Details
A great jazz-age 19-fret tenor that's fully playable and ready to go, and doesn't cost much, either. Of course there's some wear to the finish, and the surface of the metal parts has a confusing effect that looks like tarnished silver (but it's supposed to be nickel plating). So if you want a 100 years-old banjo that shines like the grille on a new car, well, this probably isn't going to move you. But considering its age, and how well it functions, this Vega Tubaphone tenor has a great vintage vibe and a sparkling tone that makes up for some metal parts that don't shine. Comes with the original hardshell case.
Specs
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Binding
Ivoroid on neck, faux tortoise on shell
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
original shellac varnish
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Frets to body
19
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Neck material
Maple
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Nut width
1 1/8"
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Scale length
23 1/8"
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Total frets
19
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Year
1924
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Diameter
10 15/16"
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Flange
Vega Multi-Piece Flange
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Resonator
Yes
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Shell
laminated maple
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Tone ring
Tubaphone
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
61971
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SKU
VEGTUBA-61971
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UPC
140950
