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A quality built 19 fret gold plated tenor banjo using the best woods and reproduction Paragon banjo parts. The banjo was built in 2015 by Jim Patton using the exact build plans as Essex banjos in the 1930’s so every detail is as accurate as the original only with his own professional ‘Deluxe’ touch. The maple neck is multi-laminated both in the centre and under the fret board for strength and stability. Ebony fretboard with white side binding and eloborate floral mother of pearl position markers. The ebony headstock has also fancy floral original Mother of pearl design bearing the name of the owner Parajim (instead of Paragon). Jim Barcoe had plans to begin manufacturing these Paragon replica’s and had a total of 3 built, but sadly passed away in 2018. This banjo is with currently me which is on consignment from his son to sell on his behalf.

Banjo details

The neck is 32mm width at the nut and has a scale length of 23.5″. The lathe turned rim is made from rock maple capped top and bottom with rosewood. The rim design has 24 drilled holes to channel the sound waves from the tone ring. The shoes are mounted on the side skirt, similar to the vega artist design and the flange has the circular hole design. Fitted with white smooth top 11″ med crown head, which if preferred can be swapped over for clear or renaissance head. The scalloped tension ring, tailpiece, tone ring and flange setup are all original Paragon parts. The multi layered mixed laminated resonator design is very tastefully made and is concaved to match the Paragon design. The banjo has all of the sound characteristics of the original model which you will hear in the video. Comes with a solid hardshell case.

For Sale £4500

(The photos shown above are pre polish and setup so further photos will be added shortly)

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Recently made 2022 Clareen short scale 17 fret open back tenor banjo, in the style of the vintage Weymann banjo. The tapered rim and neck are made from Honduras mahogany with ebony fret board and headstock overlay. The neck is sleek in design which makes it a dream to play and has a scale length of 21-3/4″. Simple dot position markers and stylish custom inlayed Irish Celtic mother of pearl across the upper fretboard. Supplied with black Gotoh geared machine tuners, Oettinger tail piece, custom ebony/mahogany armrest, Clareen clear head and ebony bridge. The mahogany rim design is tapered on the inside which houses the archtop tone ring and scalloped hoop. The tension hoop pulls the head down by the ‘through rim hooks’ which reflects the Weymann style megaphonic rim. The action is set low and the tone and power from this banjo is incredible. No case with this banjo, can be bought separately from pure banjo.

video and photos to follow soon

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