We own a Bacon & Day tenor banjo Ne plus ultra Silver Bell. We can't find any serial number, but we guess it's a number 6. What we are most puzzled by is the engraving "MAZ" at top of the neck. Does anyone know anything about it?
Grateful for any hint
Simone
edit sorry something went wrong ... photos missing ... little bit overwhelmed in an english-speaking forum but giving my best ;-) I'll try again
Edited by - Simone on 10/11/2026 11:47:06
Most of us can barely read, we need photos. Take the resonator off if you have not already. There will typically be serial numbers stamped on the inside of the rim and on the dowel stick. Often the model number is stamped on the dowel holding the neck to the rim.
Quite possibly the initials of the original owner... Bacon did custom work on high end models.
I'm so sorry, no photos uploaded ... I fixed it in first message!
I'm talking about this ..."MAZ" - dedication? Musician? Manufacturer? Luthier?
Probably MAZ is a bit of customization, with the owner's initials.
What a prize. You have the "Lion Head" version (another is an elephant head including tusks!) "Ne Plus Ultra" means None Better. I believe that would make it a No. 6. There were none better!
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