This is a rebuilt banjo ukulele from the 1920's that I have converted to a small 5 string, slightly smaller than a piccolo banjo.   

This is a higher quality Oscar Schmidt of New Jersey banjo and the  rim is made like a Vega with multiple hard maple laminations, as is the neck. The 7.5 inch diameter rim makes for a little more sound as well.

This model sports a tone ring - a thin metal wrapped over a hoop which fits over the rim. I have added a plated rolled brass ring inside this and with a slighly higher profile creating an archtop style tone ring. This banjo has now has a serious voice, strong and even.

Geared tuners makes this a nice banjo to tune, the fifth is straght mechanical. The skin head is fresh

The tailpiece is the original and dating from the 1920's.

With a deluxe hard shell Piccolo Case, this banjo will not disappoint!  This banjo is worth the ........ $900 in USA, or only $825 with gig bag.

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