{"product_id":"rettberg-and-lange-orpheum-1-mandolin-banjo-1918-3403","title":"Rettberg and Lange Orpheum #1 Mandolin Banjo (1918)","description":"Orpheum #1 Model Mandolin Banjo, made by Rettberg and Lange, c. 1918, made in New York City, natural varnish finish, laminated maple neck and rim, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere's a real oddball of a banjo-mandolin�an Orpheum #1 built on a 12\" pot! While Rettberg \u0026amp; Lange \"man-jos\" are fairly common, we have never before encountered one with such a large proportion of head to neck! Fully original, as evidenced by the hardshell case, this was either a short-lived variation or a special order. The standard Orpheum banjo-mandolin uses an 11\" pot, with the 12\" generally used on early tenors and some five string models. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Orpheum is in very fine condition, complete except for the oft-missing clamshell missing tailpiece cover (we have a recurring fantasy of finding a huge box of these covers at a fleamarket). Despite its oddly squat appearance, this is actually a very good-sounding insrtument with quite a powerful sound with plenty of volume but a less shrill attack than many 8-string banjos. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically fancy Orpheum ornamentation includes multiple shaped pearl inlay and neck laminations, with the raised tone ring characteristic of the brand. A great relic of the just pre-jazz age, perfect for your jug band or ragtime orchestra. One of the coolest and most unusual \"man-jos\" we have seen.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 25 1\/8 in. (63.8 cm.), 12 5\/16 in. (31.3 cm.) diameter of rim, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 14 1\/2 in. (368 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll original (except head and bridge). In very good playing condition. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Rettberg and Lange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853205753996,"sku":"3403","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_5f6a1e02-0c08-498b-99a3-46d2bb8bbbfe.jpg?v=1774331966","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/rettberg-and-lange-orpheum-1-mandolin-banjo-1918-3403","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}