Rare Vega Whyte Laydie #7 1928 - 5 String Banjo
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The 1928 Vega Whyte Laydie No. 7 5-string banjo is a rare, top-of-the-line vintage open-back instrument built by the Vega Company in Boston.
Overview and History
• Manufacturer: The Vega Company (continuing the legacy of the A.C. Fairbanks Co.).
• Model: Style No. 7 Whyte Laydie (top-of-the-line, highly ornate model).
• Era: Late 1920s (1928), a period when original 5-string banjos were scarce because tenor and plectrum banjos dominated popular music.
Key Features
• Tone Ring: Features the iconic Whyte Laydie bracket-band tone ring, known for a bright, crisp, and articulate sound.
• Materials: Typically features a high-grade maple rim and neck, an ebony fingerboard, and a bone nut.
• Aesthetics: Includes elaborate mother-of-pearl inlays (often featuring floral or "flower pot" motifs), intricate peghead designs, and delicate heel carvings.
• Scale Length: Generally around 26.75 to 27 inches for this period.
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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