1927 Bacon & Day Silver Bell N0.1 four string tenor banjo made in Groton, CT. The Bacon and Day company was the collaboration of David Day, former plant manager of the Vega Banjo Company and Fred Bacon. Designed for their cutting power in the 1920’s jazz era, they are loud, but have great tone. This Silver Bell has an ivoroid bound 23″ scale figured maple 5 piece neck and birds-eye maple resonator finished in a beautiful sunburst finish. The neck is 100% straight with low playing action and has been recently completely refretted. Ivoroid-bound 19 fret ebony fingerboard with varied inlay pattern, “B&D / SILVER / BELL” and fancy pearl leaf inlays on headstock overlay. It weighs in at 8.2 pounds. The overall lacquer finish to the neck and resonator is outstanding for an instrument of its age as is the polished nickel plated metal parts, Silver Bell tone ring, 24 brackets, Oettinger adjustable fingers tailpiece, and an eye catching f hole flange. 5 star geared tuners with cream ivoroid buttons. The nickel plated flange, hooks & nuts are in mint condition including the wrap around close fit arm rest.
This banjo is original and has the matching serial numbers on both neck dowel piece and rim. Their is a beautiful tone to this banjo and the action is set low perfect for playing Irish trad or jazz. Comes with original vintage B&D hard shell case with plush inner purple velvet interior and leather carrying handle. Hard to find one of these treasures in immaculate condition.

Priced to sell £1750

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I recently acquired this little tenor banjo from one careful owner from new. It was imported from the USA about 10 years ago and this model currently sells for around $1500 this is a link to the info I’m providing here. Only 7 lbs in weight, the Little Wonder banjo is a traditional style instrument, with a sweetness and purity of tone that gives both the professional and beginning banjoist a fabulous sounding banjo that is light, fast and easy to play. The stained violin grade maple neck and 3-ply maple rim are the same as the popular Vega Little Wonder, the resonator is combined with a traditional 24-piece butterfly flange to facilitate the strong projection demanded by bluegrass, country and folk musicians. Any style of music can be played on it whether you are strumming, or fingerpicking. If you want strong tone with lighter weight, this banjo is ideal for you.

 It has a beautiful understated appearance, top quality components and workmanship. It is beautiful to look at and beautiful to play.

Banjo Specifications

Neck:
Deep Warm Brown Stained Maple
Slender Vega Neck Shape
Ebony Fingerboard and nut
Vega Traditional Neck Shape
Deering Planetary Tuners
17 Pressed in Nickel Silver Frets

Pot:
Violin Grade 3-Ply Maple Rim
24 Piece Butterfly Flange
24 Hooks and 9/32″ Hex Nuts
Shoe & Screw Brackets
11″ Banjo Head
Coordinator Rod For Adjustments
Deering Armrest
Deering True Tone Tailpiece
Nickel Plated

Resonator:
Deep Warm Brown Stained Maple
Trimmed In Black

21″ Scale Length

The banjo comes with a quality gig bag but I’d recommend getting a good hardshell case for it.

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