The Humours of Ennistymon played slowly

The Humours of Ennistymon played at jig speed

first part

• A | B–  B   G B D | C B C   A B C | B- – B   G B D | C A G   f# G A |
•      | B–  B   G B D | C B C   A B C | D E D   C A f# | A G f#  G–    |

second part

• E | F#~  F# E D | C A G   f# G A | D G’ G’  G’ F# G’ | A’ F# D   D–  |
• E | F#~  F# E D | C A G   f# G A | B D B    C  A  f#  | A  G  f#   G–

third part

• D | G’ D B   G’ D B | E C A   E C A | B–B  G B D | C A G  f# G A |
• 1. | G’ D B   G’ D B | E C A   E C A | B–B  G B D | C A f#  G–
• 2. | B–  B   G B D | C B C   A B C | D E D   C A f# | A G f#  G–    |

Vega Professional tenor banjo, circa 1928 in excellent condition. The resonator side walls are decorated in dark red tortoise shell ivoroid  and maple bound pie-section to rear. All metal is nickel plated in good condition, The banjo was recently fitted with a  10-15/16″ renaissance head, and what give this banjo punch is the Vega Tubaphone tone ring. The rim is made from 1/2″ maple ply  with 28 brackets and flanges, 19 fret ivoroid-bound ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays (star inlay at 5th fret and scroll inlay at first fret), Vega armrest, “VEGAPHONE – PROFESSIONAL” engraved Presto tailpiece, “VEGA” logo and fancy pearl inlays on headstock, geared tuners stamped “PAT. PEND.” with ivoroid buttons, 1-3/8″ nut width, ~23-1/8″ scale length. The neck is straight and plays beautifully up the fret board. It has been very well cared for over its life time, so why not own a classic. The banjo comes with original case.

For Sale: £1175