Tenor Banjos Standard Scale

Bacon & Day Silver Bell No1 1 of 2
All original hardware, perfect frets. The mark in the centre of the resonator is a pearl inlay. Shows it age in places but for an eighty year old, all original instrument, it is an absolute beauty. The sound, as with all Silver Bells is superb. HSC. Very good/excellent condition. £1200 Photo's

Bacon & Day Silver Bell No1 1 of 2
Maple rim, neck and resonator, f-hole flange, ebony fingerboard, pearl inlays, knee mute, Ottinger tailpiece, Incomparable Silver Bell tone, perfect action. HSC. Excellent condition. £1000 Photo's To discuss this instrument, please contact the owner "Jim Susans" direct on Phone UK. 01844 351 843

Clifford Essex Popular
Open back. Known as the "Maltese Cross" model due to the design of the peghead inlay. Eleven inch beech rim spun over with nickel plated brass, mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard with elaborate pearl inlays, original tailpiece, modern tuners, 5-Star head, low action, OSSC (rough). Mint condition. £500 Photo's

Epiphone Recording Alhambra Custom
A custon hybrid, using an original vintage walnut Epiphone neck, married to a modern Stewart MacDonald maple arch-top rim assembly. Finger style tailpiece, 5-Star Planetary tuners. As you would expect, the tone and volume are stunning. For an all American banjo, the price represents fantastic value. Excellent/mint condition. £1000 Photo's

Fender Artist
Walnut, rosewood fingerboard, pearl inlays, original hardware including Schaller tuners, adjustable truss rod, dual co-ordinator rods, solid arch-top tonering. Rare in this configuaration. HSC. Mint condition. £900 Photo's

Iucci Sinfonico Special Style 2
Extremely rare. Rosewood and other multi coloured woods, new gold plating, engraved flange, tension hoop and tailpiece, twelve piece pie secioned resonator with an heavily sidewall, ebony fingerboard, ornate pearl inlays, original tuners, inlaid resonator, original mute which is missing its rubber sleeve, the unique arch top rim assembly gives these banjos a very distinctive and powerful sound. OHSC. Photo's

Ludwig Ambassador
On consignment. Description and photo's supplied by the owner.
Supplied in near mint condition, all original parts (save for the Remo head), including Planet pegs, armrest, tailpiece. Straight neck, no wear to the fingerboard or frets. Very good sound. Comes with an original "green cord" Ludwig case and not the case shown in the photo's. Near mint condition. £1150 ono. Photo's To discuss this instrument please contact the owner 'Ray Bernard' on Telephone 01270 874157 or Email

Ludwig Ambassador
On consignment. American black walnut, gold plated. Bottom tension, ebony fingerboard with beautiful pearl inlays. The rim metalwork has some of the deepest and most elaborate engraving I have ever seen and to be fair the photo's do not do it justice. Highly decorated resonator, which has been refinished. Pearl inlaid heel-cap. Original Planet tuners with solid pearl buttons, Kirsher tailpiece. The top section of the armrest is missing. Some of the plating shows its age. New smooth Remo head. OHSC. Excellent condition. £1000 Photo's

Ludwig Cort
On consignment. American black walnut with gold plated hardware. Top tension, ebony fingerboard, pearl inlays. All original hardware including engraved Planet tuners and engraved Kirshner tailpiece. Beautifuly decorated resonator. New head, strings and bridge. Perfect action and playability. HSC. Excellent condition. £800 Photo's

Majestic
On consignment. Made in New York circa 1920's. All rosewood construction with very fancy pie-crust resonator with lots of coloured purfling on sides and back. Neck is straight as an arrow with pearl inlays, beautiful inlaid peghead. Original tuners, arm rest and tailpiece. large archtop tonering with drilled out holes. Outstanding tone and playability. HSC. Excellent condition. £1000 Photo's To email the owner, please Click here

Majestic Deluxe
New York circa 1920's. Rosewood neck and resonator, maple rim, fancy pie-crust resonator with lots of coloured purfling on sides and back. Neck is straight as an arrow with pearl inlays, beautifully inlaid peghead. External action adjuster, Unique archtop rim assembly. OHSC. Very good/excellent original condition £1200 Photo's

