This Vega banjo is over 100 years old.. Made in the USA in 1920 based on the serial number, this is a full maple construction open back 5-string tenor banjo with a 27″ scale length. Very good condition as pictured. This historic No.7 has original features of Whyte Laydie tone ring, maple neck with carved heel. Appointments of pearl engravings and wood marquetry. Original tuners with pearl buttons. Made in the USA. On consignment
Specifications:
- SN 46690
- 1920
- Natural finish
- Flamed 2-piece maple neck with carved heel
- ~1/2″ maple rim with tortoise plastic binding
- Fancy wood marquetry on rim cap
- White-bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard
- Fancy engraved pearl inlays
- 10-11/16″ fiberskyn head
- Whyte Laydie tone ring
- Grooved tension hoop
- 28 cobra hooks with bracket band
- Engraved floral inlays on peghead and heel cap
- Engraved Gryphon on back of headstock
- ~25-7/8″ scale, 1-3/16″ nut
- Original tuners with pearl buttons
- 5th string peg has pearl button
- Makers plate on dowel stick reads “Made by the Vega Company, BOSTON, MASS. USA”
- Dowel stick hot-stamped “WHYTE LYDIE” “No. 7” “46690”
- Newer hard shell case (red lining)
- On consignment
Price: $7000.00
