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Ludwig Kingston 19 fret tenor banjo built in the mid 20’s in Chicago. It’s a great chance to own an easy to play vintage tenor banjo which has been set up with low action to play Trad music on. It has a nice punchy sound and ideal for intermediate level of playing. The banjo is almost 100 years old and is in very good condition with original Planet tuners, Ludwig tail piece, Ludwig arm rest and even the Ludwig leatherette hardshell case in great condition.

Banjo details:

• Neck and resonator made from walnut.
• Bracket hooks: 26 x nickel plated steel with square heads fitting through brass scalloped tension rim.
• Ebony neck with diamond imitation diamond MOP decals
• Planet geared tuners.
• Ludwig tailpiece.

Measurements: 

Total banjo length: 865 mm (34-1/16″)
Vibrating string length: 585 mm (23-1/32″)
Fingerboard length: 397 mm (15-5/8″)
Fingerboard width at nut: 30 mm (1-3/16″)
Fingerboard width at body: 41 mm (1-19/32″)
Head diameter: 271 mm (10-21/32″)
Resonator diameter: 345 mm (13-19/32″)
Rim and resonator depth: 75 mm (2-15/16″)
Scale length (nut to saddle): 23″

For Sale £785

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Here we have a beautifully cared-for 19 fret Deering Sierra tenor banjo purchased less than 5 years ago and hardly played. Great chance to own a high end tenor banjo at a fraction of the new price. See below for Deering specifications from their website…

This must be the finest and most affordable professional tenor banjo on the market. An excellent banjo for tune playing with a fast action Deering neck and awesome power of the Deering -06- 20 hole bell bronze tone ring. The Sierra is the most popular Deering professional model, it is very affordable and you get all the important features that effect tone and playability.

Sierra 19 Fret Specifications…

Neck:

• Mahogany
• Natural Ebony fingerboard
• 19 Pressed in Nickel Silver Frets
• Original Deering Designed Engraved Inlays
• Slender Deering Neck Shape
• Fully Adjustable truss rod
• Deering Planetary banjo tuners
• Durable Satin Finish

Pot:

• Genuine Deering -06- Bell Bronze Tone Ring
• Violin Grade Three Ply Maple Rim
• Deering Brass Notched Tension Hoop
• Standard 11″ Frosted Bottom Medium Crown Head
• 24 Round Hooks and ¼″ Hex Nuts
• One Piece Cast Zinc Flange
• Slender Shaped Armrest
• Deering True Tone tailpiece
• Nickel plated Hardware

Resonator:

• Mahogany
• Trimmed in white
• Straight internal sidewalls
• Durable Satin Finish

Includes a Deering Hardshell Case

Tone:

• Has the sweet sound of mahogany with less sustain than maple or walnut.
• Professional quality tone. Easy to play with clarity of note separation.
• Tuned: E,A,D,G, Traditional Irish tuning
• Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

Dimensions:

• Neck Width at the Nut 1 3/16″
• Scale Length Nut to Bridge 23″
• Resonator diameter 13 7/8″
• Overall Instrument Length 35″
• Weight Approx. 11 lbs (approx. 4.9KG)

Currently on sale from Eagle Music UK for £2549.00 with RRP. £2999.00

For Sale: £1550 including Deering hardshell case