Vega SS-5 Folklore Pete Seeger Longneck Model 5 String Banjo (1965), made in Boston, shaded maple finish, laminated maple neck and rim, original chipboard case.
A plain but good-sounding Vega longneck "folk" banjo from the 1960's. This is the simplest period Vega design but still built to a high standard with their typically excellent workmanship.
These banjos were typically tuned down to "E" in standard 5-string "G" tuning and were the result of Pete Seeger's need for a banjo that could comfortably accommodate the typical blues guitarist's penchant for that particular key!
While very popular in 1950's and 60's folk groups, the Seeger-style longneck banjos are rather obscure today and are an interesting and versatile instrument waiting for revival.
Overall length is 43 1/2 in. (110.5 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3/4 in. (7 cm.) deep. Scale length is 32 in. (813 mm.).
Excellent all-original condition except for period Grover Rotomatic tuners added. Plays fine. Excellent Condition.
