• Front and side of Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo

    This vintage Vega conversion banjo has a ~11-3/4" hide head on a Whyte Laydie tone ring, and a maple rim trimmed with plastic tortoise binding. The natural gloss finished two-piece maple neck by an unknown maker has an ivoroid bound ebony fretboard with Whyte Laydie No.2 style inlays. The neck is further styled with an ebony heel-cap and an S scoop at 17th fret. The peghead inlays feature the classic gryphon on the ebony headstock overlay. Comes with Boulder gigbag. Made in USA. On consignment.


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  • Front and side of Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo
  • Full front and side of Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo
  • Front of Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo
  • Tailpiece of Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo
  • Front neck joint of Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo
  • Fretboard of Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo
  • Headstock of Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo
  • Tuners of Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo
  • Inside rim of Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo
  • Neck joint of Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo
  • Back and side of Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo
  • Full back and side of Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo
  • Side of Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo
  • Gigbag for Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo
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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

  • 1925
  • 64951
  • Satin natural finish on pot
  • Whyte Laydie tone ring
  • ~11-3/4" hide head
  • 1/2" maple rim, stamped '64951', tortoise plastic binding, black finished rim cap
  • 30 brackets and shoes
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Natural gloss finish on neck
  • 2-piece conversion maple neck with center stripe by unknown maker
  • Bound ebony fingerboard with engraved pearl star and dot inlays
  • Scooped starting at 17th fret
  • Style No.2 pearl inlays
  • 1-5/16" nut, 26" scale
  • Maple dowel stick is unmarked
  • Ebony peghead overlay features engraved pearl gryphon, star, and floral inlays
  • Five Star planetary pegs and geared 5th string tuner with ivoroid buttons
  • Vintage style tailpiece
  • Wire armrest
  • Boulder gigbag (Blue)
  • Made in USA
  • Consignment

Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo (1925)

Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion No.2 Openback Banjo (1925)

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SKU: 60U-223314

$2,350 USD
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This vintage Vega conversion banjo has a ~11-3/4" hide head on a Whyte Laydie tone ring, and a maple rim trimmed with plastic tortoise binding. The natural gloss finished two-piece maple neck by an unknown maker has an ivoroid bound ebony fretboard with Whyte Laydie No.2 style inlays. The neck is further styled with an ebony heel-cap and an S scoop at 17th fret. The peghead inlays feature the classic gryphon on the ebony headstock overlay. Comes with Boulder gigbag. Made in USA. On consignment.

This product is in Excellent condition (Learn More)
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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

  • 1925
  • 64951
  • Satin natural finish on pot
  • Whyte Laydie tone ring
  • ~11-3/4" hide head
  • 1/2" maple rim, stamped '64951', tortoise plastic binding, black finished rim cap
  • 30 brackets and shoes
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Natural gloss finish on neck
  • 2-piece conversion maple neck with center stripe by unknown maker
  • Bound ebony fingerboard with engraved pearl star and dot inlays
  • Scooped starting at 17th fret
  • Style No.2 pearl inlays
  • 1-5/16" nut, 26" scale
  • Maple dowel stick is unmarked
  • Ebony peghead overlay features engraved pearl gryphon, star, and floral inlays
  • Five Star planetary pegs and geared 5th string tuner with ivoroid buttons
  • Vintage style tailpiece
  • Wire armrest
  • Boulder gigbag (Blue)
  • Made in USA
  • Consignment
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