Rare 1910s Goodman Nulli Secundas 5-String Banjo
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English description
An extremely rare top-quality banjo by the English banjo maker and teacher Algernon Goodman (1882–1958) from Manchester.
Stamped on the heel of the neck and featuring a plaque with the model name on the back of the peghead (“Nulli Secundas”).
The neck and resonator are made of walnut, the body is made of beech. Underneath the natural skin is an archtop tone ring construction. Gold-plated hardware including a pick holder and original Presto tailpiece. The fifth string is tunnelled, as is customary for an English 5-string banjo.
Length 96 cm, scale length 69 cm, nut width 32 mm, body diameter 28 cm (11")
The instrument shows minor signs of wear and age, such as scratches on the wood. The neck is straight, and the frets are in very good condition. The banjo is ready to play and equipped with Aquila Red Nylgut strings. The instrument comes in its original case, and a gold-plated wrench is included.
This instrument is used! Pictures are part of the description.
Testing and collecting in the Hamburg / Luebeck area, Germany
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| Listed | 3 months ago |
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| Condition | Good (Used) Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more |
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