{"title":"4 String Banjos","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bacon-day-special-no-1-tenor-banjo-1938-3291","title":"Bacon \u0026 Day Special No. 1 Tenor Banjo (1938)","description":"Bacon \u0026amp; Day Special No. 1 Model Tenor Banjo, c. 1938, made in Groton CT, dark brown sunburst lacquer finish, maple neck and rim, hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Overall Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Bacon \u0026 Day","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852772135052,"sku":"3291","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"weymann-style-2-orchestra-model-tenor-banjo-1925-3390","title":"Weymann Style 2 Orchestra Model Tenor Banjo (1925)","description":"Weymann Style 2 Orchestra Model Model Tenor Banjo (1925), made in Philadelphia, PA, natural varnish finish, laminated maple rim, neck and resonator, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 in. (86.4 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 3\/4 in. (9.5 cm.) deep. Scale length is 22 in. (559 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"Weymann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852772855948,"sku":"3390","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_9eb2c664-3b0d-41db-86b7-8a5cb0d4e3a9.jpg?v=1774327845"},{"product_id":"wm-lange-bruno-royal-artist-style-a-tenor-banjo-1926-3669","title":"Wm. Lange Bruno Royal Artist Style A Tenor Banjo (1926)","description":"Bruno Royal Artist Style A Model Tenor Banjo, made by Wm. Lange, c. 1926, made in New York City, natural varnish finish, laminated maple neck and rim, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 3\/4 in. (85.7 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 3\/8 in. (8.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Wm. Lange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852777279628,"sku":"3669","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"paramount-style-b-tenor-banjo-1926-4457","title":"Paramount Style B Tenor Banjo (1926)","description":"Paramount Style B Model Tenor Banjo (1926), made in New York City, natural varnish finish, laminated white holly rim, laminated maple neck and resonator, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a nice example of a the early-style Paramount tenor banjo. The Style B was a midline banjo in the company's professional line retailing at $150.00�it is still a very fancy instrument, a blonde woodbeauty with elaborate pearl inlay on the headstock and fingerboard and inlaid and laminated wood decoration everywhere. 1926 was the heyday of these beautiful instruments, and Paramount was considered one of the top builders of super-high quality orchestra banjos. For some reason the Style B was altered not long after this one would have been made in 1926 to a plainer headstock style so this is one of the last of the original fancier version.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 in. (86.4 cm.), 11 1\/4 in. (28.6 cm.) diameter head, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). All original, period skin head and even the original bridge. Includes a period Ludwig hard case which appears to have been with the banjo since new. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Paramount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852782817420,"sku":"4457","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_581d4e54-207d-4eaf-b325-71a47023bccf.jpg?v=1774328021"},{"product_id":"weymann-orchestra-style-1-tenor-banjo-1926-4635","title":"Weymann Orchestra Style 1 Tenor Banjo (1926)","description":"Weymann Orchestra Style 1 Model Tenor Banjo, c. 1926, made in Philadelphia, natural varnish finish, mahogany neck, rim and resonator; rosewood fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Style 1 Orchestra model was the plainest of Weymann's professional line, but still a top quality banjo retailing originally at the not inconsiderable sum of $160.00. It features the company's patented megaphonic rim with the hooks running through it, the most elegant of all 1920's banjo designs. Like all Weymann banjos, this is an extrtemely finely-made instrument with the company's customary attention to detail evident. The neck is two-piece laminated mahogany shaded dark with the bound ebony fingerboard inlaid with fancy shaped pearl pieces. The headstock overlay carries a \"Weymann\" logo of inlaid pearl letters with an elaborate floral design. The resonator is nicely figured mahogany with binding on both edges, the rim edge is bound as well. This banjo has the initially optional decorative flange around the top rim of the resonator, a very attractive addition. There is a natural rosewood armrest mounted to the hoop, another stylish unique Weymann feature. Overall this is a great sounding and very classy tenor banjo in the 1920's or today!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 in. (86.4 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 7\/16 in. (8.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 in. (559 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). All original and complete, some minor wear and tear (mostly scratching to the resonator back) but overall a lovely example. Nickle plating is still shiny, no major finish marring-sounds and plays great as well. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Weymann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852789338252,"sku":"4635","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_efa2dc37-704e-4275-afe1-d8986999aa1b.jpg?v=1774328110"},{"product_id":"orpheum-style-3-tenor-banjo-1919-4644","title":"Orpheum Style 3 Tenor Banjo (1919)","description":"Orpheum Style 3 Model Tenor Banjo, c. 1919, made in New York City, dark brown varnish finish, laminated maple rim and neck, dyed maple fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 30 3\/8 in. (77.2 cm.), 11 1\/4 in. (28.6 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 21 in. (533 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Orpheum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852790812812,"sku":"4644","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_7a65fa4a-c0df-4085-aa3f-05685fab539e.jpg?v=1774328120"},{"product_id":"bacon-day-silver-bell-1-tenor-banjo-1929-5035","title":"Bacon \u0026 Day Silver Bell #1 Tenor Banjo (1929)","description":"Bacon \u0026amp; Day Silver Bell #1 Model Tenor Banjo (1929), made in Groton CT, shaded maple finish, laminated maple neck, rim and resonator; ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis banjo is a typical 19-fret Silver Bell, the simplest instrument in Bacon's high-end professional B\u0026amp;D line. That's not saying it's a plain banjo-on the contrary the upper-end Silver Bells were both the fanciest and most expensive (for the period) banjos ever built, so even the #1 is a very flashy instrument retailing originally at $140.00. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flange has the familiar F-hole shaped cuts, the resonator back is beautifully figured burl maple, bound in black celluloid but with no nameplate. The multi-laminate maple neck has delicate shaped pearl inlays in the bound ebony fingerboard. The laminate headstock (both front and back) has a small decorative pearl piece on the back as well as elaborate face inlay. The Silver Bell series were among the finest banjos ever built, and this is a lovely example.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 1\/2 in. (85.1 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 4 in. (10.2 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). A very good playing Silver Bell; appears all original except armrest (similar to the original but a period Bestone) and the Oettinger tailpiece is the correct style but appears later, probably 1960's. There is no mute and one resonator retaining bolt (out of 4) is missing. Finish has some minor wear overall; the headstock face and back appear to have been polished out (probably due to chipping lacquer). Set up with a period (possibly original) skin head and an original Bacon bridge. Typically excellent sound, an extremely fine 4-string banjo for jazz, Irish stylings or just about anything! Excellent Condition.","brand":"Bacon \u0026 Day","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852802314380,"sku":"5035","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"gibson-tb-4-tenor-banjo-1923-5149","title":"Gibson TB-4 Tenor Banjo (1923)","description":"Gibson TB-4 Model Tenor Banjo (1923), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serial # 11861-1, sunburst finish, maple rim, laminated maple neck with ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere's a \"Loar Era\" Gibson that won't break the bank! This 1923 TB-4 tenor banjo is a particularly lovely instrument, although not the banjo design that Gibson is best remembered for! Nonetheless this \"trapdoor\" model - built not long before the Mastertone era - has many of the design and construction features that would soon distinguish that celebrated line. With a short-scale neck and smaller diameter rim these earlier Gibson banjos have the feel of having been designed by and for mandolin player - as indeed they were. While never particularly popular among most tenor banjo players, they are beautifully built instruments with an attractive nouveau esthetic all their own. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe narrow short scale neck is a 3-way maple\/ebony laminate with a dot-inlayed extended ebony fingerboard bound in grained ivoroid. The single-bound \"moccasin\" headstock is veneered with ebony and inlayed with a slanted \"The Gibson\" logo and slotted diamond and fleur-de-lys designs. The heel, rim and \"trap door\" resonator are flame maple, ivoroid bound and finished in a striking red-brown sunburst typical of this era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe heel is a beautiful shaded sunburst and the back of the headstock is black with a point faired into the neck's ebony stripe. The tuners are silver plated two-on-a-plate decorated Waverly gears with real pearl buttons, as also seen on style 5 Master Model instruments. The nut is real pearl, characteristic of only top-line Gibsons of this era. All hardware is silver plated; this is only seen on this specific era's Style 4. The rim is red-brown-finished, built of maple capped with ebony and carries the Lloyd Loar designed perforated tubular tone ring resting ball bearings that was used for the earlier Mastertones until 1927. The tube hook\/nut bearing used here would become half of the \"tube and plate\" flange system when the \"plate\" flange was added. This banjo features the then-new Gibson co-coordinator rod in addition to a wooden dowel stick, a fairly short-lived combination before the double-rod system was adopted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flat plate \"trap door\" resonator is sunburst finishedwith an inlaid wood marquetry ring and celluloid bound edge. This can be opened or closed to alter the tone of the banjo, adding \"piquancy\" in Gibson's phrasing. Inside the rim is a gold \"Gibson Guarantee\" label and impressed serial number. The original green-plush lined shaped case is included. This was an expensive($150) instrument in its day, equivalent to the F-4 mandolin and L-4 guitar and indeed was top of the line until the rare Style 5 Master Model line was introduced. A beautiful instrument and as a fine playable piece of 1920's Gibson product this an unequaled bargain for the enthusiast or collector.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 1\/4 in. (74.3 cm.), 10 3\/4 in. (27.3 cm.) diameter head, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 19 in. (483 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). All original and complete; some play wear to neck finish and silver plating has some general tarnish-overall this is an extremely well preserved banjo. Plays perfectly, complete with the original green-lined HSC. