Bacon & Day Silver Bell #1 Model Guitar Banjo, c. 1930, made in Groton CT, shaded maple finish, maple neck and rim, ebony fingerboard, black tolex original hard shell case.
A great example of a rare and beautiful Bacon & Day instrument -- the Silver Bell #1 Banjo-Guitar. Although listed as a special-order catalog item, not many of these striking instruments were made and they are not often seen today. It carries full silver Bell appointments with the deep f-hole flange, "soft pedal" mute, and fancy shaped pearl in the headstock and fingerboard.
Multiple ebony/maple laminates to neck, heel and head, bound heavy ebony fingerboard and resonator rim. Original patent pending Planet tuners and 6-string tailpiece. Very thick neck with comfortable round profile; plays perfectly.
Certainly one of the finest banjo-guitars ever made, especially useful for playing in the Modern Dance Orchestra�ca. 1929!
Very nice all-original condition, complete with working knee-mute. Case very battered but functional. Excellent Condition.
