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About the banjo

1928 Paramount Style A 19 fret tenor banjo from the famous Rettburg & Lange factory New York.  This particular Style A is in excellent condition with original gloss lacquer finish both on neck and resonator as shown in the photographs. The nickel plating throughout is also in excellent shape for a banjo of 90 years old, the tonering shows a little oxidization but thats all. The ‘Style A model’ were made from quality rock maple tone wood, and with ageing the patina of the lacquer turns to beautiful amber tones. The banjo has a perfectly straight neck and I have set the action low and good shape frets. Fitted with 12, 17, 28, 38, nickel strings and setup for trad playing. I have also fitted a new Remo renaissance 11 – 2/16″ head with produces great crisp sustaining tones from the arch top tone ring. All of the hooks and nuts are all original Paramount. Comes with black leatherette hard shell vintage case finished with inner purple velvet and single box pocket. The banjo has been very well cared for throughout its lifetime as seen from the photos, if you require any more info please let me know.

Banjo details

• * (SN:11239) built in the year 1928
• The headstock has mother of pearl inlay with the Paramount name along with elaborate floral designs
• Maple neck with centre walnut strip and purfling on the sides of the neck
• Rosewood fretboard with diamond MOP inlay position markers
• 23″ scale length neck from nut to bridge
• Paramount figure 8 Page geared tuners
• 24 bracket hooks & nuts supporting archtop tone ring
• Round hole flange plate
• Paramount swivel lock tailpiece
• Paramount flat bar adjustable armrest
• Remo renaissance 11 – 2/16″ head

SOLD

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A very much sought after tenor banjo and in very fine condition. I was pleasantly surprised when this model A arrived as it looked in virtually unplayed condition. The banjo just needed a little TLC as the plating was dulled and there was some minor surface checking to the lacquer which is normal for a banjo of its age.

The walnut neck is perfectly true with low action throughout the scale. I fitted a new Remo renaissance head 10 – 15/16″ which is perfect fit for Epiphones and this give it good cutting power, with nice sweet sustain.