Framus Tenor Banjo TEXAN model, vintage 1974 - brown
FRAMUS Tenor Banjo, TEXAN series with wooden flanges, ser no. 32625 74I (made in sept 1974). This banjo is not in original condition, it was modified by the previous owner with additional wooden flanges to better fit the shallow resonator (see fotos). The resonator itself is regularly fixed by 4 thumb screws to the back, two nuts in the middle of the rim were omitted. The banjo is in very good condition and completely refurbished, all metal parts are cleaned and polished. Slim plywood neck with rosewood fretboard, 19 frets (plus zero fret), very low fretwear (see foto). FRAMUS heavy archtop tone ring, nickel plated tension ring with 16 black nuts and hooks. Nice maple armrest. Period-correct head with FRAMUS Nashville logo (size 11 1/8 inch), 3-legged bridge (1/2 inch height), standard FRAMUS tailpiece. Set up with new strings in Irish tuning (gauge 36w-24w-18w-12), also very suitable for jazz tuning. Low string action, ready for playing. Loud and clear tone due to the archtop tone ring. Plus shipping costs (20 EUR within DE, 45 EUR within EU, 50 EUR to UK)
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