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852804280460,"sku":"5149","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"vega-vegaphone-professional-tenor-banjo-1931-5156","title":"Vega Vegaphone Professional Tenor Banjo (1931)","description":"Vega Vegaphone Professional Model Tenor Banjo (1931), made in Boston, shaded maple finish, laminated maple rim and neck, ebony fingerboard, black tolex hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 1\/2 in. (85.1 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/8 in. (7.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). A nice example overall; some moisture damage to the resonator back, on the upper quarter and some finish wear overall. Typically great Vega sound! Overall Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852804706444,"sku":"5156","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_1034a969-b4d1-4f56-bc71-e4258af70b9d.jpg?v=1774328313"},{"product_id":"gibson-tb-4-tenor-banjo-1922-5158","title":"Gibson TB-4 Tenor Banjo (1922)","description":"Gibson TB-4 Model Tenor Banjo (1922), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, red\/brown shaded maple finish, maple rim and neck, ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 in. (73.7 cm.), 10 1\/2 in. (26.7 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 19 in. (483 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). All original and very fine overall�some play wear to back of neck and dings to peghead face otherwise very clean example. Set up with a modern plastic head and grover bridge, an excellent player. Generally Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852806213772,"sku":"5158","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"ludwig-capitol-special-tenor-banjo-1926-5218","title":"Ludwig Capitol Special Tenor Banjo (1926)","description":"Ludwig Capitol Special Model Tenor Banjo (1926), made in Chicago, serial # 1508, natural varnish finish, laminated walnut neck and resonator, brass rim, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 3\/4 in. (85.7 cm.), 10 7\/8 in. (27.6 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/2 in. (8.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). Very clean overall; some plating wear and headstock finish polished out, with some repaired veneer cracks. Set up with a recent skin head and new bridge otherwise all original. A very fine example of the better earlier style Ludwig banjos, with a lovely OHSC. Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Ludwig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852806869132,"sku":"5218","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"gibson-tb-4-tenor-banjo-1924-5453","title":"Gibson TB-4 Tenor Banjo (1924)","description":"Gibson TB-4 Model Tenor Banjo (1924), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Cremona Brown Sunburst finish, flame maple neck and resonator, laminated maple rim,, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere's a \"Loar\" that won't break the bank! This 1924 TB-4 tenor banjo is a particularly lovely instrument, although not the banjo design that Gibson would eventually be celebrated for. Nonetheless this late production \"trapdoor\" - built shortly before the beginning of the true Mastertone era - has many of the design and construction features that would soon distinguish that most sought-after banjo line. These pre-1925 Gibson banjos have the feel of having been designed by and for mandolin player - as indeed they were. While never very popular among orchestra tenor banjo players, they are beautifully built instruments with a uniquely attractive nouveau esthetic all their own. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe narrow short 19\" scale neck is a 3-way flame maple\/ebony laminate with a dot-inlayed extended ebony fingerboard bound in grained ivoroid. The single-bound \"moccasin\" headstock is veneered with ebony and inlayed with a slanted \"The Gibson\" logo and slotted diamond and fleur-de-lys designs. The heel, rim and \"trap door\" resonator are ivoroid bound and finished in the striking amber brown \"Cremona Brown\" sunburst rarely seen on this model but famous on the Loar-era Gibson F-5 Mandolins and L-5 guitars. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe heel is a beautiful subtly shaded sunburst while the back of the headstock is black with a point faired into the neck's ebony stripe. The tuners are silver plated engraved two-on-a-plate fancy Waverly gears with real pearl buttons, usually seen on Style 5 Master Model instruments. The nut is also pearl, characteristic of top-line Gibsons of this era. All hardware is silver plated; again unusual for a Style 4 and only a feature of this model for a limited time. The rim is brown-finished maple capped with ebony and carries the Lloyd Loar-designed perforated tubular tone ring resting on ball bearings that was used for the earlier Mastertones until 1927. The tube hook\/nut bearing used on this banjo would become half of the \"tube and plate\" flange system when the \"plate\" flange was added. This banjo features the then-new Gibson double co-coordinator rod system for fixing and adjusting the neck which has since become the world's standard. This early example is marked \"Patent Applied for\" on the lower rod. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flat plate \"trap door\" resonator is finished in \"Cremona Brown\" with an inlaid 3-ply wood ring and celluloid bound edge and cutout. This sprung wooden plate can be locked open or closed to alter the tone and \"piquancy\" (Gibson's term) of the banjo; this instrument dates to the final year for this system. Most extant trapdoor banjos are of earlier manufacture and do not have the proto-Mastertone features used here. Inside the rim is a gold \"Gibson Guarantee\" label and impressed serial number-this particular banjo carries the very first lot of the \"A Suffix\" numbers documented by Spann as used only in 1924. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original red-plush lined shaped case is included, as are the original wire armrest and ivoroid pickguard, which were optional items. This was quite an expensive ($150) instrument in its day, equivalent in price and status to the F-4 mandolin and L-4 guitar and indeed was top of the line until the short-lived Style TB-5 Master Model line was introduced-this Cremona \u0026amp; silver plated example actually has a number of proto-Style 5 features. This is rare and beautiful banjo in original unaltered condition, and also a fine playable piece of 1920's Gibson artistry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 in. (73.7 cm.), 10 1\/2 in. (26.7 cm.) diameter head, and 2 7\/8 in. (7.3 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 19 in. (483 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). All original fittings and hardware; fine old but not original skin head and a period Grover \"Non-Tip\" bridge of very early design. Some light wear, dings and light tarnish to the silver plate, which is worn off in some places but overall well preserved. One split in the fingerboard binding around the dot at the 15th fret, no other damage or repair. Plays excellently, good frets-a very nice example of this rare Gibson TB variant. Includes a period Littig's Tenor Banjo Chord Method in the case. Overall Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852873224332,"sku":"5453","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_630c0ee1-3db0-4d83-b02f-03037c6c0d19.jpg?v=1774328566"},{"product_id":"vega-fairbanks-tu-ba-phone-style-m-tenor-banjo-1922-5055","title":"Vega Fairbanks Tu-Ba-Phone Style M Tenor Banjo (1922)","description":"Vega Fairbanks Tu-Ba-Phone Style M Model Tenor Banjo (1922), made in Boston, Mass., serial # 46084, natural varnish finish, laminated maple rim and neck, ebony fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 30 3\/8 in. (77.2 cm.), 11 1\/2 in. (29.2 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/2 in. (6.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 20 1\/2 in. (521 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). This 90-year-old banjo is very clean overall and appears virtually all original except for a newer skin head; all original hardware including the 4-string No-Knot tailpiece, Grover spring-loaded friction pegs and old-style Grover Non-Tip bridge. Some wear to the plating (mostly on some of the the hooks) and one full hook\/shoe assembley is missing (just below the tailpiece). Very little wear to the finish or frets-this banjo did not get played very much! Typically excellent Tu-Ba-Phone sound; this short-neck Vega is ideal for Irish banjo styles, early Jazz or whatever the creative banjoiste might imagine! Overall Excellent Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852873486476,"sku":"5055","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_c121ed44-20c3-428b-8074-069eef0fe125.jpg?v=1774328581"},{"product_id":"gibson-tb-4-tenor-banjo-1922-5443","title":"Gibson TB-4 Tenor Banjo (1922)","description":"Gibson TB-4 Model Tenor Banjo (1922), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sunburst finish, laminated maple neck and rim, ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gibson \"trap door\" TB-4 banjo from this era is a lovely instrument, though not the banjo design the company would be remembered for. These early 1920's Gibson banjos have the feel of having been designed by and for mandolin player - as indeed they were. While never particularly popular among tenor banjo players, they are beautifully built instruments with an attractive nouveau esthetic all their own. The narrow short scale neck is a 3-way flame maple\/ebony laminate with a dot-inlayed extended ebony fingerboard bound in grained ivoroid. The single-bound \"moccasin\" headstock is veneered with ebony and inlayed with a slanted \"The Gibson\" logo and slotted diamond and fleur-de-lys designs. The heel, rim and \"trap door\" resonator are ivoroid bound. The beautifully flamed maple trapdoor also has a ring of inlayed wood and an ivoroid bound \"peephole\" and is finished in a striking cherry sunburst. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bound heel is also sunburst and the back of the head is black with a point faired into the neck's ebony stripe. The tuners are nickel two-on-a-plate with amber celluloid buttons. The nut is pearl, an unusual but very attractive characteristic of top-line Gibsons of this era. The rim is cherry-stained maple capped with ebony. The tube hook\/nut bearing used on this banjo would become half of the \"tube and plate\" flange system when the \"plate\" flange was added. This banjo is one of the earliest to feature a single co-coordinator rod, mounted here below the traditional wooden dowel and marked \"Patent Applied for\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nickel-plated tailpiece cover has \"The Gibson\" and decorative designs impressed. The rim is solid but with no tone ring (Lloyd Loar's \"ball bearing\" ring would be introduced shortly after this one was built) but the flat plate \"trap door\" resonator can be opened or closed to alter the tone of the banjo; this instrument would have been one of the earliest to feature this system. Inside the rim is a gold \"Gibson Guarantee\" label and impressed serial number. The original green-plush lined shaped case is included. This was an expensive ($150) instrument in its day, equivalent to the F-4 mandolin and L-4 guitar and indeed was top of the line until the Style 5 Master Model line was introduced. A fine playable piece of 1920's Gibson history for the enthusiast or collector, and a cool instrument in its own right.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 in. (73.7 cm.), 10 7\/16 in. (26.5 cm.) diameter head, and 2 7\/8 in. (7.3 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 19 in. (483 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). Stupendously well preserved; this 90-year-old Gibson has some slight signs of wear but appears completely original and unaltered. The original Rodgers head is present (with a few stains) and still sounds great; the sculpted Gibson bridge has had the top re-surfaced slightly but remains amazingly intact. Some light fret wear and a couple of finish rubs on the back of the neck but overall the finish still shines, the plating is bright and untarnished and it plays as well as it did when new. Includes an excellent original green-lined HSC and the original wrench; we wish all 1920's Gibsons still looked like this! Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852905238668,"sku":"5443","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_9854864e-5fdc-453c-8254-e1735c4446cc.jpg?v=1774328658"},{"product_id":"paramount-leader-tenor-banjo-1924-5205","title":"Paramount Leader Tenor Banjo (1924)","description":"Paramount Leader Model Tenor Banjo (1924), made in New York City, natural varnish finish, laminated Indian rosewood rim and neck, laminated mahogany resonator, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 3\/4 in. (85.7 cm.), 11 1\/4 in. (28.6 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/8 in. (7.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). Some wear overall, no major repair. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Paramount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852962156684,"sku":"5205","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_b81b164d-4a50-471f-a020-453f0dc899b4.jpg?v=1774328812"},{"product_id":"paramount-style-a-tenor-banjo-1923-5150","title":"Paramount Style A Tenor Banjo (1923)","description":"Paramount Style A Model Tenor Banjo (1923), made in New York City, serial # 1973, natural varnish finish, laminated maple neck, rim and resonator; rosewood fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParamount's Style A was the lowest-priced instrument in the company's \"letter series\" line retailing at $130.00; in the 1920's this was still a very expensive banjo by most standards! William Lange's Paramount line were the most popular professional banjos of the 1920's (along with the Vegaphone) and basically set the pattern for the 'modern' 1920's resonator tenor banjo. These banjos were the lynchpin of the rhythm section of every jazz and dance band in the country, as well as a featured soloist's instrument. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Style A is typical of earlier Paramounts, featuring the original milled-case figure-8 Page tuners, the engraved adjustable Paramount tailpiece and the company's original bent metal armrest. The neck and rim feature All-maple construction with rosewood-bound edges and notched diamond pearl fingerboard inlay, marquetry under the fingerboard and a particularly fancy and attractive peghead design. This Style A is a medium-fancy tenor with all the sound of the best Paramounts and this is a fine example of a 90 year old banjo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 1\/2 in. (85.1 cm.), 11 1\/4 in. (28.6 cm.) diameter head, and 3 7\/16 in. (8.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). A nicely original early Paramount banjo with some moderately heavy play wear overall; all hardware is complete and intact including the early heavy Page tuners and first version \"Pat P'n'd'g\" hinged-cover tailpiece. There are numerous scuffs, scratches and some moisture wear areas on the resonator but everything is solid; the neck has play wear overall and the original thin frets are intact but quite low. Still a good player, set up vintage style with a nice calfskin head this banjo absolutely resounds with the expected classic 1920's Paramount sound. Overall Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Paramount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852963893388,"sku":"5150","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_b854260c-77f4-435e-9db5-c5f8a43e9df3.jpg?v=1774328897"},{"product_id":"vega-style-x-no-9-tenor-banjo-1923-3431","title":"Vega Style X No. 9 Tenor Banjo (1923)","description":"Vega Style X No. 9 Model Tenor Banjo (1923), made in Boston, shaded maple finish, laminated maple rim and neck, ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 31 in. (78.7 cm.), 11 3\/4 in. (29.8 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 21 in. (533 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852965007500,"sku":"3431","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_070d6446-115f-4685-b247-3390a6e3fc88.jpg?v=1774328958"},{"product_id":"gibson-tb-4-tenor-banjo-1922-5813","title":"Gibson TB-4 Tenor Banjo (1922)","description":"Gibson TB-4 Model Tenor Banjo (1922), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serial # 11620-2, sunburst varnish finish, maple neck and rim, ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gibson TB-4 banjo from this era is a lovely instrument, though not the banjo design the company would eventually be remembered for. These early 1920's Gibson banjos have the feel of having been designed by and for the mandolin player - as indeed they were. While never particularly popular among tenor banjo players, they are beautifully built instruments with an attractive nouveau aesthetic all their own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe narrow short scale neck is a 3-way flame maple\/ebony laminate with a dot-inlayed ebony fingerboard bound in grained ivoroid. The single-bound \"moccasin\" headstock is veneered with ebony and inlayed with a slanted \"The Gibson\" logo and slotted diamond and fleur-de-lis designs. The heel and rim are also ivoroid bound. The neck heel is finished in a sunburst effect and the back of the head is black with a point faired into the neck's ebony stripe. The tuners are nickel two-on-a-plate with amber celluloid buttons. The nut is pearl, an unusual but very attractive characteristic of top-line Gibsons of this era. The rim is cherry-stained maple capped with ebony. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tube hook\/nut bearing used on this banjo would become half of the \"tube and plate\" flange system when the \"plate\" flange was added. This banjo is one of the earliest to feature Gibson's new single co-coordinator rod, mounted here below the traditional wooden dowel and marked \"Patent Applied for\".\u003cbr\u003eThe rim of this early style TB is built to an elaborate honeycomb pattern with internal air chambers but no tone ring-Lloyd Loar's \"ball bearing\" ring would be introduced not long after this one was built. This banjo also just pre-dates the \"trap door\" resonator system that would appear later in 1922. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the rim is a gold \"Gibson Guarantee\" label and impressed serial number. This was an expensive ($150) instrument in its day, equivalent to the F-4 mandolin and L-4 guitar and indeed was top of the banjo line until the Style 5 Master Model was introduced. A fine playable piece of 1920's Gibson history for the enthusiast or collector, and a cool instrument in its own right.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 30 3\/4 in. (78.1 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 21 in. (533 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Very nice overall with typical minor wear; all original except for one tension nut, set with a plastic head and recent Grover Non-tip bridge. A very good player and cool example of an early TB-4, complete with the green-lined OHSC. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852965499020,"sku":"5813","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_cc0edf42-f09b-47c5-bb65-21962ee6bd59.jpg?v=1774328979"},{"product_id":"paramount-style-c-plectrum-banjo-1927-5454","title":"Paramount Style C Plectrum Banjo (1927)","description":"Paramount Style C Model Plectrum Banjo, c. 1927, made in New York City, natural mahogany finish, laminated maple\/mahogany rim, laminated mahogany resonator, laminated mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, black tolex hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Style C banjo is one of Paramount's most attractive designs, richly decorated with elaborate wood marquetry and very fancy engraved pearl inlay. The overall look is dark finished mahogany with chain pattern wood edging, wood and celluloid binding, and colored wood inlay. The mahogany neck is of multilaminate construction with carved heel, carved peghead back and multilayered wood binding with a chain marquetry inlay up the sides. The headstock is decorated with an extremely fancy engraved pearl inlay and the fingerboard has shaped and engraved pearl in a flying bird motif. Hardware includes the Paramount adjustable tailpiece and the earlier-style flat wire armrest. Selling originally for $185, the Style C was a relatively affordable but still upscale professional grade Plectrum Banjo from that instrument's heyday, and a considerably rarer instrument than the corresponding tenor model.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 38 in. (96.5 cm.), 11 1\/4 in. (28.6 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/8 in. (7.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). A lovely example; The only alteration (as is common with Paramounts) is the original fragile Page tuners have been replaced (likely in the 1970's) with Gibson branded 2-band Grover banjo pegs. The headstock face received a clear lacquer overspray, probably at the same time. Other than this all finish and hardware are original and the banjo has only fairly light play wear. Set up with a Weatherking head; a fine player and a very nice find in an original Paramount Plectrum, which we rarely see anymore. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Paramount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852975034508,"sku":"5454","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_d37214be-cbd9-42b1-b10f-a4f3280dbe79.jpg?v=1774329183"},{"product_id":"vega-vegaphone-soloist-tenor-banjo-1929-5530","title":"Vega Vegaphone Soloist Tenor Banjo (1929)","description":"Vega Vegaphone Soloist Model Tenor Banjo (1929), made in Boston, shaded maple finish, laminated maple rim, neck and resonator, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA good playing example of one of the finest \"Industry Standard\" Orchestra tenor banjos from the 1920's. The Vegaphone line was essentially a long-scale Tubaphone with a resonator, and the Soloist was the second model in a 4-banjo line. The Soloist was solidly professionally priced, selling originally for $200.00 with Vega's high-grade construction features and a medium-fancy level decoration. Many parts were gold-plated including the hoop, tuners and multi-piece flange (with \"Pat. Apl. For.\" marked on one flange piece). The soloist is unusual in featuring a mix of gold and nickel plated hardware. The pie-section resonator with beautifully shaded figured maple sections and white celluloid outer edge. There is engraved varied pearl inlay in the bound ebony fingerboard, with a 3-piece shaded maple neck. The pearl headstock inlay is Vega's fanciest floral pattern with the logo on a banner in the center. The gold-plated Oettinger tailpiece has individual arms engraved with \"Vegaphone Soloist\" and the company's Boston address. These Vegaphone banjos were extremely popular with period Jazz musicians and can be seen in many period photographs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 1\/2 in. (85.1 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). A well played banjo, but with plenty of life left! No damage or repair but there is finish and plating wear overall, including scratches to the back of the resonator, wear spots through the varnish to the back of the neck, spotting on the flange pieces, armrest and heavy plating loss to some of the hooks. The frets are well worn but still quite playable, the fingerboard and engraved inlay well preserved. Hardware is original and complete except for one Oettinger tailpiece tension screw is a period replacement and one of the tuner grommets is missing. A very fine sounding banjo, set up with a period skin head-then as now one of the top professional choices in an Orchestra tenor. Generally Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852975788172,"sku":"5530","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_bd68e09d-efb4-40e7-840d-c4d24857ad06.jpg?v=1774329225"},{"product_id":"paramount-style-b-tenor-banjo-1928-5274","title":"Paramount Style B Tenor Banjo (1928)","description":"Paramount Style B Model Tenor Banjo (1928), made in New York City, serial # 8246, natural mahogany finish, laminated maple\/mahogany rim, laminated mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Style B is a medium-fancy tenor banjos with all the style and construction features of the higher grade Paramounts, just lacking some of the glitz of the top models. Part of the most popular line of jazz-age banjos, the Style B was a midline instrument retailing originally at $150.00-still a lot of money in the 1920's. The shaped pearl inlay on the headstock and fingerboard is extensive but not engraved like the Style c and above. The laminated neck and resonator are fairly plain mahogany, with inlaid wood strips and half-herringbone marquetry along the sides of the fingerboard. All hardware is nickel plated and identical to the higher models. While not as ornate as some, this is a very fine Jazz-age banjo with a sound second to none!