Paramount Style A On Sale
On consignment. Instrument is with its owner. Circa 1930.  Blonde finish in totally original and mint condition apart from an almost invisible tiny mark on left hand side of neck and and some light scratching (playing wear) on the resonator back. Presently fitted with clear Remo head to show the beautiful inside   Zipper velvet lined case of the period in excellent but faded condition. This banjo was described by John Bernunzio as "the best Paramount Style A he'd ever had". As with all the banjos from this collection, the action is low and set up to perfection.Superb condition. £750. To discuss this instrument, please contact the owner Brian direct via Email Please mention this website. Photo's

Paramount Style B On Sale
On consignment. Maple, rosewood fingerboard, mother of pearl inlays, ornate peghead inlays. The heavy arch top tone ring gives these banjo a tremendous amount of power, volume and cut. Original tuners, tailpiece and armrest. A great player, with a great sound. HSC. Very good/excellent condition £750 ovno. Photo's

Slingerland Recording Songster
On consignment. A rare, high model, made in Chicago during the 1930's. Maple neck, rim and resonator all covered in green marble effect pyralin. The cream pyralin fingerboard and peghead overlay are beautifully hand engraved. Original Grover pancake tuners and original engraved tailpiece. Has a large tone ring system that coupled with a heavy flange produces an unequaled sound with lots of power up and down the neck. Overall a professional grade instrument, at a price that represents excellent value. Mint condition (no pun intented). £500 Photo's

Vega Vegaphone Artist
On consignment. From the collection of one of the UK's finest tenor banjoist'. High grade maple throughout. Tubaphone tonering, 28 piece flange, inlaid piecrust resonator, ebony fingerboard, with highly ornate pearl inlays. The peghead is profusely inlaid and the back of the peghead is inlaid with the Vega star. Hand carved heel and a pearl inlaid heel cap. Original Oettinger tailpiece and original armrest. One of the tuners has been replaced but is an exact replacement albeit nickel rather than gold. All hardware is gold plated with the exception of the afore mentioned tuner. Vegaphones are classic jazz banjos and were used by many of the New Orleans players, including Lawrence Marrero and Emanuel Sayles. Perfect action with the incomparable Vega tone. HSC. Excellent condition. £1850 Photo's

Vega VegaVox 1 1970
On consignment. Instrument is with its owner. Circa 1970. Truss rod and 2 co-ordinator rods.  2nd generation Tubaphone tone ring with groups of horizontal slots instead of holes. Faux rosewood pearloid covered resonator. Stunning sound.OHSC. As with all the banjos from this collection, the action is low and set up to perfection.Mint condition. £1150. To discuss this instrument, please contact the owner Brian direct via Email Please mention this website. Photo's

Vega VIP Custom Grade
On consignment. Instrument is with its owner. Circa 1970. Gold plated and engraved. Almost mint - on very close inspection gold plate is a bit thin on edges of tension hoop.  Armrest and tailpiece re-gold plated.  Truss rod and 2 co-ordinator rods. As with all the banjos from this collection, the action is low and set up to perfection. Mint condition. OHSC. Price and photo's to follow. To discuss this instrument, please contact the owner Brian direct via Email Please mention this website.

Weymann Orchestra Style 1
On consignment. Instrument is with its owner. Circa 1926. 22" scale. Mahogany.   Totally original and complete in Excellent++ condition.  As originally supplied - without the thin ornamental flange. HSC. As with all the banjos from this collection, the action is low and set up to perfection. Price and photo's to follow. To discuss this instrument, please contact the owner Brian direct via Email Please mention this website.

