A quality built 19 fret tenor banjo using the best woods and reproduction Paragon banjo parts. The banjo was built in 2014 by Jim Patton using the exact build plans as Essex banjos in the 1930’s so every detail is as accurate as the original. The figured maple neck is multi-laminated both in the centre and under the fret board for strength and stability. Ebony fretboard with white side binding and fancy mother of pearl position markers. The ebony headstock is also identical to the original Mother of pearl design bearing the name of the owner Parajim (instead of Paragon). Jim Barcoe had plans to begin manufacturing these Paragon replica’s and had a total of 3 built, but sadly passed away in 2018. This banjo is with currently me which is on consignment from his son to sell on his behalf.

Neck Details

The neck is 32mm width at the nut and has a scale length of 23.5″. The lathe turned rim is made from rock maple capped top and bottom with rosewood. The rim design has 24 drilled holes to channel the sound waves from the tone ring. The shoes are mounted on the side skirt, similar to the vega artist design and the flange has the circular hole design. Fitted with white smooth top 11″ med crown head, which if preferred can be swapped over for clear or renaissance head. The scalloped tension ring, tailpiece, tone ring and flange setup are all original Paragon parts. The multi layered mixed laminated resonator design is very tastefully made and is concaved to match the Paragon design. The banjo has all of the sound characteristics of the original model which you will hear in the video. Comes with a newer type Clareen hardshell case.