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 3\/4 in. (85.7 cm.), 11 1\/4 in. (28.6 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/2 in. (8.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). Very fine original condition; some wear and tear to the finish (mostly on the back of the resonator) but overall very nicely preserved. All original finish and hardware, including the oft-missing cast-housing Page tuners. Currently fitted out with a Weatherking plastic head and newer bridge with bone inserts but otherwise a very little-altered instrument. Includes the deluxe Paramount HSC in solid condition. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Paramount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852983455884,"sku":"5274","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_bd8ac008-ef15-4531-8827-5f26fc2ead87.jpg?v=1774329416"},{"product_id":"orpheum-3-special-tenor-banjo-1919-5157","title":"Orpheum #3 Special Tenor Banjo (1919)","description":"Orpheum #3 Special Model Tenor Banjo, c. 1919, made in New York City, natural varnish finish, laminated maple nack and rim, ebonized fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 30 1\/2 in. (77.5 cm.), 11 3\/8 in. (28.9 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 21 in. (533 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Lovely and very clean original condition; all hardware appears original including a 5-string Elite tailpiece. The wire armrest is likely a slightly later addition. Some playwear to neck and fingerboard but little other wear; skin head is quite old and somewhat dirty but functional. A very fine example of this early fancy tenor. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Orpheum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852987945100,"sku":"5157","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_daec2323-992c-4e4a-9d06-192a88b6bd8e.jpg?v=1774329556"},{"product_id":"paramount-leader-tenor-banjo-1926-5918","title":"Paramount Leader Tenor Banjo (1926)","description":"Paramount Leader Model Tenor Banjo, c. 1926, made in New York City, natural finish, Indian rosewood resonator, rim and neck, black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA nice if well-used example of the all-rosewood Leader, one of William Lange's classic 1920's Paramount models. While not as fancy as some of the New York maker's other higher end models (although fancy enough!) the Leader embodied Lange's theory that rosewood was the \"finest material for tone\" and sold originally for $200, a very serious price in the 1920's. The Leader is decorated with very intricate engraved pearl headstock and fingerboard inlays and multiple contrasting wood bindings adorn the entire instrument. Equipped with Paramount's adjustable tension flip-up \"patent pending\" tailpiece and \"hot dog\" style armrest. Paramount banjos were a favorite of professional Jazz musicians in the 1920's and are frequently seen in period photographs, especially of African-American Jazz Orchestras. The Leader is one of the classic Paramount models, and still as good an orchestra tenor as has ever been made.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 3\/4 in. (85.7 cm.), 11 1\/8 in. (28.3 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/8 in. (7.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). Well-worn and heavily played, but no major damage or repair. All original except for an old refret and period (late-20's to early '30's) Grover 2-tab tuners-the original Page tuners likely failed early in this banjo's playing career! The internal 5-digit serial number was carefully blanked out long ago, by just enlarging the incised digits in the rim and dowel stick. There is a lot of wear to the resonator back; general wear overall to both finish and plating. Set up with an older Remo plastic head, also with some visible wear. This remains a well-used but very attractive banjo, an excellent player with a superb sound-powerful, penetrating but with that distinctive Paramount tone. Overall Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Paramount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852989976716,"sku":"5918","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_e0c15b67-75b2-4518-b58d-409fa085c76d.jpg?v=1774329607"},{"product_id":"vega-tu-ba-phone-style-x-9-tenor-banjo-1922-5931","title":"Vega TU-Ba-Phone Style X #9 Tenor Banjo (1922)","description":"Vega TU-Ba-Phone Style X #9 Model Tenor Banjo (1922), made in Boston, Mass., shaded maple finish, laminated maple neck and rim, ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe classic short-neck early Tu-Ba-Phone tenor, with top-line engraved inlay, a lovely carved heel and the inimitable (if oft imitated!) original Fairbanks\/Vega Tu-Ba-Phone tone ring. This example combines an 11 13\/16 large rim coupled with a short 20 3\/4' scale neck with an overhanging fingerboard extension. It is also fitted with an original Vega close-fitting pie-section resonator that is easily removed for open back playing (if the trumpet player complains the banjo is too loud!). A really fine example of what is by nearly all accounts the best short-neck tenor banjo ever produced.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 31 in. (78.7 cm.), 11 13\/16 in. (30 cm.) diameter head, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 20 3\/4 in. (527 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). A lovely example-geared Planet tuners were added (likely in the 1960's or '70's) but otherwise all original finish and hardware. The engraved inlay is still nice and crisp, not much fret wear, the plating is still shiny and while there is light wear to the finish overall in general this #9 is very well preserved for a banjo of this age. Set up with a renaissance head, very powerful sound, a truly exceptional Irish or early Jazz banjo! Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852992172172,"sku":"5931","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_703151ef-839e-4010-a585-abd192e6f592.jpg?v=1774329734"},{"product_id":"gibson-tb-3-tenor-banjo-1924-6582","title":"Gibson TB-3 Tenor Banjo (1924)","description":"Gibson TB-3 Model Tenor Banjo (1924), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serial # 11195-A-16, shaded maple finish, laminated maple rim, maple neck with ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere's a \"Loar\" that wont break the bank-a 1924 Mastertone TB-3. This was the lowest grade Gibson banjo to have the full professional features: the ball-bearing tone ring, \"trapdoor\" resonator and the double coordinator rods. With a very short 19\" scale length this is a handy little player, suitable for ragtime or Irish styles and a neat double for the mandolinist-just as Gibson intended.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 in. (73.7 cm.), 10 5\/8 in. (27 cm.) diameter head, and 2 7\/8 in. (7.3 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 19 in. (483 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). A nice example with some average wear; most notably the finish is down to the wood on the lower third of the back of the neck. Unaltered with all original hardware except a plastic head and recent bridge, includes the original HSC. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852992663692,"sku":"6582","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_97f744e7-6d83-49e8-a2e5-7b4252b76814.jpg?v=1774329761"},{"product_id":"vega-vegaphone-professional-tenor-banjo-1929-5303","title":"Vega Vegaphone Professional Tenor Banjo (1929)","description":"Vega Vegaphone Professional Model Tenor Banjo (1929), made in Boston, Mass., serial # 85857, shaded maple finish, laminated maple neck, rim and resonator, ebony fingerboard, original hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 1\/2 in. (85.1 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). This is a well-used banjo, with a decent amount of wear overall but still an excellent player. The finish on the back of the neck is worn heavily but it is actually quite comfortable to play. The fingerboard is relatively clean as the banjo has been refretted some time ago; the frets are slightly larger than the originals but remain in good playing condition. The resonator had an old repair to the rim on the treble side, and was over-varnished ling ago-this work was not as clean as it could have been, but is perfectly functional. All hardware is original and complete except two of the multi-flange pieces are missing, and one tuner grommet is a bit mangled. Set up with a plastic head and newer bridge, this is a very good playing banjo with the typically great Vegaphone sound ready to gig for another 80 years. Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852994990220,"sku":"5303","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_74c33c8c-7e5c-49eb-a552-d185d4dab5e2.jpg?v=1774329893"},{"product_id":"paramount-leader-tenor-banjo-1930-6606","title":"Paramount Leader Tenor Banjo (1930)","description":"Paramount Leader Model Tenor Banjo (1930), made in New York City, natural re- finish, Indian rosewood resonator, rim and neck, black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful and quite flashy example of the all-rosewood Leader, one of William Lange's classic Paramount models. While not as fancy as some Paramounts (although fancy enough!) the Leader embodied Lange's theory that rosewood was the \"finest material for tone\" and sold originally for $200, more than the more elaborately decorated mahogany Style C. If features very intricate engraved pearl headstock and fingerboard inlays, multiple contrasting wood bindings and inlay throughout, with a wide layer of marquetry around the outside of the resonator rim. This later model has all the more advanced hardware: Paramount \"patent pending\" adjustable-tension tailpiece, neck angle adjustor, perforated decorative rim band, \"hot dog\" armrest and the \"plunger\" mute activated by pushing in the projecting arm on the bass side of the neck. Paramount banjos were the defining instruments of the Jazz age, a favorite of professional band and orchestra musicians in the 1920's and are frequently seen in period photographs, especially of African-American Jazz players.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 in. (86.4 cm.), 11 1\/8 in. (28.3 cm.) diameter head, and 3 5\/8 in. (9.2 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). This banjo appears in almost new-looking condition, having undergone what we call the \"Old man's banjo restoration\" at some point. It has been completely re-finished (a very nice professional job) inside and out, and the hardware gold plated. This was very common 30-50 years ago as the Dixieland players of the period insisted on their instruments being as near perfect as possible, and as shiny!All hardware is original except for modern planet tuners (chrome plated) the original fragile cast-housing Page pegs likely having given out long ago. There is one old veneer repair to the headstock face visible under the refinish. The fancy pearl inlay engraving remains crisp and well-defined-this banjo appears to have not seen a lot of use befor being re-conditioned. The original thin frets remain in excellent condition and the neck is straighter than many Paramounts of this era, making this an excellent player. Includes a nice if somewhat worn OHSC, a very fine and extremely fancy banjo especially at this price point. