Ludwig Kingston Tenor Banjo

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Ludwig Kingston 19 fret tenor banjo built in the mid 20’s in Chicago. It’s a great chance to own an easy to play vintage tenor banjo which has been set up with low action to play Trad music on. It has a nice punchy sound and ideal for intermediate level of playing. The banjo is almost 100 years old and is in very good condition with original Planet tuners, Ludwig tail piece, Ludwig arm rest and even the Ludwig leatherette hardshell case in great condition.

Banjo details:

• Neck and resonator made from walnut.
• Bracket hooks: 26 x nickel plated steel with square heads fitting through brass scalloped tension rim.
• Ebony neck with diamond imitation diamond MOP decals
• Planet geared tuners.
• Ludwig tailpiece.

Measurements: 

Total banjo length: 865 mm (34-1/16″)
Vibrating string length: 585 mm (23-1/32″)
Fingerboard length: 397 mm (15-5/8″)
Fingerboard width at nut: 30 mm (1-3/16″)
Fingerboard width at body: 41 mm (1-19/32″)
Head diameter: 271 mm (10-21/32″)
Resonator diameter: 345 mm (13-19/32″)
Rim and resonator depth: 75 mm (2-15/16″)
Scale length (nut to saddle): 23″

For Sale £785