One of the flashier banjos constructed with gold hardware, a stunning cherry sunburst. This punchy and loud banjo has a flame maple neck with ebony fingerboard, flame maple resonator and has been well cared for with little to medium play wear and slight oxidation on the hardware. New Head, fresh setup; Comes with OHSC. Keep as a tenor, OR, convert to a 5 string banjo!
Factory Order Number: 71239054
All original hardware
Original case
Fon 11033A-32
This early Tubaphone has the 10 3/4" pot, which many players prefer to the later 10 15/16" pot. It has a 17-fret neck. The banjo is in nice condition, and still has the original skin head. There is a little rust/darkening on some of the brackets, as usual. Click here for pictures
with Tubaphone tone ring; serial number 89120. This Tubaphone has the 10 15/16" pot and a 19-fret neck. The brackets have been replaced with later ones. Original (and rare) Grover tuners and engraved Presto tailpiece. Click here for pictures
Overall condition of this tenor banjo is excellent. Some wear on the first 5 frets. 4 piece flange. No tuners or tailpiece. With a new neck, this would make a great 5-string banjo. Decent hardshell case. SN 91555. Click here for pictures Click here for pictures
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