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Paramount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852995121292,"sku":"6606","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_e53ce8d3-afb8-44a9-b6e7-0e6b027ece41.jpg?v=1774329900"},{"product_id":"ludwig-big-chief-plectrum-banjo-1928-4290","title":"Ludwig Big Chief Plectrum Banjo (1928)","description":"Ludwig Big Chief Model Plectrum Banjo, c. 1928, made in Chicago, natural finish, walnut neck and resonator, ebony fingerboard; brass rim, original brown leather covered hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a list price of $450.00 the Ludwig Big Chief was far from the most expensive banjo of the late 1920's, but it is absolutely one of the most striking. Not only are all the metal parts engraved and gold plated, but the entire instrument is covered with incredibly elaborate wood marquetry in a native American motif. The Big Chief is almost legendary among collectors as one of the ultimate 1920's expressions of banjo art.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 38 in. (96.5 cm.), 10 3\/4 in. (27.3 cm.) diameter head, and 3 3\/8 in. (8.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Refinished and replated, but all original hardware. Restored to virtual near mint, showing almost no use since. Generally Excellent Condition.","brand":"Ludwig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852995350668,"sku":"4290","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_f7d16d5f-9f0a-411a-88c6-fdf4987e3812.jpg?v=1774329912"},{"product_id":"vega-tu-ba-phone-style-m-tenor-banjo-1925-6816","title":"Vega Tu-Ba-Phone Style M Tenor Banjo (1925)","description":"Vega Tu-Ba-Phone Style M Model Tenor Banjo (1925), made in Boston, Mass., serial # 62559, shaded maple finish, laminated maple neck and rim, ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 31 in. (78.7 cm.), 10 7\/8 in. (27.6 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 21 in. (533 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). This banjo shows some wear overall but is a nice little player. There are dings and scrapes to the finish on the resonator back, some scuffing to the spine of the neck and the plating on the hooks. Appears all original except the tailpiece bolt, set up with a plastic head and retains original non geared but spring loaded tuners. This is an excellent instrument for Irish tenor or early jazz, a very good value in a Tu-Ba-Phone instrument with a resonator. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852999839884,"sku":"6816","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_be6d5e95-8077-4643-a39c-d4641e20b5eb.jpg?v=1774330156"},{"product_id":"vegaphone-professional-tenor-banjo-1927-6783","title":"Vegaphone Professional Tenor Banjo (1927)","description":"Vegaphone Professional Model Tenor Banjo (1927), made in Boston, Mass., serial # 73940, shaded maple finish, maple neck and rim, ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a nice example of the \"Industry Standard\" tenor banjo of the 1920's. The Vegaphone line is essentially a long-scale Tubaphone tenor with a resonator, and the Professional was the \"popular priced\" model selling for $125.00 with all the high-grade construction features but less fancy decoration. This early version uses Vega's multi-flange construction with individual flange piece for each hook. The Pie-section resonator has a beautifully shaded figured maple sections and tortoise celluloid outer edge. The three-piece maple neck has varied-pattern pearl inlay in bound ebony fingerboard, with pearl headstock inlay of the Vega logo in decorative surround. The Presto tailpiece is engraved with \"Vegaphone Professional\" design. These banjos were extremely popular with period Jazz musicians and can be seen in many period photographs; then as now the Vegaphone Professional is a great sounding high-grade instrument at a reasonable price.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 1\/2 in. (85.1 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth at side. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Some general wear but overall an original and excellent playing banjo. There is a fairly heavy overspray to the resonator back and sides, and a less heavy application to the back of the neck. The hardware is original including a nice set of Planet tuners and the proprietary tailpiece; only the armrest is later. Set up with a fiberskyn head that has a clear \"tap guard\" added on the treble side for protection. Typically excellent sound, a very fine gigging 1920's orchestra tenor banjo. Overall Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Vegaphone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853006164108,"sku":"6783","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_5caa106e-1f25-4c0e-84d7-a55aa18246af.jpg?v=1774330276"},{"product_id":"paramount-style-a-tenor-banjo-1926-5240","title":"Paramount Style A Tenor Banjo (1926)","description":"Paramount Style A Model Tenor Banjo (1926), made in New York City, serial # 5869, natural varnish finish, laminated maple rim, resonator and neck; rosewood fingerboard, period black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParamount's Style A was the lowest-grade instrument in the company's professional standard \"letter series\" line retailing at $130.00; in the 1920's this was still a very expensive banjo by most standards! William Lange's Paramount line were the most popular orchestra banjos of the 1920's (along with the Vegaphone) and basically set the pattern for the 'modern' 1920's resonator tenor banjo. These banjos were the lynchpin of the rhythm section of every jazz and dance band in the country, as well as a featured soloist's instrument. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Style A is typical of 1920's Paramounts, with all the construction details of the highest grade instruments. The neck and rim feature all-maple construction with rosewood-bound edges. The rosewood fingerboard has notched diamond pearl inlay, there is a marquetry strip under the fingerboard and a particularly fancy and attractive peghead design with elaborate pearl inlay. This Style A is a medium-fancy tenor by 1920's standards but has all the sound of the best Paramounts and this is a fine example of a nearly 90 year old banjo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 1\/2 in. (85.1 cm.), 11 1\/4 in. (28.6 cm.) diameter head, and 3 7\/16 in. (8.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). A relatively clean banjo overall; appears all original except there is no armrest and the banjo is fitted with fairly recent Planet-style tuners ( the 1920's Page tuner housings are very prone to crumbling, so many of these tuners have been lost over time). There is finish loss to the back of the neck from play, but not a lot of other finish wear; the resonator is fairly clean and the headstock lacquer is better preserved than most. A very nice player with the typical great Paramount sound! Excellent Condition.","brand":"Paramount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853006229644,"sku":"5240","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_895b9e27-20e6-41f3-bc93-9fbe452b878b.jpg?v=1774330280"},{"product_id":"van-eps-recording-tenor-banjo-1922-2811","title":"Van Eps Recording Tenor Banjo (1922)","description":"Van Eps Recording Model Tenor Banjo, c. 1922, made in New York, natural varnish finish, maple rim and neck, ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 1\/2 in. (74.9 cm.), 11 3\/16 in. (28.4 cm.) diameter head, and 2 7\/8 in. (7.3 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 20 1\/2 in. (521 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"Van Eps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853006917772,"sku":"2811","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_f79d5e38-4845-451c-ac6f-e1bf6e0b2091.jpg?v=1774330317"},{"product_id":"vega-vegaphone-soloist-tenor-banjo-1930-5611","title":"Vega Vegaphone Soloist Tenor Banjo (1930)","description":"Vega Vegaphone Soloist Model Tenor Banjo (1930), made in Boston, serial # 91334, shaded maple finish, laminated maple neck rim and resonator, ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very well played put very original example of one of the finest \"Industry Standard\" Orchestra tenor banjos from the 1920's. Vega's \"Vegaphone\" line was essentially a long-scale Tubaphone with a resonator, and the Soloist was the second model up the ladder in a 4-banjo line. The Soloist was solidly professionally priced, selling originally for $200.00 with Vega's high-grade construction features and a medium-fancy level decoration. Many parts were gold-plated including the hoop, tuners and multi-piece flange (with \"Pat. Appl. For\" marked on one flange piece). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe soloist is unusual in featuring a mix of gold and nickel plated hardware. The pie-section resonator with beautifully shaded figured maple sections and white celluloid outer edge. There is engraved varied pearl inlay in the bound ebony fingerboard, with a 3-piece shaded maple neck. The pearl headstock inlay is Vega's fanciest floral pattern with the logo on a banner in the center, and carries gold Grover tuners. The gold-plated tailpiece has the cover engraved \"Soloist\". These Vegaphone banjos were extremely popular with period Jazz musicians and can be seen in many period photographs, and heard on literally thousands of early dance band and jazz recordings.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 9\/16 in. (85.2 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/4 in. (8.3 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). We'd love to know the places this banjo has been�Speakeasies, dance halls, smoky gin joints-it has been played over hundreds if not thousands of nights, yet remains in original condition (well, we did have to put a new bridge on�) and is still an extremely fine sounding instrument. The finish on the maple neck is mostly worn away leaving that perfect smooth feel (just like those old 1950's Fender necks). There is handling wear to the resonator and the gold plating is mostly intact but fairly well worn into. The head is rather dirty, but is the original Rodgers calfskin with \"that\" sound-they don't make anything like these anymore, so we left it intact. It has been refretted in the correct style, and most of the engraving is gone from the fingerboard inlay. This banjo resonates with jazz age spirit, and is ready to go back to work pumping out the rhythm tonight! Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853008097420,"sku":"5611","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_58186bed-0336-440f-8949-25fcd7694c8e.jpg?v=1774330387"},{"product_id":"vega-tu-ba-phone-style-m-tenor-banjo-1927-6845","title":"Vega Tu-Ba-Phone Style M Tenor Banjo (1927)","description":"Vega Tu-Ba-Phone Style M Model Tenor Banjo (1927), made in Boston, serial # 74820, shaded maple finish, laminated maple neck and rim, ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is fine-sounding early-pattern Tu-Ba-Phone tenor banjo. The Style M is an openback 21\" scale instrument, the more archaic style of four-string that would be eventually phased out- by the mid-'20's this sort of instrument was a bit passe and this is a very late example. This Style M has a smaller rim than earlier examples, but remains an excellent choice for anyone preferring a shorter scale tenor instrument with a big sound.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 30 3\/4 in. (78.1 cm.), 10 7\/8 in. (27.6 cm.) diameter head, and 2 5\/8 in. (6.