Weymann Style 85
On consignment. Mahogany neck and resonator, rosewood fingerboard, pearl position markers, decorative flange, original armrest and tailpiece, replaced tuners. External action adjuster. HSC. Excellent condition. £600 Photo's

Windsor Monarch Supremus
One down from the top of the range. Windsors effort at duplicating the American Paramounts, and a great job they did of it too. Walnut, ebony fingerboard, pearl inlays, original hardware including the wonderful Pyxe tailpiece, arch top rim assembly. The gold plating is worn but on the plus side this is a completely original and un restored example, that plays superby. Extremely rare. HSC. Very good condition. £1000 Photo's

Tenor Banjos Short Scale

Vega Vegaphone Deluxe
On consignment. Absolute top of the Vegaphone range. 20 frets, 21 inch scale. Extended fingerboard. Constructed from the highest grade maple. 10 15/16 rim with abalone rim cap, ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay, both with ornately engraved pearl inlays. Hand carved heel. 28 piece flange, pie crust resonator with the highly desireable inlaid star and engravings. Tubaphone tone-ring. All metalwork is original and gold plated with the tension hoop, flange plates, tailpiece and tuners being engraved. Extremely rare in this configuration. Superb sound and playability. HSC. Excellent/mint condition. £3000 Photo's

Windsor Popular No1
What an absolute cracker. I8 fret, mahogany neck, inlaid walnut resonator, nickel plated brass, ebony fingerboard, pearl inlays, very thick spun-over archtop rim, round hole flange, Schaller tuners, non original tailpiece. Some of the neck brace hardware (inside the rim) is non original. Low action. There is brass plaque on the heel denoting A.V. Ebblewhite, musical instrument maker, 4-5 High Street, Aldgate, LONDON, E1. Research has shown that Ebblewhite was a distributor for Windsor. Very good/excellent condition.Offers. Photo's

Windsor Premier No2
Walnut, ebony fingerboard, pearl inlays, flat top rim, Monarch resonator, original Pyxe tailpiece, Schaller tuners, engraved armrest. There is some very minor delamination on the resonator sidewall, otherwise perfect. Great sound, extremely rare.OHSC. Excellent condition. £1000 Photo's

Plectrum Banjos

Bacon & Day Silver Bell Roy Smeck Stage Model
I've checked the websites of every major dealer in the world, and this is the only Silver Bell plectrum banjo for sale, so my advise is, be quick.
Rosewood, nickel plated, re-plated flange, gold sparkle fingerboard, engraved and painted fingerboard and peghead inlays, lightly carved resonator, original arm rest and Ottinger tailpiece, replaced tuners, two non original nuts. Low action, stunning tone. Extremely rare. Brand new HSC. Very good/excellent condition. Photo's

Bruno Royal Artist B
Extremely rare. High grade natural maple, replated metalwork, rosewood fingerboard, intricate pearl inlays, inlaid resonator, carved heel, engraved tailpiece, geared tuners, heavy duty archtop rim assembly. There is a piece of binding missing from the treble side of the neck. Very good/Excellent condition. HSC. £1200 Photo's

Clifford Essex Paragon
On consignment. 1932. From the private collection of one of the UK's most respected banjo players. Maple rim, neck and resonator, pearl inlays. Original tailpiece, tuners and armrest, scallopped tension hoop. This is a rare version of a Paragon as it has a rosewood fingerboard and rosewood peghead overlay, It also has a maple rim cap. New frets. A superb example of this classic English banjo. Incomparable sound. OHSC. Excellent condition Photo's

Colin Chaplin Custom
On consignment. A superb "top tension" banjo made from a Clifford Essex Regal pot assembly with an added arch top tone ring. A Paragon inspred neck made by Colin Chaplin from Kent. The resonator, also made by Colin is in the style of a VegaVox, thus having a huge tone chamber. There is a crack in the resonator that appears to have formed shortly after manufacture, which was about twenty five years ago, it does not affect the tone or playability whatsoever. Extremely loud with a tremendous ammount of cut. HSC. Very good/excellent condition. £600 Photo's

Deering Sierra
Here we have a "one-off" Sierra plectrum banjo, especially made for its current owner and features, mahogany construction, ebony fingerboard, pearl position markers, a 27" Vega scale length, top quality gold plated metalwork, Deerings famous bell-bronze tone ring, dual adjustable truss rods. OHSC. Mint/like new condition. £1000 Photo's To discuss this instrument, please contact the owner "Jim Wright" direct on UK 0113 275 3251 or via Email. Please mention this site

