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.
Overall 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.
