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    This century-old Style R tenor features a big 11-7/8" newer skin head for a deeper sound, a Whyte Laydie tone ring, 16-fret bound ebony flat fingerboard on a 2-piece maple neck with center stripe, No-Knot tailpiece. Hardware appears original. Period hard shell case. Built in USA (needs a little work: set-up, fret level, etc. - 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 45443
  • 1921
  • VGC (needs set-up, fret level, etc. - sold AS-IS)
  • Satin natural finish
  • Whyte Laydie tone ring
  • 11-7/8" newer skin head
  • 1/2" multi-ply maple rim, stamped "45443", tortoise plastic binding, black finished rim cap
  • 30 brackets, bolts and shoes (mix of original and replacement)
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Bracket band
  • Chromed metal resonator installed
  • 2-piece maple neck with center stripe
  • 16-fret bound ebony flat fingerboard with pearl dots and star
  • "V" neck profile
  • 1-1/8" nut, 20" scale
  • Dowel stick stamped "45443", "WHYTE LAYDIE", "STYLE R", " MADE BY | THE VEGA COMPANY | BOSTON, MASS. USA" "PAT. NUMBERS"
  • No-Knot tailpiece
  • Friction tuners with ivoroid buttons
  • Tone ring, tuners, hardware appears original
  • Pearwood heel cap and peghead overlay features star inlay
  • Period hard shell case (lavender lining)
  • Built in Boston, USA

Vega Whyte Laydie Style R Tenor Banjo (1921)

Vega Whyte Laydie Style R Tenor Banjo (1921)

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SKU: 80U-219451

$700 USD
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This century-old Style R tenor features a big 11-7/8" newer skin head for a deeper sound, a Whyte Laydie tone ring, 16-fret bound ebony flat fingerboard on a 2-piece maple neck with center stripe, No-Knot tailpiece. Hardware appears original. Period hard shell case. Built in USA (needs a little work: set-up, fret level, etc. - 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 45443
  • 1921
  • VGC (needs set-up, fret level, etc. - sold AS-IS)
  • Satin natural finish
  • Whyte Laydie tone ring
  • 11-7/8" newer skin head
  • 1/2" multi-ply maple rim, stamped "45443", tortoise plastic binding, black finished rim cap
  • 30 brackets, bolts and shoes (mix of original and replacement)
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Bracket band
  • Chromed metal resonator installed
  • 2-piece maple neck with center stripe
  • 16-fret bound ebony flat fingerboard with pearl dots and star
  • "V" neck profile
  • 1-1/8" nut, 20" scale
  • Dowel stick stamped "45443", "WHYTE LAYDIE", "STYLE R", " MADE BY | THE VEGA COMPANY | BOSTON, MASS. USA" "PAT. NUMBERS"
  • No-Knot tailpiece
  • Friction tuners with ivoroid buttons
  • Tone ring, tuners, hardware appears original
  • Pearwood heel cap and peghead overlay features star inlay
  • Period hard shell case (lavender lining)
  • Built in Boston, USA
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