Epiphone Recording Alhambra
Serial # 7845, circa 1934. Walnut, pearloid covered resonator, neck, peghead and heel cap. sparkle bindings on the resonator, engraved and painted inlays, original tuners, tailpiece. Since the photo's were taken a modern head has been fittedI have fitted. Fading to the plating which I am going to leave "as is" to help preserve its originality. Possibly the most powerful plectrum banjo you will ever hear. Very good/excellent original condition. OHSC £2000 Photo's

Gibson Mastertone PB3
100% original and never restored. Maple neck and resonator, 3/4" maple rim, ball bearing tone ring, 2-piece flange, 24 brackets, dual co-ordinator rods, Presto tailpiece, ivoroid-bound 22-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with diamonds and snowflake inlays, all original hardware including engraved Presto tailpiece and Grover "Two Tab" tuners. 5-Star head. Plays superbly on a perfect light action, with lots of cut and volume. HSC. Very good/excellent original condition. Photo's

Gibson Mastertone PB7
Hybrid model. Full details to follow. Photo's

Jedson
On consignment. Maple neck and rim, birds eye maple resonator, ebony fingerboard, pearl inlays. Original armrest and tailpiece, replacement tuners. HSC. Very good condition £600 Photo's

Paramount Banner Blue
Made by William Lange of New York, maker of the famous Paramount series of banjos. Walnut neck and rim. Mahogany piecrust resonator with inlaid ebony banding. Ebony fingerboard, pearl inlays, decorative flange, Flat top tonering, new tuners. Excellent frets and a perfect action. Rough SSC. Excellent condition. £500 Photo's

Scudamore & Farmer Custom
On consignment. Maple rim made by Colin Scudamore with a his own design archtop tone ring which produces a wonderful ringing tone coupled with extreme volume. The rim is finished of with a decorative nickel plated flange and a rosewood resonator. The maple neck which was made by Adrian Farmer, is fairly slim, has an ebony fingerboard, pearl position markers, Schaller tuners and an adjustable truss rod. Other hardware includes a clam shell tailpiec, Gibson style armrest and dual co-ordinator rods. Slight fret wear but plays perfectly. Overall a superb "custom made" jazz banjo. Suitable for any tuning. OHSC. Excellent condition. £700 Photo's

Trujo
On consignment. Made by Gibson in 1931. This unique and highly collectable banjo features an enormous maple rim, with the largest tone ring I've ever seen. Maple neck and resonator, ebony fingerboard, pearl inlays. The peghead is carved in the shape of a lions head. Original Grover tuners and Trujo mute, replaced tailpiece and armrest. An extremely rare and powerful beast. Shows its age in places but a wonderful instrument none the less. OHSC. Very good condition. £1900 Photo's

Vega Little Wonder
On Consignmnet. Banjo with its owner. Sunburst maple throughout, geared tuners, four piece flange, original tailpiece. An extemely powerful banjo with a superb action and playability. Perfect for jazz. HSC. Very good/excellent condition. £850 Photo's Please contact the owner direct to discuss this instrument Click here to send an email

Vega Vegaphone Professional 4 Piece Flange On sale
On consignment. Maple rim, piecrust resonator, mahogany neck, carved heel, ebony fingerboard, pearl position markers, four piece flange, Tubaphone tonering, original tuners, armrest and engraved tailpiece. One of the most popular jazz banjos ever made. Outstanding tone. HSC. Excellent condition. £1000 Photo's

Vega Vegaphone Professional 28 Piece Flange
On consignment. Maple rim, refinished piecrust resonator, mahogany neck, carved heel, ebony fingerboard, pearl position markers, 28 piece flange, Tubaphone tonering, original Planet tuners, armrest and engraved tailpiece. One of the most popular plectrum banjos ever made. Outstanding tone. HSC. Excellent original condition £1300 Photo's

Vega VegaVox 1
1931, serial number 96345, 100% original, maple, piecrust resonator with gold sparle bindings, nickel plated, Tubaphone tonering, original tuners, tailpiece and armrest. Two guitar strap holders fitted as can be seen in the photo's. SSC. Excellent condition. £1400 Photo's

