{"product_id":"vega-whyte-laydie-conversion-short-neck-5-string-banjo-1922-6885","title":"Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion Short Neck 5 String Banjo (1922)","description":"Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion Short Neck Model 5 String Banjo (1922), made in Boscawen, NH, natural varnish finish, laminated maple neck and rim, ebony fingerboard, black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a very interesting and somewhat unusual 5-string conversion banjo with a unique feel and sound. The pot is a Vega Whyte Laydie 10\" rim from 1921-22, and was most likely a banjo-mandolin originally. The neck is in the correct Whyte Laydie style and made by the dean of modern Vega-style makers Wyatt Fawley, and is exquisitely well crafted with especially clean lovely inlay work. The small 10\" rim and short 22\" scale neck give a bright but well-rounded and slightly 'funky' sound, without sounding thin like many smaller banjos. A neat and rare combination of banjo features, about as nicely realized as one could wish.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 32 in. (81.3 cm.), 10 1\/8 in. (25.7 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/2 in. (6.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 in. (559 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5\/16 in. (33 mm.). As a whole this instrument shows only minor wear (mostly to the plating on the original hooks and nuts) the newer parts are virtiually mint. Set up with a FiberSkyn head and compensated bridge, plays very well in a frailing style in standard G or higher alternate tuning. A very interesting and unique hybrid banjo with a great sound. Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853006000268,"sku":"6885","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_2e382aab-b82d-4f00-866f-2b2fc6c0fcf6.jpg?v=1774330267","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/vega-whyte-laydie-conversion-short-neck-5-string-banjo-1922-6885","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}