Epiphone Recording ‘A’ 19 fret tenor banjo. X style flange model bearing serial # 5915 featuring the 3rd generation tone ring where the tone ring rests upon 26 metal spacing segments that are embedded on the 3/4″ ply rim. American walnut neck is reinforced by three veneers of holly and ebony. The fingerboard is genuine Gaboon ebony, mounted on three veneers of contrasting woods, bound on the side with white pyralin. The neck is decorated with diamond style position markers and the head plate is ebony with an elaborate inlaid design of mother of pearl. The original Grover tuners were updated with quality Gotoh geared tuners which were professionally fitted by Clareen Banjos. Straight neck with low playing action right up the fret board. I have used nickel strings 12, 18w, 28w, and 38w gauge and is perfect for playing Irish trad. The sound of these banjos has to be heard to be believed, the tone is vibrant, powerful and far reaching, yet when played lightly moving the pick away from the bridge it has a low lilting sweetness and sonorous in quality. I have fitted one of my own hand made 5/8″ walnut and ebony tipped bridges.

The resonator is made from 6 ply American walnut with inlays of holly to match the neck. Original Epiphone clamshell tail piece which is engraved with ‘Epiphone’ name and armrest, comes with the original Epiphone vintage case which has been professionally recovered and lined. The overall condition of this banjo is in excellent shape including the original lacquer.