First prize:
A beautiful five string banjo made by NZ luthier Johan van der Gaag
The fretboard is Puriri, a native NZ timber
The back, which is turned (not laminated), is made from Taraire another native NZ timber
The pan is made from Black Maire, a very hard wood
The neck and the rim are made from Black Walnut
'Mountaingrass' inlayed on the headstock.
A huge thank you to Johan for his generous donation of this very special instrument.
Van der Gaag Guitars
Won by Judy Baker
Third Prize
Value: $279
Audio Technica AT2020USB-X USB microphone. Won by Terry Piper.
Fourth Prize
Value: $170
Fifth Prize
Value: $129
Sixth Prize
Value: Priceless!
We are very grateful to all of our very generous donors: Johan van der Gaag, Audio Technica, John Boothroyd and Gerald Pink.