1927 Paramount Style B Short Scale

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A very rare short scale tenor banjo from the famous Rettburg & Lange Banjo Company in New York. Most likely a special commission made banjo which has been kept in first class condition throughout its lifetime. The Style B has a neck and resonator made from walnut and a maple rim which is standard with all models. The 5 piece neck is nicely profiled made from walnut with centred maple/walnut laminates for strength and stability and has an ebony heel cap. The head stock is nicely finished with mother of pearl bearing the branded name Paramount Style B. The neck is perfectly straight and action is set low and plays throughout every fret without buzzes. The rosewood neck has mother of pearl inlay markers and the side is bonded with checkered wood marquetry. As seen from the photos the banjo has been very well looked after with original lacquer and no sign of bucket markings or dents or dings. The resonator has a beautiful walnut grain with side strips similar match to the neck marquetry and circular rings to the rear.

I decided to install a clear head as there is no rust or pitting evident throughout the nickel plating thus showing off the beautiful condition of this banjo. Most importantly the sound from this little gem is amazing as you would expect from the paramount brand. I have stripped this instrument down and hand polished every part (as I do with all my banjos) and its as new looking as it left the factory. Everything is original from the hooks and nuts, page 8 paramount geared tuners, hot dog arm rest, swivel tail piece, archtop tone ring. Comes with its original paramount case in good condition. The serial number is 9667 which makes it a 1927 build.

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