ca 1888 Lyon & Healy 5 String Banjo

This handsome, early L & H has been fully reconditioned for immediate use.

Features include the original celluloid tuning pegs, moose bone nut, new calfskin head, new LaBella 17 strings, and the original (quite valuable) Durkee tailpiece.

Specs:

Rim 11 3/16 Inch

Nut 1 3/16 inch

Scale 24 3/4 inch

Bridge 5/8 inch


Note to potential Buyer: This is a vintage / antique musical instrument. If your experience has been limited to modern era instruments, you may notice a difference in certain characteristics by comparison. Also, as this instrument is 100+ years old, you may notice slight imperfections that have been well earned during its journey through the years.

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ConditionGood (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • 5 String Banjo
Categories
Year
  • ca 1888
Made In
  • United States

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