• Front & Side of Vega Whyte Laydie Style R Tenor Banjo

    A Boston-era Fairbanks/Vega Whyte Laydie, built during the transition from the Fairbanks name to the Vega brand. The Style R is the standard Whyte Laydie appointment level, featuring a bound ebony fingerboard with pearl dot and star inlays, maple neck, bracket band around rim, and the celebrated Whyte Laydie tone ring. Natural finish. Hardshell and gigbag case combination. Made in USA. On consignment.


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    Condition Notes: Overspray on neck, a newer tailpiece, two small holes in dowel

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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.

  • 1920
  • SN 37855
  • Multi-ply maple rim
  • Whyte Laydie tone ring
  • 10-5/8" bottom frosted head, bracket band with 28 brackets, notched tension hoop
  • Dowel stamped: "WHYTE LAYDIE" "STYLE R" "37855" and other markings unclear (two holes from removed accessory)
  • Multi-piece maple neck, V profile, over-sprayed finish, ebony heel cap
  • Ebony fingerboard with pearl star and dot marker inlays, grained ivoroid binding
  • 1-5/32" bone nut
  • 1/2" straight maple and rosewood top bridge
  • 20" scale, 17 frets, tuned: C G D A
  • Nickel-plated hardware
  • Tensioning tailpiece (newer replacement)
  • Wire armrest
  • Black headstock overlay has pearl star peghead inlay
  • Grover Leader geared tuners with ivoroid buttons, stamped "GROVER PAT"
  • Slightly oversized 1930s hardshell case (purple lining), gigbag fits over case
  • Built in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • Consignment

Vega Whyte Laydie Style R Tenor Banjo (1920)

Vega Whyte Laydie Style R Tenor Banjo (1920)

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SKU: 80U-224385

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A Boston-era Fairbanks/Vega Whyte Laydie, built during the transition from the Fairbanks name to the Vega brand. The Style R is the standard Whyte Laydie appointment level, featuring a bound ebony fingerboard with pearl dot and star inlays, maple neck, bracket band around rim, and the celebrated Whyte Laydie tone ring. Natural finish. Hardshell and gigbag case combination. Made in USA. On consignment.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Overspray on neck, a newer tailpiece, two small holes in dowel
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.

  • 1920
  • SN 37855
  • Multi-ply maple rim
  • Whyte Laydie tone ring
  • 10-5/8" bottom frosted head, bracket band with 28 brackets, notched tension hoop
  • Dowel stamped: "WHYTE LAYDIE" "STYLE R" "37855" and other markings unclear (two holes from removed accessory)
  • Multi-piece maple neck, V profile, over-sprayed finish, ebony heel cap
  • Ebony fingerboard with pearl star and dot marker inlays, grained ivoroid binding
  • 1-5/32" bone nut
  • 1/2" straight maple and rosewood top bridge
  • 20" scale, 17 frets, tuned: C G D A
  • Nickel-plated hardware
  • Tensioning tailpiece (newer replacement)
  • Wire armrest
  • Black headstock overlay has pearl star peghead inlay
  • Grover Leader geared tuners with ivoroid buttons, stamped "GROVER PAT"
  • Slightly oversized 1930s hardshell case (purple lining), gigbag fits over case
  • Built in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • Consignment
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