1924 Paramount Leader Tenor Banjo
1924 Paramount ‘Leader’ 19 fret tenor banjo in very good condition. The ‘Leader model’ was made from either quality Brazilian or Indian rosewood, I have seen both wood versions and they look very similar. The resonator is decorated with maple /pearwood outer circle rings and checkered wood marquetry centre stripe, 5 piece Brazilian rosewood / maple neck, with checkerboard trim under the bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard. Headstock overlay features logo, model and floral inlays, Leader style inlay pattern up the fretboard, 19 frets which are in good condition with plenty of bite left, 24 brackets, round hole flange, raised arch-top tone ring, Paramount swivel lock tailpiece, flat bar armrest, new geared tuners all working perfectly. Comes with vintage case in good restored condition. New strings and hand made bridge, it has low action and a perfectly straight neck and has a powerful but sweet sustain from the arch-top tone ring and newly fitted Remo clear head * (SN:3694)
The Paramount Leader is the model above the style C
£1250
