Vega Original No.3 Plectrum banjo with Hard Case

Vega Original
£1,249.00

**Rare banjo** Vintage original Vega No.3 plectrum banjo with tubaphone tone ring. The Vega No.3 has been a top of the range model for many years. Features the excellent tubaphone tone ring, original Grover tuners, Presto tailpiece and a hand made resonator for that extra punch. Full Eaglemusic workshop setup with new 1/2 inch bridge and new strings. Supplied in original hard case with original bridge. Commission Sale

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Key Features
Made in the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A
Hand crafted
Supplied with Hard Case

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Description

The Vega tubaphone banjo is unquestionably one of the most unique banjos ever designed and produced. This is an excellent, highest quality vintage banjo

The Vega No.3 is hand built from maple, ebony fingerboard, traditional Vega shape neck, tubaphone tone ring, nickel plated hardware and eccentric original Grover tuners.

 

Specification

Banjo Type
4 String Banjo
Number of Strings
4 String

Pot

Pot Type
Resonator
Pot Diameter
11"
Pot Construction
Laminate or multi layer plywood rim
Tone Ring Fitted
Yes
Tone Ring Type
Tubaphone Tone Ring
Banjo Head Type
Vellum
Armrest Fitted
No

Neck

Number of Frets
22
Long Neck Banjo
No
Spikes Fitted
None

Finish

Tuning
Standard Plectrum Tuning CGBD

Electrics

Electro Acoustic Model
No

Used Status

Availability
SOLD
Used Instrument
Used - (Vintage)

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