1924 Bacon Style C Tenor Banjo

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This rare Bacon Style C short scale tenor banjo (17 frets) is in immaculate condition. Original varnish throughout, no dings, dents or repairs, the frets are even original with plenty of life left in them. Solid five-piece centre-strip maple neck with multi-ply maple rim and nice maple veneer walls and cream binding strips along fretboard sides. The neck is straight and true and the action is superb and fast. Has newly installed quality geared tuners (not the cheap far east type), Kershner style tailpiece with adjustment screw to apply downward pressure on the bridge. Newly installed 11″ clear WeatherKing head that gives this little Bacon the power and brightness of a professional level hand made banjo. Heavy notched 1/2″ tension hoop over a spun nickel tone ring. The shoes, hooks and nuts are also the heavy type as seen on Gibson and Vega banjos making this banjo weigh in at 3kg. These banjo sometimes come with the Elton nickel plated spin-on / spin-off resonator (as an extra) similar to orpheum banjos. I have fitted a matching maple resonator which helps boast an already great sound. Setup for trad or jazz playing with new maple/ebony bridge and nickel strings and comes with original case in good solid condition. Easy to remove resonator so can be played as an open back if preferred. For Sale £595