Body:
For your consideration is an exceptional 1931 Bacon Lyric Tenor Banjo, designed by Wm. O. Schmick and expertly crafted by the Vega Company in Boston (Serial #32268).
This professional-grade instrument features the highly coveted clover-pattern flange, a hallmark of high-end Vega builds from the 1930s. Unlike many vintage finds, this banjo is in solid playing condition with a straight neck and excellent tonal projection.
Specifications:
Maker: Vega Co. (Boston, MA) for Lyric.
Date: Circa 1931-32
Hardware: 100% original clover-hole flange, Presto-style tailpiece, and armrest.
Inlays: Ornate mother-of-pearl "Crescent Moon & Floral" fretboard inlays.
Aesthetics: Beautifully aged pearloid headstock with the Lyric logo.
Condition: All original hardware with honest vintage patina. The nut and tuners appear to be factory originals.
Case: Includes the original vintage hard-shell case.
This is a rare opportunity to own a "Golden Era" Vega-made tenor that is ready for the stage or the collection. It has the classic punch, clarity, and volume that defined the 1930s jazz age.
Price: $900 + shipping. (Open to reasonable offers from the Hangout community).