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 21 in. (533 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). A nice original and good-playing short-neck tenor Tu-Ba-Phone, better preserved than many. It remains original except for a recent repro No-Knot tailpiece, new bridge and a plastic head. The finish and plating are very well preserved for its age and there are no repairs. This compact Vega has a very powerful and incisive sound for an openback tenor, and would make an excellent string band, early jazz or Irish-style banjo. Complete with a nice original HSC. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853008818316,"sku":"6845","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_4df1d77d-ed3a-4c4c-87db-f153e91d84a2.jpg?v=1774330422"},{"product_id":"harmony-fender-tenor-banjo-1968-7165","title":"Harmony Fender Tenor Banjo (1968)","description":"Fender Model Tenor Banjo, made by Harmony, c. 1968, made in Chicago, black and white two-tone finish, Bakelite rim, plastic resonator; maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, original black chipboard case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a forgotten bit of Fender history-a Harmony Bakelite rim banjo built expressly for CBS, complete with the Fender logo engraved in the headstock. Some other unique features include Fender safti-slot tuning pegs (with the \"F\" logo) and a white molded plastic resonator-Harmony usually used black. Not in the books but here it is, a tuxedoed ghost of the company's CBS era, when they tried to offer every instrument they could under the Fender brand.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 in. (86.4 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/4 in. (8.3 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 3\/4 in. (578 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). All original, shows very little wear, a few small chips to the finish but basically appears hardly played. The laminated plastic headstock veneer is shrinking off the wood slightly. An interesting Fender oddity and still a good student tenor-considering it's mostly made of plastic, it actually sounds pretty good. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Harmony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853010194572,"sku":"7165","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"bacon-day-sultana-silver-bell-1-tenor-banjo-1939-7244","title":"Bacon \u0026 Day Sultana Silver Bell #1 Tenor Banjo (1939)","description":"Bacon \u0026amp; Day Sultana Silver Bell #1 Model Tenor Banjo (1939), made in Groton CT, serial # 35282, shaded maple and pearloid finish, laminated maple neck and rim, original brown hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere is a late example of one of Bacon \u0026amp; Day's crowning creations�the Sultana Silver Bell. While all Silver Ball banjos are generally quite fancy, Sultanas have a unique shaded pearloid d�cor and are distinctive even by Bacon standards. This #1 style, the lowest of the Sultana line is still an flamboyantly flashy instrument. This banjo would have been made shortly before the sale of the Bacon company to Gretsch and features the later \"cloverleaf\" flange instead of the standard \"F-hole\" style, as well as the larger peghead characteristic of '30's Bacons. The market for such fancy tenor banjos had cooled considerably by the late 1930's, but here is one of the last of those red hot mamas!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis banjo features elaborate painted-in engraving in the pearloid headstock, fingerboard, heelcap, reverse of headstock and concentric rings on the resonator back. The tuners are original with celluloid buttons and the tailpiece is the individually adjustable 4-claw Oettinger. The patented B \u0026amp; D mute pedal is missing. There is an original owner's name \"Viola Cannon\" factory engraved on the resonator back. The B \u0026amp; D Silver Bell is generally considered to be one of the finest tenor banjos ever created as well as the flashiest, and this is a great playing, sounding and fairly rare example.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 in. (86.4 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 4 in. (10.2 cm.) deep. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). Very nice overall, some of the painted decoration has faded somewhat but overall still a strong look. There is some light wear overall, mostly scratching to the resonator back but no alterations except a newer plastic head and the mute is removed, with the small hole in the rim filled in (could be reversed if desired). All other hardware is original and intact. There is some light fretwear but a this remains an excellent player, complete with the original brown HSC. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Bacon \u0026 Day","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853014356108,"sku":"7244","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_b82f7bb2-b92a-4873-87f3-bef877462ffd.jpg?v=1774330695"},{"product_id":"gibson-epb-150-electric-plectrum-banjo-1938-7544","title":"Gibson EPB-150 Electric Plectrum Banjo (1938)","description":"Gibson EPB-150 Model Electric Plectrum Banjo, c. 1938, made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serial # 35, tobacco sunburst finish, maple body and neck, rosewood fingerboard, original tweed hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf all the instruments ever built by Gibson, this Electric Plectrum Banjo is one of the most unusual, not to mention one of the rarest. A product of Gibson's burst of enthusiasm for amplified strings just prior to WWII, the EPB-150 never caught the public's fancy, but remains a fascinating early electrictrified artifact and a surprisingly fine musical instrument. This example was likely made around 1938, based on its construction features. The simple two-digit serial number is atypical for Gibson in this period, not date-coded-but this is one of an EXTREMELY limited number of all electric banjos made between 1937-41 many of which carry no number at all. There is also a very small \"made in the USA\" stamp on the back of the headstock, indicating the instrument was originally shipped out of the US for its first sale. All of 85 electric Tenor ETB-150's were sold-the figure for Plectrum and 5-strings COMBINED is 22, so this really is one of a comparative handful of this model in existence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e While obviously designed with the experienced banjoist in mind, the EPB-150 is not really a banjo at all-the round hollow body is constructed of solid maple and there is no skin head. The sound is the same as an electric plectrum guitar, albeit one with the Charlie Christian pickup in the BRIDGE position, unlike Gibson's contemporary ES-150 models which have only a neck position pickup. The small nearly solid body and pickup location result in one of the hottest-sounding prewar electric instruments ever made-at least of those played in the Spanish (as opposed to Hawaiian) style. The 11\" diameter hatbox-sized body is triple bound front and back, made of fancy figured maple with a lovely shaded sunburst on all sides. The metal bridge and tailpiece are chrome plated. The metal bridge saddle contributes to the sharper tone, and the tailpiece is equipped with one of Gibson's odder creations-the \"Vibra-Rest\" integral vibrato unit, which RAISES the pitch when engaged. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a rosewood armrest with inset pearl dots in the usual place on the upper rim. The electronic components are somewhat unusually located, however - the jack is on the treble side near the neck, and the tone and volume knobs are in the mirror location on the bass side. The knobs are fluted Bakelite radio-style knobs with an engraved arrow pointer-line is black and one brown, to remind you which is tone and which is volume! The 22-fret maple neck is bound with the decorative line on the side, the rosewood fingerboard is inlayed with shaped mother-of-pearl \"bowtie\" like the contemporary TB-7 banjo. The elaborately shaped headstock is single bound with a pearl Gibson script and deco-style inlay made up of slotted diamonds and a \"half-bowtie\" side piece. Tuners are \"pancake\" banjo style marked \"Grover Pat.\" with ivoroid buttons. The original tweed red-striped hardshell case is lined with dark pink plush. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis model was issued in tenor, plectrum and 5-string form; only the tenor was made in any quantity at all. While the long-neck plectrum tuning (C-G-B-D) is not especially commonly today, this EPB with its 26 1\/4' scale can be readily tuned to the four top strings of the guitar (D-G-B-E) resulting in an instrument any guitar player can instantly use. It would also useful to the modern 5-string player in open G Bluegrass banjo tuning, although of course without a 5th string. All in all this is a perfect supremely collectible example of Gibson at their most experimental, and a unique musical instrument whose potential has perhaps never been fully explored.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 36 1\/4 in. (92.1 cm.), 11 1\/16 in. (28.1 cm.) diameter, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 1\/4 in. (667 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). All original with some play wear-most notable the large \"strum patch\" to the top-the next year Gibson put a pickguard on these! There are dings and scrapes overall, and several well-repaired (long ago) top cracks in the solid curly maple cleated from beneath. Still completely solid and uniquely attractive-an excellent playing if eccentric instrument with a sound hot as all get-out, complete with the original deluxe tweed \"Aeroplane cloth\" case. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853023105164,"sku":"7544","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_3996625e-7253-497c-96b9-6093c22f1562.jpg?v=1774330929"},{"product_id":"vegaphone-professional-tenor-banjo-1930-7065","title":"Vegaphone Professional Tenor Banjo (1930)","description":"Vegaphone Professional Model Tenor Banjo (1930), made in Boston, Mass., serial # 93683, shaded maple finish, maple neck and rim, ebony fingerboard, two-tone hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a nice example of the \"Industry Standard\" tenor banjo of the 1920's. The Vegaphone was essentially a long-scale Tubaphone tenor with a resonator, and the Professional was the \"popular priced\" model. In the mid-'20's this banjo sold for $125.00 with all Vega's high-grade construction features but less fancy decoration. This fairly late 1930 version still features Vega's earlier multi-flange construction with the later style two-piece resonator back with beautifully shaded figured maple sections and gold celluloid outer edge bound in white. The three-piece maple neck has varied-pattern pearl inlay in bound ebony fingerboard, with pearl headstock inlay of the Vega logo in decorative surround. The Presto tailpiece cover is engraved with \"Vegaphone Professional\" and a Vega star design. These banjos were extremely popular with 1920's Jazz musicians and can be seen in many period photographs; then as now the Vegaphone Professional is a great sounding high-grade instrument at a reasonable price.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 1\/2 in. (85.1 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth at side. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Some general wear but overall an original and excellent playing banjo. There is some typical light wear to the finish but the hardware is relatively clean and nearly all original including the Grover \"pancake\" tuners and the proprietary \"Vegaphone\" branded tailpiece; only a few hooks and the armrest are more recent. Some light fretwear but nothing too serious. Set up with a plastic head; typically excellent Vegaphone sound, a very fine gigging 1920's orchestra tenor banjo. