{"product_id":"vega-tu-ba-phone-style-m-tenor-banjo-1923-3477","title":"Vega Tu-Ba-Phone Style M Tenor Banjo (1923)","description":"Vega Tu-Ba-Phone Style M Model Tenor Banjo (1923), made in Boston, Mass., shaded maple finish, laminated maple neck and rim, ebony fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fine-sounding early Tu-Ba-Phone tenor; the Style M is an openback 21\" scale instrument with a large rim, the more archaic style of 4-string that would be eventually phased out by the mid-20's. This Vega style would soon evolve into the Vegaphone Professional, one of the most popular tenors of the jazz age. This earlier Style M makes a fine Irish style banjo, and an excellent choice for anyone preferring a shorter scale instrument with a big, booming sound.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 31 in. (78.7 cm.), 11 7\/8 in. (30.2 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 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good playing condition; newer correct-style hooks and repro No-Knot tailpiece, otherwise original hardware. Missing one hook\/shoe assembly. Some average wear (especially to bottom of rim) but no noticeable damage or repair. Fine typically deep but penetrating Tu-Ba-Phone tone. Overall Excellent Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853207359628,"sku":"3477","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_e5f184ce-7d66-4063-bd22-64e60ba8074f.jpg?v=1774332026","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/vega-tu-ba-phone-style-m-tenor-banjo-1923-3477","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}