1924 Paramount ‘Leader’ 19 fret tenor banjo in very good condition. The ‘Leader model’ was made from either quality Brazilian or Indian rosewood, I have seen both wood versions and they look very similar. The resonator is decorated with maple /pearwood outer circle rings and checkered wood marquetry centre stripe, 5 piece Brazilian rosewood / maple neck, with checkerboard trim under the bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard. Headstock overlay features logo, model and floral inlays, Leader style inlay pattern up the fretboard, 19 frets which are in good condition with plenty of bite left, 24 brackets, round hole flange, raised arch-top tone ring, Paramount swivel lock tailpiece, hot dog armrest, original paramount figure 8 page tuners all working perfectly. Comes with brand new Clareen case. New strings and hand made bridge, it has low action and a perfectly straight neck and has a powerful but sweet sustain from the arch-top tone ring and newly fitted Remo Renaissance head * (SN:3694)

The Paramount Leader is the model above the style C

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Bacon & Day Special Tenor banjo Style No 2 built in Groton, Connecticut around 1929. The B&D Special series was the next model down from the Silver Bell series. These banjos are very comfortable to play, and play they do! Beautiful deep rich tone with punchy bass on the G and D strings, A and E strings are also pure in tonal sound. The action is low and the neck is straight all of the way up the fret board. This banjo has been very well cared for and I would consider in excellent condition. If you own another vintage banjo and have never played a B&D you should definately check them out. They are robust and you can play them hard and they will hold their tune and tone. Enough said check out the video..

Comes with original vintage B&D case in great condition

For Sale: £1275

Banjo Details

• Scale length, 28.5 mm | nutwidth, 34 mm
• 2-piece maple neck with bound ebony fretboard
• Pearl fretboard inlays, pearl B&D Special and flower inlays on the headstock
• Straight neck with good frets and low action
• Bacon original bridge
• Original Presto tail piece and Bacon armrest
• laminated stained 1/2″maple rim with 24 nickel plated shoes hooks and nuts
• Grover pancake geared tuners (all working perfectly)
• New Remo 11″ clear head
• Maple resonator with rosewood laminate back and tulip pattern nickel plated flange
• B&D Special name plate to back of resonator