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VINTAGE BACON BELMONT TENOR BANJO GIBSON GEIB CASE SUPER DECO TIME CAPSULE XTRAS

Estimated price for orientation: 625 $

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Description
Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: BACON AND GIBSON
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Type: TENOR 4 STRING BELMONT


THIS IS A GREAT EXAMPLE OF 1930s DECO FLASH. FROM THE ESTATE OF A PROFESSIONAL RAGTIME PLAYER AND HIS MAIN INSTRUMENT FOR FIFTY YEARS.THIS BANJO IS SET UP TO PLAY EASY OUT OF THE BOX AND IT IS LOUD ENOUGH TO CUT THROUGH A BIG HORN SECTION..
AS YOU CAN SEE IT WAS EXTREMELY WELL CARED FOR.
THE WEATHER KING HEAD HAS SURFACE WEAR BUT HAS PLENTY OF YEARS LEFT.THE NECK AND FRETS ARE STRAIGHT AND EXCELLENT.ALONG WITH THE BANJO COMES THE FOLLOWING:AN EXTRA WEATHER KING HEAD IF YOU EVER NEED IT
A SET OF VEGA TENOR STRINGS
A NICE OLD VINTAGE HOOK ADJUSTMENT WRENCH
ADDITIONAL GROVER 1930s THREE LEGGED MAPLE TENOR BRIDGE WITH EBONY/IVORY  INSERTS.
OLD TENOR MUSIC SHEETSONE VERY HARD TO FIND GIBSON GEIB TENOR BANJO CASE WITH THE OLD LEATHER CIGAR HANDLE IN EXCELLENT SHAPE.THERE IS JUST THE LIGHTEST WEAR BUT OVERALL A SUPER COOL INSTRUMENT FOR TRADITIONAL JAZZ OR IRISH FOLK AND NEW WAVE.