fret is engraved “Workhorse”.
The pearl block inlay at the 21st fret is engraved with the name Sammy Shelor.
All of the Huber Banjos come with Waverly V-2 tuners installed. The V-2s work very well and closely approximate the look of those found on vintage banjos. The tapered underside of the peghead washer helps protect the headstock and the internal low-friction bushings help ensure smooth operation.
The tuners are fitted with authentic recreations of 1930’s “Amber Tulip” buttons and help create the proper vintage feel.
The Workhorse Series banjos feature an Ebony fingerboard.
The Workhorse Series banjos feature an Ebony fingerboard.
The Huber bridge is made of carefully selected maple and ebony and is designed for tone, volume, and clarity. String slots are cut with a custom-built slotting machine that produces the exact depth, spacing, and angle every time.
The Huber bridge is also available as a separate accessory item order.
The “844′ Tone Ring is actually no stranger to the Huber shop. We have been making this tone ring and private labeling it to other builders for the past 12 years. It is a bronze alloy that makes a great tone ring. The Workhorse banjos provides us, for the first time, the opportunity to offer this tone ring under the Huber brand.
The “844′ Tone Ring is actually no stranger to the Huber shop. We have been making this tone ring and private labeling it to other builders for the past 12 years. It is a bronze alloy that makes a great tone ring. The Workhorse banjos provides us, for the first time, the opportunity to offer this tone ring under the Huber brand.
The “844′ Tone Ring is actually no stranger to the Huber shop. We have been making this tone ring and private labeling it to other builders for the past 12 years. It is a bronze alloy that makes a great tone ring. The Workhorse banjos provides us, for the first time, the opportunity to offer this tone ring under the Huber brand.
Through a special arrangement with Remo, Huber installs a head on each new banjo that is manufactured to his custom specifications. Steve finds that they offer a superior tone to that of the stock Mylar heads offered for banjo.
These Huber heads can also be ordered as a separate, after-market accessory item.
The Huber “Vintage” Rim is manufactured from 3-plys of hard maple by Bryan Sims, exclusively for Huber Banjos. They are then turned to size and finished at the Huber shop.
We use a two way adjustable truss rod in our necks. The two way rod allows for adjustments in both directions – you can add relief or reduce bow as needed.
The rod is accessible under the truss rod cover in the headstock, just behind the nut.
Our “Workhorse MG-3 Deluxe” model is finished in a natural mahogany satin lacquer. The back of the resonator is inlaid with white/black/white concentric rings.
The sides of the resonator and neck are bound in white binding.
Like the storied pre wars which inspired them, the “Workhorse MG-3 Deluxe” banjo features a Clamshell-style 2-hump tailpiece.
The Workhorse MG-3 Deluxe features beautiful gold plated and engraved parts.
The armrest and tension hoop feature Granada engraving while the tailpiece sports the “Border” pattern.
The hardware consists of a single piece, pot metal flange, notched brass tension hoop, steel hooks, brass one-piece armrest, brass resonator hardware and steel coordinator rods.
Each Huber banjo is shipped in its own plush lined hard shell case.The top lid is arched for superior protection.
Every Huber Banjo is warranted to the original owner without time limit, often described as a “Limited Lifetime Warranty.”
Any defect in material or workmanship, except heads, strings and pegs will be repaired or replaced free of charge to the original owner, if returned to our factory, charges prepaid.
Greg Jost –
Absolutely fantastic! I’m able to play more accurately, faster, and it sounds amazing. The craftsmanship is superb. It’s beautiful and just enough fancy for me. Thank you Steve and team.