Weymann Orchestra N0.2 Tenor Banjo
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This is the second Weymann Orchestra N0.2 I have for sale which is almost identical to the other only that it has the standard 19 frets and is not extended over the fretboard. It is almost difficult to tell the 2 of them apart as they sound very similar, so I’ll skip on the history details and just add a few facts. The banjo has had a complete refret, has a sleek slim straight neck and low playing action. The neck is seven-piece laminated figured maple reinforced with ebony veneer through the center and additional reinforcement of wood veneer (red died pearwood) between the neck and finger board. The ebony fretboard has ornate floral cut mother of pearl position markers as has the head stock made from rosewood with fancy floral MOP and Weymann branded name. Original Weymann recessed geared tuners all working perfectly.
The tiger maple resonator is press-fit, and doesn’t use screws to attach; this is to reduce rattling. The Weymann Patented Tone Resonator for the Orchestra banjo Style 2 is made with a curve instead of the usual sharp corner which throws the sound waves forward greatly increasing the carrying power for the player. It is fastened to the rim by felt covered spring clamps which eliminate objectionable vibrations found in screw or metal catch fastenings found on other banjos.
The outer edge of the resonator is rounded, which helps project the sound. The ‘Megaphonic’ rim is composed of ten laminated layers with a conical interior, and all the brackets pass through it so the inner and outer surfaces are smooth. All brackets are encased and countersunk so the outer surface is perfectly smooth. The neck and the distance between the fingerboard and strings is fully adjustable to suit the player through the use of the combination neck brace and adjuster by a simple turn of the nut in the center of the brace. There is a ocean wave nickel plated flange attached around the resonator which sets off the style and design of this beautiful banjo.
Rim is also made of beautiful figured tiger maple, upper edge and bottom bound with rosewood. There is a natural ebony armrest mounted to the hoop, another stylish unique Weymann feature. The top tension hoop is inlaid with non-tarnishable silver flash compound. Notched hoop, twenty brackets, all metal parts nickel plated. Fitted with Remo white smooth top head and complete with original Weymann tail piece.
The Weymann Style 2 Orchestra Model is a very well built professional level instrument. It plays well, has a nice feel to the neck for playing trad or jazz style and has a distinctive bright, vintage tone. All original and complete, set up with new strings and bridge. Comes with a Kinsman hardshell case….
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