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1927 Paramount Style A 19 fret tenor banjo from the famous Rettburg & Lange factory New York.  This particular Style A is in excellent condition with original gloss lacquer finish both on neck and resonator as shown in the photographs. The nickel plating throughout is also in excellent shape for a banjo of 90 years old. The ‘Style A model’ were made from quality rock maple tone wood, and with ageing the patina of the lacquer turns to beautiful amber tones. The banjo has a perfectly straight neck and I have set the action low and good shape frets. Fitted with 12, 17, 28, 38, nickel strings and setup for trad playing. Fitted a new Remo white smooth top 11 – 2/16″ head which produces great crisp sustaining tones from the arch top tone ring. All of the hooks and nuts are all original Paramount. Comes with black leatherette hard shell vintage case finished with inner yellow lining and single box pocket (non original). The banjo has been very well cared for throughout its lifetime as seen from the photos, if you require any more info please let me know.

Banjo details

• * (SN:8689) built in the year 1927
• The headstock has mother of pearl inlay with the Paramount name along with elaborate floral designs
• Maple neck with centre walnut strip and purfling on the sides of the neck
• Rosewood fretboard with diamond MOP inlay position markers
• 23″ scale length neck from nut to bridge
• Paramount figure 8 Page geared tuners (all in perfect working condition)
• 24 bracket hooks & nuts supporting archtop tone ring
• Round hole flange plate
• Paramount swivel lock tailpiece
• Paramount flat bar adjustable armrest
• Remo white smooth top 11 – 2/16″ head