Yosco - Alden Research Conversion Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1920, made in New York City, natural finish, laminated maple rim, maple neck with ebony fingerboard.
A ca. 1920 Yosco patent hollow-chambered rim fitted with a more recent (ca. 1980s) tone ring and 5-string neck.
Overall length is 37 in. (94 cm.), 12 in. (30.5 cm.) diameter head, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 1/4 in. (667 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1/4 in. (32 mm.). Generally Excellent Condition.
