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Ludwig Big Chief
1929. American black walnut, ebony fingerbaord, inlaid and engraved with intricate and coloured Indian designs, The heel and rear of peghead are carved, and the front of the peghead has a marquetry Indain chief, which matches the one on the resonator. The resonator sidewall is inlaid with multi colour symetrical designs. Ludwig's action adjuster is fitted to the heel. All meatwork is original, gold plated and engraved. Solid pearl buttons set off the Ludwig patent Planet tuners. These instruments were brought on to the market just as the depression was hitting America. This, along with the advent of swing, which favoured guitars, pretty much spelt the end for the jazz banjo, or at least the high end ones. This example has never been restored, renovated or repaired. The resonator shows some crazing which is only to be expected. Comes with its orignal brown leather case. Beautiful original condition. Extremely rare. £4200