1927 Vega Vegaphone Resonator Tenor Banjo

Overview: Man, they don't come much cleaner than this beaut... or as practical! This is trad-jazz ready with a clear mylar head (so you can peek the innards and keep up with the brass), geared tuners, and plenty of get-up-and go volume and snap.

Interesting features: The "pie plate" resonator with its flamed-maple wedges looks fantastic. Add to that a heavy-duty, multi-ply rim and its Tubaphone ("Vegaphone") tonering and accompanying hardware and you've got a professional, engine-room sort-of instrument. It's also got tortoise binding at every edge on the rim.

Repairs included: Jose gave it a level/dress of the frets and thorough setup. It's playing spot-on and ready to serve.

• Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz
• Scale length: 23"
• Nut width: 1 1/8"
• Neck shape: medium V
• Board radius: flat
• Depth at first fret: 59/64"
• Depth at seventh fret: 63/64"
• Head diameter: 10 15/16"
• Resonator diameter: 13 3/8"
• Depth overall at rim: 3"
• Rim wood: ply maple
• Tonering: Vegaphone (Tubaphone)
• Bridge: maple/ebony 3-foot
• Fretboard: ebony
• Neck wood: maple
• Action height at 12th fret: 1/16" overall (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 32w, 20w, 13, 9 for CGDA tuning
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: low/small

Condition notes: It's all-original save for the tuners, perhaps the nut, the head, and bridge. The finish is original and, while it shows minor usewear and playwear, it's in good shape and glows nicely.

It comes with: It's got a good hard case.

Consignor tag: SKEN