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An enduring model, tenor banjo fans will appreciate this Vega, with a 10-15/16" skin head on a maple rim, and a Tubaphone tone ring. It has a 19-fret bound ebony fingerboard with pearl block and dot inlays, and 2-piece maple neck with center strip. The double-bound resonator has a sunburst finish on flame maple back and pearloid sides. Period hard shell case. Made in USA.
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Condition Notes: Needs dowel stick reset, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)× This used product is in Fair Condition
Fair condition items are used and have various imperfections that impact the function of the item. They aren’t broken but have minor functional issues and minor to severe cosmetic imperfections. Ideal for budget-conscious players or those willing to give it a little extra care.
Condition Notes: Needs dowel stick reset, etc. (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
- SN 99201 stamped on rim and dowel stick
- 1956
- Sunburst finish
- Double bound resonator, flame maple back, pearloid sides
- 10-15/16" top frosted head
- Brown stain on maple rim, tortoise plastic purfling and black-finished endcap
- Tubaphone tone ring
- 27 brackets, missing 1, bolts, L-shoes, and bracket band
- 4-piece flange
- 19-fret bound ebony fingerboard
- 1-3/16" nut, 23" scale
- Pearl block and dot inlays
- Sunburst finish on 2-piece maple neck with centerstrip
- "ELTON" stamped armrest
- Off-set pancake tuners with white button
- Straight-pull tailpiece
- Peghead features logo and star inlays
- Period hard shell case
- Made in USA
Vega Vegaphone Professional Tenor Banjo (c.1956)
Vega Vegaphone Professional Tenor Banjo (c.1956)
SKU: 80U-221929
An enduring model, tenor banjo fans will appreciate this Vega, with a 10-15/16" skin head on a maple rim, and a Tubaphone tone ring. It has a 19-fret bound ebony fingerboard with pearl block and dot inlays, and 2-piece maple neck with center strip. The double-bound resonator has a sunburst finish on flame maple back and pearloid sides. Period hard shell case. Made in USA.
Condition Notes: Needs dowel stick reset, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
Fair condition items are used and have various imperfections that impact the function of the item. They aren’t broken but have minor functional issues and minor to severe cosmetic imperfections. Ideal for budget-conscious players or those willing to give it a little extra care.
Condition Notes: Needs dowel stick reset, etc. (This item is sold As-iS)
Learn more about our condition ratings
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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
- SN 99201 stamped on rim and dowel stick
- 1956
- Sunburst finish
- Double bound resonator, flame maple back, pearloid sides
- 10-15/16" top frosted head
- Brown stain on maple rim, tortoise plastic purfling and black-finished endcap
- Tubaphone tone ring
- 27 brackets, missing 1, bolts, L-shoes, and bracket band
- 4-piece flange
- 19-fret bound ebony fingerboard
- 1-3/16" nut, 23" scale
- Pearl block and dot inlays
- Sunburst finish on 2-piece maple neck with centerstrip
- "ELTON" stamped armrest
- Off-set pancake tuners with white button
- Straight-pull tailpiece
- Peghead features logo and star inlays
- Period hard shell case
- Made in USA

