Vega VegaVox Custom
1931 Serial number 95520. Later Vega neck (probably from the late 1960's/early 70's) with added peghead inlays. Original rim, tailpiece and resonator. HSC. Very good/excellent condition. £1200 Photo's

Windsor Ambassador Supremus
Paralell necked 5-string which has been used by its current owner as a jazz tuned plectrum. Ebony fingerboard, pearl inlays, arch top tone ring, original tuners and tailpiece, chrome plated. Shows it age and isin need of some TLC. Padded gig bag. Fair condition. £350. Photo's

5 String Banjos

A.A. Farland Concert Grand
On consignment. Photo's supplied by the owner. Made from the highest grade maple, this is a stunning example of an A.A. Farland Beveled Top Wood Rim Banjo. Probably made in New York by Rettberg and Lange. Single piece neck, carved heel, ebony fingerboard with diamond pearl inlays, ebony peghead overlay inlaid with a pearl fluer-de-lys. Ebony rim cap. Original tuners and no-knot tailpiece. 27" scale, 11" rim, Nut width 1 1/4". Modern faux skin head. Excellent condition. £1000. Photo's To discuss this instrument please contact the owner 'Clive' via Email

Abbott No5
Serial # 5280. A rare and beautiful banjo. Mahogany neck, pearl markers, beech spun over rim. The ebonized fingerboard, which is showing some fading in the first position, is narrower than most Abbotts, it is though 100% original, replated original hardware, Rough OSCC. Undergoing refurbishment. Ready soon. Photo's

Abbott Regal
On consignment. Photo's and description supplied by the owner.
All original except for the head, straight neck, perfect frets and fingerboard, original grover tuners and tailpeice. OHSC. Excellent condition £450. Photo's To discuss this instrument please contact the owner 'Ray Bernard' on Telephone 01270 874157 or Email

Clifford Essex Paragon
On consignment. 1920's. Maple rim, neck and undamaged resonator, ebony fingerboard, pearl inlays. Replacement tuners and arm rest, original tailpiece. Currently being played as a plectrum so the 5th string tuner is missing, but is easily replaced. Excellent/mint condition. £1800 Photo's

Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No2
On consignment. Banjo with its owner Pre-fire, c1903, 11 15/16 rim. Mint condition. £2500 Photo's Please contact the owner direct to discuss this instrument. Click here to email owner. Please mention this site.

Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No7
On consignment. Pre-fire, c1903. 11 15/16 rim. Mint condition. £4400 Photo's Please contact the owner direct to discuss this instrument Click here to email owner. Please mention this site.

Lyon and Healy Open Back
On consignment, instrument is with its owner
Please contact the owner "Peter Burton" direct to discuss all matters regarding this banjo. Photo's
Tel. 01483 534634 or Email

Unknown
On consignment, instrument is with its owner
Please contact the owner "Peter Burton" direct to discuss all matters regarding this banjo. Photo's
Tel. 01483 534634 or Email

Weaver
On consignment. Photo's and description supplied by owner.
A fine example of a Weaver banjo in lovely condition. 113/8 head, 3" hoop, original parts including velvet lined leather case bearing the original owners initials 'S.M.H.', the initials are also engraved into the peghead sheild. Straight neck, etc. Sweet, powerful tone. Very good/excellent condition £650. Photo's To discuss this instrument please contact the owner 'Ray Bernard' direct on Telephone 01270 874157 or Email

Windsor Ambassador Supremus
Paralell necked 5-string which has been used by its current owner as a jazz tuned plectrum. Ebony fingerboard, pearl inlays, arch top tone ring, original tuners and tailpiece, chrome plated. Shows it age and isin need of some TLC. Padded gig bag. Fair condition. £350. Photo's

Windsor Premier No1
On consignment. Top of the range. Rosewood neck, ebony fingerboard, pearl inlays. Rosewood rim spun over with nickel plated brass. Decorated heel. New vintage style geared tuners, No -Knot tailpiece, patented action adjuster. Plays beautifully with a superb action. Mint condition. £650 Photo's

Ukulele Banjos

Dallas Model E
On consignment. Instrument is with its owner. Mint condition with original case. Outstanding value £800 Photo's Please contact the owner (Derek Worsley) direct on UK 01983 730 445. Please mention this site when calling

Gibson Big UB3
Diamond hole flange, 100% original including the case. From the family of the original owner. Available soon.

