Description
Exc. condition. Almost no sign of playing on the frets. Some scratching on back of resonator and sidewalls. Appears to be all original hardware, except newer tailpiece replacement. Excellent conversion and setup with 5 railroad spikes at 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12th frets, for capoing in A, Bb, B, C, and D.
No-hole archtop from the peak of their construction. Mahogany banjo with multiple white-black-white bindings around top and back edge of resonator, with black line showing above, below, and on the sides. Wonderful 5-string neck by Frank Neat with hearts and flowers inlay and multiple binding along Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and multiple-bound heelcap. Very high-grade Krishot pre-War style “pancake” tuners, with Schaller 5th. Two-piece tube and plate flange, This is a very fine sounding banjo. No-hole archtops are preferred by many over 40-hole archtops, because of the ability to reach a lower center of resonance and produce a strong presence. This banjo comes all set up with a great neck and tuners and good newer hardcase with 5 latches and leather handle. Also includes a period hardshell case, which has been previously marked “TB-5” and has a sticker identifying it as being in the Tsumura collection. This period case contains “extras”. Original tenor neck is intact with original Grover Patent tuners. Original neck is in fine shape with hardly any fretwear. Also included is the original Oettinger-style 4-string tailpiece and old Elton armrest in great shape. Banjo in great shape and sounds great.
