Art-i-So Majestic Tenor Banjo
Beautiful 19 fret tenor banjo from 1920’s made by the Puntolillo Company, New York. Same company responsible for building the S. S. Stewart branded banjos like the Wondertone. Great sounding arch top banjo which has a sweet sustain with bass resonance and a rich soft tone, lovely low action and a dream to play. The neck is made from 5 piece walnut, ebony fretboard, and MOP position markers and nicely inlaid mother of pearl to the head stock bearing the name ‘Art-i-So’ which is one of the Majestic range of hand built banjos.
The unique nickel plated wrap-around flange slips over the multiply maple rim, which holds the arch top tone ring in place. The walnut resonator has inlaid purfling around the outer walls and the back has burl wood veneer covering. Geared tuner pegs (same as Clifford Essex banjos) all working well, Waverly tail piece and thin Grover bridge. Has a smooth top 11″ Remo head and new set of medium gauge nickel strings.
Great tenor banjo with slick neck and easy play, just sounds like a banjo should sound. Banjo is for sale £795