{"product_id":"vega-tubaphone-3-5-string-resonator-banjo-1928-5268","title":"Vega Tubaphone #3 5 String Resonator Banjo (1928)","description":"Vega Tubaphone #3 Model 5 String Resonator Banjo (1928), made in Boston, Mass., natural mahogany finish, maple rim; laminated mahogany neck with, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very cool original (non-conversion) Tubaphone #3 5-string from the late 1920's. Original geared tuners, close fitting (non-flanged) resonator that is easily removable for openback play. A true 5-stringer like this is a fairly rare coming from what was primarily a 4-string banjo era, this Tubaphone is a nice find in an authentic vintage 5-string.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 1\/4 in. (94.6 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). A very nice example overall-hardware appears original except the tailpiece is an original Vega Professional with a clean added 5th string drill hole. Tuners are 2-tab Grovers and appear original; head is a fiberskyn style perfect for a combination vintage skin-like tone and modern convenience. Typically powerful Tubaphone sound; a good player and a really excellent old-time or string band banjo. Includes an excellent original HSC. Generally Excellent Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853000724620,"sku":"5268","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_87718d23-5f4e-4ef1-9774-c423352be3af.jpg?v=1774330202","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/vega-tubaphone-3-5-string-resonator-banjo-1928-5268","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}