VEGA  TUBAPHONE OPEN BACKED PLECTRUM BANJO                                                                                                            29 photos

One for all you jazz players out there! This is a Fairbanks Vega Style M pot dated to 1913 by the serial number 30461 which is stamped on both the rim and the dowel stick, converted to a plectrum banjo with the addition of a very nice modern 22 fret plectrum neck. The design of the neck mimics the old Vega Styling in shape, colour and inlays but has the added benefit of a truss rod. As you can see from the photos the finish is excellent and frets are perfect. The neck is of course straight. The plating on the pot is also excellent. All in all a great example of its type. A new head and tailpiece have been fitted. The Tubaphone tone ring produces a powerful rich tone (my personal favourite type of tone ring) Comes with a hard case in very good condition made for an open backed banjo. (becoming a rare find in itself these days!)  I think the photos tell the rest, there are plenty of them to look at so enjoy.  Price £960..........Now £900

 

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