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    A parts banjo with an original 1922 Vega Tubaphone rim, Later Vega Maple resonator. Maple neck has been made into a 5-string neck from a plectrum neck. Equipped with replacement tuners and tailpiece. The neck has been very modified for this 5-string conversion. Binding needs repaired on resonator and some cracks on edge. Reunion Blues gigbag included. Made in USA.


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    Condition Notes: Would benefit from a dowel stick reset, fret dress, repair resonator - Sold AS-IS. (This item is sold As-Is)

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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.

  • 1922
  • SN 49836
  • Unknown brand Plectrum neck modified to 5-string neck
  • Installed on an original 1922 Vega pot
  • ~10-5/8" Fiberskyn head
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Bracket band with 28 brackets
  • Tubaphone tone ring
  • Replacement fingerboard with fancy pearl inlays
  • Newer finger-style tailpiece (gold)
  • Aftermarket gold planetary tuners (wood buttons)
  • Chrome 5th string tuner with amber button
  • Tortoise plastic binding on rim and resonator
  • Wire armrest
  • Peghead overlay features "BARRY" pearl logo inlay
  • ~27" scale, 1-1/4" nut, frets
  • Railroad spikes installed in frets 7, 9, and 10
  • Strung with Aquila red strings and ~1/2" Grover bridge
  • Reunion Blues gigbag
  • Made in USA

Vega Tubaphone Conversion Banjo (1922)

Vega Tubaphone Conversion Banjo (1922)

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A parts banjo with an original 1922 Vega Tubaphone rim, Later Vega Maple resonator. Maple neck has been made into a 5-string neck from a plectrum neck. Equipped with replacement tuners and tailpiece. The neck has been very modified for this 5-string conversion. Binding needs repaired on resonator and some cracks on edge. Reunion Blues gigbag included. Made in USA.

This product is in Project Condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Would benefit from a dowel stick reset, fret dress, repair resonator - Sold AS-IS. (This item is sold As-Is)
More Details

More Details

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

  • 1922
  • SN 49836
  • Unknown brand Plectrum neck modified to 5-string neck
  • Installed on an original 1922 Vega pot
  • ~10-5/8" Fiberskyn head
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Bracket band with 28 brackets
  • Tubaphone tone ring
  • Replacement fingerboard with fancy pearl inlays
  • Newer finger-style tailpiece (gold)
  • Aftermarket gold planetary tuners (wood buttons)
  • Chrome 5th string tuner with amber button
  • Tortoise plastic binding on rim and resonator
  • Wire armrest
  • Peghead overlay features "BARRY" pearl logo inlay
  • ~27" scale, 1-1/4" nut, frets
  • Railroad spikes installed in frets 7, 9, and 10
  • Strung with Aquila red strings and ~1/2" Grover bridge
  • Reunion Blues gigbag
  • Made in USA
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