Concertone Tenor Banjo
Item B-80  

This banjo has great volume. The Concertone is a quality made circa 1920's vintage tenor banjo with resonator. It has a 1/4" steel tone ring that is inset on a 11" diameter rim. The heavy flange is nickel-plated brass. The banjo as been equipped with new string nut, strings, brass tailpiece and bridge. The straight 19-fret neck has a 23 1/4" scale length, with 1 1/8" width at the first fret. The neck is laminated down the center. The banjo is very clean with all of its hooks and nuts and original hardware. The original ivoroid-knob tuning pegs are fully functional. The peghead veneer and fingerboard is a nice pearloid with engraved designs. The banjo has inlaid marquetry with bird's eye maple and inlayed marquetry on the resonator. Great care has been taken to set this banjo up for a great playing experience.

The first sound sample is called Elzic's Farewell and was recorded in DGBE tuning (Chicago Tuning), Key G Modal.
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The second sound sample is called Sally Ann and was recorded in DGBE tuning (Chicago Tuning), Key C.
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Some well-known Irish banjo players prefer 17-Fret necks. Upon request, this banjo can be provided as a CELTIC TENOR BANJO at an additional charge of $20. The nut and bridge will be modified and a new set of Irish Tenor Strings (.014 .024w .032w .042w) will be installed.

Price:  $825.00 + Shipping
(actual freight and insurance cost via Priority Mail, based on location, weight, and insured value)

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