• Front of Vega Style R Whyte Laydie Tenor Banjo

    This classic (and beautiful looking) open back Whyte Laydie banjo features unusual gold plated hardware (may be re-plated). Natural finish banjo with 2-piece maple neck, maple rim with tortoise plastic binding, bound ebony fretboard, dot & star inlays and Grover tuners. Could also make a fine 5-string conversion, with worn period hard shell case (green lining).


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    Condition Notes: Would benefit from a fret dress and new strings (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 46096
  • 1922
  • 2-piece maple neck with dark center strip
  • Ivoroid-bound, 17 fret ebony fingerboard
  • Pearl star inlay on 5th fret, dots elsewhere
  • ~10-5/8" translucent plastic head
  • Original No Knot tailpiece
  • 28 brackets (3 changed nuts)
  • Bracket band
  • Whyte Laydie tone ring
  • Headstock overlay features star inlay
  • 1-1/8" bone nut, ~19-7/8" scale
  • GROVER “PAT. PEND.” spring-loaded tuners with ivoroid buttons
  • Handcrafted in the U.S.A.
  • With C.G. Conn period hard shell case (green lining)

Vega Whyte Laydie Style R Tenor Banjo (1922)

Vega Whyte Laydie Style R Tenor Banjo (1922)

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Used

SKU: 80U-222885

$1,050 USD
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This classic (and beautiful looking) open back Whyte Laydie banjo features unusual gold plated hardware (may be re-plated). Natural finish banjo with 2-piece maple neck, maple rim with tortoise plastic binding, bound ebony fretboard, dot & star inlays and Grover tuners. Could also make a fine 5-string conversion, with worn period hard shell case (green lining).

This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Would benefit from a fret dress and new strings (This item is sold As-Is)
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More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 

For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • SN 46096
  • 1922
  • 2-piece maple neck with dark center strip
  • Ivoroid-bound, 17 fret ebony fingerboard
  • Pearl star inlay on 5th fret, dots elsewhere
  • ~10-5/8" translucent plastic head
  • Original No Knot tailpiece
  • 28 brackets (3 changed nuts)
  • Bracket band
  • Whyte Laydie tone ring
  • Headstock overlay features star inlay
  • 1-1/8" bone nut, ~19-7/8" scale
  • GROVER “PAT. PEND.” spring-loaded tuners with ivoroid buttons
  • Handcrafted in the U.S.A.
  • With C.G. Conn period hard shell case (green lining)
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