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Sully Session King model short scale 17 fret resonator tenor banjo built in 1995 by John Hullah and endorsed by Tony Sullivan. Fitted with a bell bronze flat head tone ring seated on a rolled 3/4″ solid maple rim, which gives this little gem its shear power and sustain. All parts are of the finest quality as you’d expect from Sullivan banjos, 1/2″ notched brass tension hoop with 24 hooks and rounded nuts. Kershner tailpiece, armrest, geared tuners fitted with ivoroid style buttons. Rosewood fretboard with MOP dot inlay position makers, good frets and low action. The nut width is 30mm and the scale length from the inside nut to the bridge is 20 – 3/4″. The flange has individual plates which are removable one section at a time to convert to an open backed if you so wish to. All together a fine modern banjo that can accommodate a fishman pickup if you fancy using for gigs. Comes with a modern hardshell case.

For Sale £925

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BELTONE ARTIST 19 fret tenor banjo built by the famous Epiphone Company approx 1930. This super nice quality banjo is in excellent condition and is all original. The Beltone is identical in build to the Epiphone Peerless model. The neck construction is from solid mahogany with a 3 centre laminate of maple, mahogany, maple for added strength. The rim is cut from a single piece and the mahogany resonator is spun from a single piece. Here lyes the 2 piece archtop tone ring which elevates the true sound of this Epiphone. Gorgeous details and quality materials are evident throughout the banjo. The headstock is faced with cream pyralin and the named Belton Artist etched in black filler. Ebony fret board with diamond shaped postion markers and white side binding. Original Grover Patent Tuners, Elton armrest, All Hardware Gold Plated is in fine condition with the most wear on the arm rest. Original Brown leatherette Case in excellent condition.

For Sale £1600 (on hold)