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Vegaphone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853025955980,"sku":"7065","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_c030e01e-a4a4-42e6-ac6f-6dd2260ee34b.jpg?v=1774331033"},{"product_id":"ludwig-bellevue-tenor-banjo-1926-1458","title":"Ludwig Bellevue Tenor Banjo (1926)","description":"Ludwig Bellevue Model Tenor Banjo, c. 1926, made in Chicago, natural lacquer finish, walnut neck and resonator, ebony fingerboard, brass rim, black tolex original hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful example of Ludwig's mid 1920's craftsmanship, the Bellevue occupied the middle of the Chicago company's banjo line but is an extremely ornate banjo considering its original $150.00 price. The engraved hardware is gold-plated over a gunmetal rim, an unusual color scheme specific to this banjo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with all higher-quality Ludwigs, the neck and resonator are figured walnut which Chas. McNeil (Ludwig's resident banjo consultant) considered the \"only\" wood suitable. Neck is bound and features numerous maple and ebony laminates both horizontally and vertically, with very fancy pearl inlay in the ebony board and ebony veneered headstock with engraved inlay and script logo. Tuners are gold-plated Planets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResonator edges are multi-laminate as well, and decorative rings are inlaid in the back. Hoop and rim engraved with floral designs, tailpiece engraved \"Ludwig USA\". Fitted with the Ludwig banjo action adjustor, two screws at the base of the neck which still works perfectly, and an original head heat\/lighting assembly which consists of two Christmas-style bulbs wired to the dowel stick! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese early bottom-tension metal rim Ludwigs are very high-quality banjos, much rarer than the later (post 1927) top-tension versions, and feature all brass parts (no pot metal pieces). In terms of dollar value at the time, Ludwig offered a lot of flash and sound for the money�and that is still true now!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 in. (86.4 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter of rim, and 3 1\/4 in. (8.2 cm.) deep. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtremely fine original condition, the last alteration made to this banjo was the addition of two small electrical contact points for the \"head lights\" to the bottom edge of the resonator�probably sometime in 1926! One minor crack in headstock face veneer. Minor finish scratching and plating loss, only the armrest has any heavy wear with substantial gold missing. Very old skin head in fine order and even an original Ludwig bridge! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis banjo plays perfectly and has a very fine sound, particularly for a metal-rim instrument. Original green plush-lined case also excellent. This banjo looks as if it is sitting slightly used in a pawnshop in 1929! Excellent Condition.","brand":"Ludwig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853031559308,"sku":"1458","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_dee064d5-0410-4caf-a8fb-263fde115ad6.jpg?v=1774331231"},{"product_id":"bacon-day-silver-bell-1-tenor-banjo-1925-1459","title":"Bacon \u0026 Day Silver Bell #1 Tenor Banjo (1925)","description":"Bacon \u0026amp; Day Silver Bell #1 Model Tenor Banjo, c. 1925, made in Groton CT, brown lacquer finish, maple neck and rim. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very early 19-fret Silver Bell, with some unusual appointments. The flange has round holes instead of the familiar f-hole shaped cuts and there was never any mute, this example pre-dating those features. The resonator back is beautifully carved figured maple, bound in celluloid but with no nameplate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe two-way multi-laminated neck has a deeper profile than most Silver Bells, and the inlays in the bound ebony fingerboard have a more delicate look about them. Three-ply laminate headstock (both front and back) has a small decorative pearl piece on the back as well as elaborate face inlay. The Silver Bell tone ring sheath has round portholes facing inward, but none facing outwards as many early Silver Bells do. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe label reads \"BACON BANJO CO. inc., Banjos of Quality, Groton Connecticut, PAT PEND.\" The tailpiece is a Grover Presto instead of the later Oettinger, and the armrest is a simple wire. When this banjo was built the B\u0026amp;D Silver Bell line was a new item, and many of the familiar hardware choices had not been finalized yet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a charming and very interesting banjo historically and also a great-sounding tenor.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 in. (86.4 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 7\/8 in. (9.8 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompletely original except for the tuners, which are period-correct original Ludwig Planets with unusual and very attractive amber pearloid buttons. The headstock (back and front) has been French polished to correct marks from other tuner installations, a few small chips missing on the face. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rest of the banjo shows some light plating wear; finish is excellent. Set up with a clear plastic head and an ebony\/bone cap Grover bridge. Plays perfectly with a deep yet incisive tone. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Bacon \u0026 Day","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853031592076,"sku":"1459","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_bb1d4880-ec9f-4e62-a380-a7f845f4853f.jpg?v=1774331233"},{"product_id":"stella-tenor-banjo-1927-1807","title":"Stella Tenor Banjo (1927)","description":"Stella Tenor Banjo, c. 1927, made in Jersey City, NJ, brown finish, etched pearloid fingerboard, poplar rim and neck. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA simple 1920's open back tenor banjo from Oscar Schmidt, branded with the legendary Stella name revered in period flat-top guitars by itinerant Blues players. Impressed gold-painted \"STELLA\" logo in headstock; very attractive amber pearloid fingerboard with etched and painted decorations at frets 5, 7, 10, and 12. Non-geared tuners with ivoroid buttons. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimple hoop, hardware and wire tone ring typical of inexpensive period banjos. At one point had some sort or resonator (possibly added on) as there is a hole thru the dowel for a retaining screw. Not a particularly great player's banjo but a nice period decorator piece, particularly with the nicely aged pearloid accent.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 32 1\/8 in. (81.6 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter of rim, and 2 3\/8 in. (6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayable with average finish wear overall; considerable finish flaking on rim. Nut has been replaced, otherwise original (newer bridge). Set up with an old skin head with some faint doodles in green around the edge. Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Stella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853032870028,"sku":"1807","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_fd002786-61c0-436e-825b-1ea441c32939.jpg?v=1774331266"},{"product_id":"lange-professional-triple-x-tenor-banjo-1926-2613","title":"Lange Professional Triple X Tenor Banjo (1926)","description":"Professional Triple X Model Tenor Banjo, made by Lange, c. 1926, made in N.Y. City, natural lacquer finish, rosewood resonator, mahogany neck, black tolex original hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting Tenor banjo from Paramount's William Lange, one of a number of different brands marketed during the 1920's. Somewhat similar to a Paramount Style C but with a unique peghead design and a close-fitting resonator with no flange and a metal outer edge. The fingerboard inlays are elaborately shaped but not engraved, as is the headstock which is quite fancy. Carved heel, multilaminate neck, and Paramount-style hardware and tailpiece. Typical Lange high-quality construction throughout.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 1\/8 in. (84.1 cm.), 11 1\/4 in. (28.6 cm.) diameter head, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) deep. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWell-played but in good overall condition; tuners are all period but not original and consist of three \"spike\" Grovers and a single two-tab Page. A leather pad has been added to the resonator side to prevent it slipping off the knee. Otherwise original; a good playing and sounding tenor. Case is well-worn. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Lange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853101027468,"sku":"2613","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_6e432b8c-53a1-4f6e-9d77-f6e0f788af49.jpg?v=1774331435"},{"product_id":"gibson-tb-3-mastertone-tenor-banjo-1926-2782","title":"Gibson TB-3 Mastertone Tenor Banjo (1926)","description":"Gibson TB-3 Mastertone Model Tenor Banjo (1926), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, brown lacquer finish, mahogany rim, neck and resonator, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA nice example of an early Mastertone tenor. Typical ball-bearing tone ring, diamond inlay; Mastertone inlay on headstock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 1\/2 in. (87.6 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll original except resonator bolts. Set up with a Remo head. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlays fine and sounds excellent. Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853172658316,"sku":"2782","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_654f5b52-ca27-4adc-a55c-5a305d594499.jpg?v=1774331551"},{"product_id":"bacon-day-sultana-silver-bell-1-tenor-banjo-1939-3158","title":"Bacon \u0026 Day Sultana Silver Bell #1 Tenor Banjo (1939)","description":"Bacon \u0026amp; Day Sultana Silver Bell #1 Model Tenor Banjo, c. 1939, made in Groton CT, shaded maple and pearloid finish, laminated maple nack and rim, original brown hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere is a late example of one of Bacon \u0026amp; Day's crowning creations�the Sultana Silver Bell. While all Silver Bell banjos are generally quite fancy, Sultanas have a unique shaded pearloid d�cor and are very distinctive even by Bacon standards. This is the #1 style, the lowest in the Sultana line, but is still a flamboyantly flashy instrument compared to most. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis banjo would have been made shortly before the sale of the Bacon company to Gretsch and features the later \"cloverleaf\" flange instead of the standard \"f-hole\" style, as well as the larger peghead characteristic of 30's Bacons. The market for such fancy tenor banjos had cooled considerably by the late 1930's, but here is one of the last of those red hot mamas!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis banjo features elaborate engraving in the pearloid headstock, fingerboard, heelcap, reverse of headstock, and concentric rings on the resonator back. The tuners are original Planets with large amber celluloid buttons and the tailpiece is the individually adjustable 4-claw Oettinger. The patented B \u0026amp; D mute pedal is present and working perfectly, allowing both the intended quick muting and the characteristic \"wah-wah\" effect often employed by Roy Smeck, a longtime Silverbell endorser. The B \u0026amp; D Silver Bell is generally considered to be one of the finest tenor banjos ever created as well as the flashiest, and this is a great sounding and fairly rare example.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 in. (86.4 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 4 in. (10.2 cm.) deep. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent playing condition, all original hardware, light average playwear; some small cosmetic modifications have been effected over the years to make this banjo even flashier than it started out! It is currently fitted with a clear 5-Star head and the top of the dowel, mute, and interior face of the resonator have been painted gold�quite a striking effect, but would not be noticeable if an opaque head is re-installed. The sides of the peghead have added gold paint as well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe banjo was played in a left-handed position for some time; the original nut was not recut, but the mute was remounted on the opposite side of the rim�there is still a small hole visible there. There was also an actual gold bell(!) installed on the underside of the dowel (still included although dismounted) and there is a small hole in the rim on the treble side near the neck where possibly some sort of striker was mounted. The engraving is all still crisp but some of the color has faded from the painted highlights. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall an excellent sounding and playing Silverbell with an obviously colorful past! Excellent Condition.","brand":"Bacon \u0026 Day","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853197365388,"sku":"3158","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_6cd3f31e-c00b-443e-a9b4-48bb76ee2ed2.jpg?v=1774331787"},{"product_id":"bacon-blue-ribbon-style-a-tenor-banjo-1922-3159","title":"Bacon Blue Ribbon Style A Tenor Banjo (1922)","description":"Bacon Blue Ribbon Style A Model Tenor Banjo, c. 1922, made in Groton CT, natural varnish finish, laminated maple neck and rim, black tolex hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike all banjos carrying the Bacon brand, this Blue Ribbon model is a beautifully made high-quality instrument. It sports typical features of a late 1910's through early 1920's tenor banjo: a shorter scale neck, larger head, and no flange or external resonator. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe banjo does feature an extremely clever detachable closed back made of arched laminated maple that effectively seals off the interior and has a noticeable effect on tone, a similar but rather more effective idea than the contemporary Gibson trap-door design. Combined with this is a series of small soundholes just under the hoop on the rim intended to carry the tone of the closed chamber outward�this same fitting was carried over to the early Silver Bell banjos but proved redundant combined with a full flange-and-resonator and was soon dropped. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Blue Ribbon was Fred Bacon's mid-line model just before he entered into partnership with David Day and the classic Bacon \u0026amp; Day Silver Bell line was launched. While nowhere near as fancy as these later instruments, this Style A is still a very nicely-appointed banjo. The maple neck has multiple laminates both vertically and horizontally and pearl insets in the heelcap and back of the headstock. The headstock is faced with ebony with an inlaid block letter \"Bacon\" logo and \"Blue Ribbon\" in pearl script with a floral design. The bound fingerboard has delicately-shaped pearl inlay along its length. The rim is laminated maple with a bound and ebony-capped bottom edge. The hardware is typical Bacon with original non-geared tuners and a 4-string No-Knot tailpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile not having all the more 'modern' (ca. 1924!) features of the classic 'jazz age' tenor banjos, this Blue Ribbon is a fine instrument�the larger head and short scale give it a denser, warmer sound. This would be an excellent choice for playing situations where many tenors would be too strident and would be a wonderful instrument for Irish playing in the lower \"G\" tuning. One of the nicest early-style tenor banjos we have ever handled.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 31 in. (78.7 cm.), 11 1\/2 in. (29.2 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) deep. Scale length is 20 in. (508 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNicely original and well-preserved; appears all original except for an added later clip-on armrest. Normal playing wear but no damage or repairs�lower frets have been recrowned and are low but still quite playable. Comes with a worn but serviceable period case. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Bacon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853197398156,"sku":"3159","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_0c40d07e-e02d-4857-a9e6-5b67881bb59a.jpg?v=1774331790"},{"product_id":"weymann-megaphonic-orchestra-model-1-plectrum-banjo-1925-3301","title":"Weymann Megaphonic Orchestra Model #1 Plectrum Banjo (1925)","description":"Weymann Megaphonic Orchestra Model #1 Model Plectrum Banjo (1925), made in Philadelphia, PA, natural lacquer finish, mahogany neck, rim and resonator, ebonized maple fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 38 1\/4 in. (97.2 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/2 in. (8.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll original except missing the tailpiece cover; average light play wear. Complete with the original green-plush lined HSC, which is solid with some old repairs. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Weymann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853199265932,"sku":"3301","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"weymann-style-70-plectrum-banjo-1929-3330","title":"Weymann Style 70 Plectrum Banjo (1929)","description":"Weymann Style 70 Model Plectrum Banjo, c. 1929, made in Philadelphia, PA, shaded maple finish, maple neck and resonator, rosewood fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Weymann Style 70 is a rather obscure banjo, one of the \"integral rim\/resonator\" models that made up the company's lower priced but still professional-grade line. Weymann's original Megaphonic Orchestra model banjos are some of the most beautiful and elegant tenor and plectrum instruments ever created; the company's challenge was how to keep some of the same qualities in a lower priced instrument. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir solution was to use a molded rim-made of compressed wood fibers-mounted directly to the resonator which is laminated wood. Much of the hardware is the same as on the higher-priced Weymann models, and the overall appearance is similar, but these instruments were sold at considerably lower prices. The Style 70, introduced in 1928, was originally priced at $70.00, exactly half the price of a Megaphonic Style A (the lowest grade in the Orchestra line) and between the simpler Style 50 and very similar Style 85, which had several fancier features but was essentially the same design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a very well-made banjo, with Weymann's customary quality and attention to detail evident. The neck is one-piece maple shaded dark with a single-bound rosewood fingerboard inlaid with angled pearl diamonds. The headstock overlay carries a \"Weymann\" logo of individually inlaid celluloid letters. The resonator is nicely figured maple with binding on the back edge. There is a particularly attractive rosewood armrest mounted to the hoop, a unique Weymann feature. Overall this is a very classy plectrum banjo at a reasonable price, in 1929 or today!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 38 3\/8 in. (97.5 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery clean overall; average light playwear. Replaced tuners (more recent geared units) and tailpiece (a 5-string Elite). Excellent Condition.","brand":"Weymann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853200806028,"sku":"3330","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_fcfe0e23-61db-44b2-80c8-53de04db6608.jpg?v=1774331889"},{"product_id":"vega-tu-ba-phone-style-m-tenor-banjo-1923-3477","title":"Vega Tu-Ba-Phone Style M Tenor Banjo (1923)","description":"Vega Tu-Ba-Phone Style M Model Tenor Banjo (1923), made in Boston, Mass., shaded maple finish, laminated maple neck and rim, ebony fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fine-sounding early Tu-Ba-Phone tenor; the Style M is an openback 21\" scale instrument with a large rim, the more archaic style of 4-string that would be eventually phased out by the mid-20's. This Vega style would soon evolve into the Vegaphone Professional, one of the most popular tenors of the jazz age. This earlier Style M makes a fine Irish style banjo, and an excellent choice for anyone preferring a shorter scale instrument with a big, booming sound.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 31 in. (78.7 cm.), 11 7\/8 in. (30.2 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 21 in. (533 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good playing condition; newer correct-style hooks and repro No-Knot tailpiece, otherwise original hardware. Missing one hook\/shoe assembly. Some average wear (especially to bottom of rim) but no noticeable damage or repair. Fine typically deep but penetrating Tu-Ba-Phone tone. Overall Excellent Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853207359628,"sku":"3477","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_e5f184ce-7d66-4063-bd22-64e60ba8074f.jpg?v=1774332026"},{"product_id":"paramount-style-b-tenor-banjo-1931-3497","title":"Paramount Style B Tenor Banjo (1931)","description":"Paramount Style B Model Tenor Banjo (1931), made in New York City, natural varnish finish, laminated walnut neck and resonator, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wonderful example of a latter-day Paramount tenor banjo, in almost unbelievably fine condition. The Style B was a midline instrument in the company's professional line, retailing at $150.00�by 1931 sales of expensive banjos had dropped off precipitously as the Depression worsened and these instruments were built in greatly decreased numbers from their 1920's peak. This banjo includes several advanced features found on later Paramounts, including an ingenious neck-angle adjustment system and the body band with decorative cutouts around the rim. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe resonator also has an extra band of wood marquetry around the edge compared to an earlier Style B. Also featured are small-housing Page tuners, the engraved adjustable Paramount tailpiece and the company's trademark \"hot dog\" shaped armrest. The Style B is a medium-fancy tenor with all the sound of the best Paramounts and this is as fine an example of a 70+ year old banjo as we can imagine.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 in. (83.8 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 3\/8 in. (8.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimply one of the best-preserved 1930's instruments we have ever encountered. This Paramount is completely original (including the bridge and fragile tuner housings) except for a missing mute assembly and a new skin head and shows almost no signs of play wear. The case is complete but has some serious deterioration to the outer covering; inside the pocket are a number of original Paramount strings in envelopes and an instruction sheet for the neck adjusting mechanism. A great time capsule banjo! Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Paramount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853207457932,"sku":"3497","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_bfa0b0cd-3149-4111-a759-31fcc6561020.jpg?v=1774332033"},{"product_id":"gibson-tb-3-trapdoor-tenor-banjo-1923-3579","title":"Gibson TB-3 \"\"Trapdoor\"\" Tenor Banjo (1923)","description":"Gibson TB-3 \"Trapdoor\" Model Tenor Banjo, c. 1923, made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sunburst neck, shaded maple rim finish, maple neck and rim, ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 1\/4 in. (74.3 cm.), 10 1\/2 in. (26.7 cm.) diameter head, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 19 in. (483 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll original hardware (newer head and bridge) with minor finish wear overall. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853246124172,"sku":"3579","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_5cb20e00-b21a-407b-8d31-6c5af7176970.jpg?v=1774332118"}],"url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/collections\/4-string-banjos.oembed?page=2","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}