1920 Vintage Vega “Whyte Laydie” Open Back 5-String Banjo

Used Intermountain Banjo Vega Whyte Laydie Reproduction – Made by Intermountain Banjo Company in Salt Lake City

Handcrafted Excellence:
– Authentic reproduction of the legendary Vega Whyte Laydie banjo
– Custom-built by Intermountain Banjo’s master craftsmen, Leo Coulson in 1986
– Combines historical design with modern construction precision

Premium Wood Selection:
– Two-piece figured maple neck for superior stability and beauty
– Hand-selected ebony fingerboard
– Stunning abalone inlay work gracing the fingerboard

Classic Whyte Laydie Features:
– Traditional tone ring design based on original Vega specifications
– Period-correct aesthetic details
– Classic brackets and hardware configuration
– Rich, bright tone characteristic of the Whyte Laydie design

Professional Construction Details:
– Hand-selected premium tone woods
– Meticulous attention to historical accuracy
– Professional-grade hardware and components
– Built to exacting standards in Salt Lake City, Utah

Perfect For:
– Old-time and traditional music enthusiasts
– Players seeking authentic Whyte Laydie tone
– Musicians wanting American-made craftsmanship
– Collectors appreciating historical reproductions

Experience the legendary Whyte Laydie sound with modern reliability – an heirloom-quality instrument built to last generations. The combination of the two-piece maple neck and abalone-inlaid ebony fingerboard provides both stunning aesthetics and superior playability.

Price: $1500.00

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