Description: This is a lovely condition banjo ukulele from the 1920's that I have converted to a small 5 string, slightly smaller than a piccolo banjo. I call these "Piccoleles", the mating of Piccolo and Ukulele banjos. The original Banjo Ukulele 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 under this, which improves the sound dramatically. This arrangement is not unlike the Vega Whyte Laydie Tone Ring. Geared tuners makes this a nice banjo to tune, the fifth is straight mechanical. The skin head is fresh and mounted with a square brass flesh hoop, diminishing slipping as with the usual round flesh hoop. These models have distinctive and relatively rare bracket nuts, only used on a few other period banjos and all are original. The tailpiece is a newer reproduction No Knot style and is very satisfactory, and it is strung with Nylgut Strings. This banjo is a looker and a real sleeper as it sounds better than most Piccolos. With deluxe hard shell Piccolo Case, this banjo will not disappoint! I welcome international buyers as this banjo will be shipped safely in the rugged case to any locality.
Price: 900 USD
Location: Cuttingsville, Vermont
End Time: 2024-11-24T15:25:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Oscar Schmidt
Type: 5-String Banjo
Body Style: Open Back
Instrument: Banjo
Vintage: Yes
