For Sale: Vintage Bacon Silver Bell-Tenor Banjo- 1938
Vintage Bacon Silver Bell Tenor Banjo made around 1938 . The banjo neck, pot and resonator are good in appearance and condition.
- Pot 11 "dia x 2 1/2" deep x 1/2" thk wood rim with 24 original hooks, nuts & shoes. - The stamp on the dowel reads 'Made by - The Bacon Banjo Co. Inc. - Groton Conn. U.S.A.' ;
- s/n '35570 Silver Bell ' on one side of dowel ;
- Remo weatherking head;
- Neck built from maple;
- Neck has a 20.75" ± scale length.
- Neck is straight with no twist.
- Will require tailpiece and strings.
The banjo is sold as is. Please feel free to email me if you would like to see more pics or if you have any questions about the item.
