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    Rebuilt by the late Mike Ramsey in his Chapel Hill workshop, this Vega Whyte Laydie conversion is made from an original 1926 Vega pot and tone ring, with a reproduction 2-piece maple neck. Equipped with a skin head, notched tension hoop, bracket band, No-Knot tailpiece, and Planetary tuning machines. The fingerboard is scooped at the 17th fret for easy playing. Hardshell case included. Made in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. 


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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams.
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • 2000s / 1926
  • SN 68660
  • 11" Laminate maple pot with black painted rim cap
  • Whyte Laydie tone ring
  • 10-15/16" skin head
  • 28 brackets with L-shoes
  • Bracket band
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Flamed maple neck and dowel stick with center stripe
  • "V" neck profile
  • Ebony fingerboard, peghead overlay, and heel cap
  • Ivoroid-bound fingerboard scooped at 17th fret
  • No-Knot tailpiece
  • Planetary tuning machines with plastic buttons
  • Gotoh 5th string tuning machine has grained ivoroid button
  • Wire armrest
  • Nickel hardware
  • No. 2 style pearl inlay
  • Peghead overlay features pearl star, scroll, and Gryphon inlay
  • Fingerboard features "Christmas tree" dot inlays with 1st fret scroll and 5th fret star
  • Dowel stick placard reads "MIKE RAMSEY / MAKER / CHAPEL HILL N. CAROLINA
  • ~25-7/8" scale, 1-3/8" nut, 17 frets
  • Hardshell case
  • Made in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Ramsey / Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion Open Back Banjo (2000s)

Ramsey / Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion Open Back Banjo (2000s)

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SKU: 60U-223229

$2,500 USD
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Rebuilt by the late Mike Ramsey in his Chapel Hill workshop, this Vega Whyte Laydie conversion is made from an original 1926 Vega pot and tone ring, with a reproduction 2-piece maple neck. Equipped with a skin head, notched tension hoop, bracket band, No-Knot tailpiece, and Planetary tuning machines. The fingerboard is scooped at the 17th fret for easy playing. Hardshell case included. Made in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. 

This product is in Excellent condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Fret level and set up by our shop.
More Details

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams.
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • 2000s / 1926
  • SN 68660
  • 11" Laminate maple pot with black painted rim cap
  • Whyte Laydie tone ring
  • 10-15/16" skin head
  • 28 brackets with L-shoes
  • Bracket band
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Flamed maple neck and dowel stick with center stripe
  • "V" neck profile
  • Ebony fingerboard, peghead overlay, and heel cap
  • Ivoroid-bound fingerboard scooped at 17th fret
  • No-Knot tailpiece
  • Planetary tuning machines with plastic buttons
  • Gotoh 5th string tuning machine has grained ivoroid button
  • Wire armrest
  • Nickel hardware
  • No. 2 style pearl inlay
  • Peghead overlay features pearl star, scroll, and Gryphon inlay
  • Fingerboard features "Christmas tree" dot inlays with 1st fret scroll and 5th fret star
  • Dowel stick placard reads "MIKE RAMSEY / MAKER / CHAPEL HILL N. CAROLINA
  • ~25-7/8" scale, 1-3/8" nut, 17 frets
  • Hardshell case
  • Made in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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