Weymann Style 1 Orchestra Model Model Tenor Banjo (1928), made in Philadelphia, PA, natural varnish finish, mahogany rim, resonator and neck, original black hard shell case.
The Style 1 Orchestra model was the plainest of Weymann's professional line, but still a top quality banjo, retailing originally at the not-inconsiderable sum of $160.00. It features the company's patented megaphonic rim with the hooks running through it, the most elegant of all 1920's banjo designs. Like all Weymann banjos, this is an extremely finely-made instrument with the company's customary attention to detail evident.
The neck is two-piece laminated mahogany shaded dark, the bound ebony fingerboard inlaid with fancy shaped pearl pieces. The headstock overlay carries a "Weymann" logo of inlaid pearl letters with an elaborate floral design. The resonator is nicely figured mahogany with binding on both edges; the rim edge is bound as well. There is an attractive rosewood armrest mounted to the hoop, a unique Weymann feature. Overall, this is a great-sounding and very classy tenor banjo in 1928 or today!
Overall length is 34 in. (86.4 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.) in depth at side. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1/8 in. (29 mm.).
All original (including oft-missing pieces like the tailpiece cover and wooden armrest) with average minor wear. Complete with an original HSC (somewhat battered but functional), wrench, a selection of old Black Diamond string packets, and a note recording the sale of the instrument in 1932! Excellent Condition.
