{"product_id":"s-s-stewart-banjeaurine-1894-4079","title":"S. S. Stewart Banjeaurine (1894)","description":"S. S. Stewart Banjeaurine (1894), made in Philadelphia, PA, natural varnish finish, spunover rim, cherrywood neck with ebony fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBanjeurines were one of S.S. Stewart's Specialties, and this is a very fine example of his factory's better grade work. With a short neck but large head, these instruments were meant to be tuned to a higher pitch to play melody parts in the banjo ensembles of the 1890's, but still have a full, rich tone. While not as often played today, banjeurines are considerably rarer than their full-scale banjo brothers, especially in the higher grades. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lovely little Stewart features a cherry neck with an ebony fingerboard with mixed diamond and shaped inlay, and a moon-and-star inlaid headstock. The neck\/heel brace is the original heavier style without the turnbuckle. Original tuners and tailpiece; proper original matching hooks and nuts. A wonderful find for the banjo collector and player with a taste for the slightly unusual!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 28 1\/4 in. (71.8 cm.), 12 3\/4 in. (32.4 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/8 in. (6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 21 1\/2 in. (546 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLovely original condition; some general wear, but no apparent damage or repairs. Set up with a very old (\"Soo Brand, by Rodgers Tanneries\") calf head and steel strings; positively an enchanting instrument to play and hear. Excellent Condition.","brand":"S. S. Stewart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853386272908,"sku":"4079","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_e72c295a-af01-4c38-942f-a48ebeea5db0.jpg?v=1774336907","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/s-s-stewart-banjeaurine-1894-4079","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}