Posted By: ahmet | Rate Member
$900 USD
This is a lovely condition banjo ukulele from the 1920's that I have converted to a small 5 string, slightly smaller than a piccolo banjo.
This is a higher quality Oscar Schmidt of New Jersey banjo and the rim is made like a Vega with multiple hard maple laminations, as is the neck. The 7.5 inch diameter rim makes for a little more sound as well.
This model sports a tone ring - a thin metal wrapped over a hoop which fits over the rim. I have added a plated rolled brass ring under this, which improves the sound dramatically. This arrangement is not unlike the Vega Whyte Laydie Tone Ring.
Geared tuners makes this a nice banjo to tune, the fifth is straght mechanical. The skin head is fresh and mounted with a square brass flesh hoop, diminishing slipping as with the usual round flesh hoop.
These models have distinctive and relatively rare bracket nuts, only used on a few other period banjos and all are original.
The tailpiece is a newer repro No Knot style and is very satisfactory, and it is strung with Nylgut Strings.
This banjo is a real sleeper as it sounds better than most Piccolos, including Stewart's Piccolo, of which I own two.
With deluxe hard shell Piccolo Case, this banjo will not disappoint! This banjo is worth the ........ $900 + $50 shipping in USA.
You can also buy this banjo on ebay:
ebay.com/usr/redbarnbungo
If you get a chance, please visit my website on little banjos and banjo information and hear what this banjo sounds like here:
piccoloplace.org/html/piccolel...idt.shtml
Location:
United States, VT, 05738
Shipping:
50
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Returns not accepted.
Condition of Item(s):
Used - Excellent Condition
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BAYCU SMALL BANJOS
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