Windsor Popular
Mahogany, nickel plated brass metalwork, ebony fingerboard, pearl inlays, archtop rim, decorative flange, original tuners and tailpiece. Loud and powerful. No case. Excellent original condition. £500. Photo's

Ukuleles

A beautiful selection of top quality, highly ornate instruments available. Please call 01270 874157 or email Ray Bernard for full detail.

Tenor/Baritone Ukulele
Unknown maker. 32 inches long, 22 inch scale, 18 Fret, mahogany, rosewood fingerboard, pearl markers, rope effect bindings, replaced geared tuners. Low action and plays like a dream. Currently set up on steel strings with a dead straight neck. It look like a guitar style pick up was fitted sometime in the past and some refinish is evident, but this does not detract from the overall beauty or sound of this little gem. Very good condition Offers please. Photo's

Guitars

Abbott LW 225
Arch top, block pearl inlays, sunburst finish. Extremely rare. Refinished by JayDee guitars. Mint condition. Photo's

Aristone by Abbott
On consignment. Serial number 216. Handcrafted in Soho, London by Jack G. Abbott, son of Jack Abbott sr. who became famous for his banjos, particularly the "Monarch" range.  Sunburst finish, original tuners and tailpiece and scratchplate. Aristone guitars are renown for their quality and this one is no exception. Needs a little TLC but plays great. OHSC Very good condition. £800 Photo's To discuss this instrument please contact the owner 'Clive' via Email

Carlos Tenor Guitar
On consignment. Spruce top, mahogany sides and back, rosewood fingerboard, new tuners. The action and playability is superb. Has a very powerful tone. Suitable for any tuning. Very good/excellent condition. £175 Photo's

Epiphone Sheraton

Epiphone Zephyr Tenor Guitar 1940
Serial number 4793. Blonde finish, 16-1/2" lower bout, arched maple top with f-holes, maple sides and back with access panel, 19 fret 2-piece maple neck with mahogany centre strip, rosewood fingerboard with pearl block inlays, 1-1/4" nut width, ~22-5/8" scale length, adjustable rosewood bridge, trapeze tailpiece, white-bound body and fretboard, replacement wooden pickguard, one pickup with adjustable poles, volume and tone controls with white bacolite octagonal knobs. Extremely rare. Excellent/mint condition. Offers please. Photo's

Fender Stratocaster 1979
Made in the USA. Serial number S916841. Owned by a professional guitarist for the last 22 years. The original black finish has faded to a very dark green as is common with these instruments. This guitar has never been restored or refurbished and as can be seen in the photo's has considerable playing wear. However, having been owned by a professional, it is in perfect playing condition with all knobs, switches, tuners
and electrics working as they should. The tremelo arm works but does need slight attention. Offers please. Photo's

Gibson MK 72
On consignment. 1977 Flat top, rosewood back and sides, spruce top. Unique shape peghead. Art deco style bridge and scratchplate. Fitted Pick-up. Fantastic tone and playability. Rare. OHSC. Excellent condition £850 Photo's

Gibson TG-25N Tenor Guitar
On consignment. Mahogany back, sides and neck, spruce top, rosewood fingerboard. Original tuners, original scratchplate. Original faux alligator skin case. Excellent frets, low action. Very good/excellent condition £950 Photo's

Weston Tenor Guitar
1980's. Extremely rare. Custom made in the UK by master luthier Tony Weston. High grade mahogany sides and back, spruce top. Gold plated (rear facing) planetary style tuners, gold plated tailpiece. Wonderful tone, excellent playability. As new HSC. Excellent condition. On hold Photo's

Mandolins

Gibson F-5 Replica (2007)
This instrument is being sold by John Croft at The Ukulele Man www.theukuleleman.com Please click on photo link for full details Photo's