Bacon & Day Silverbell #2 Tenor Banjo - 1924 Silver Bell

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While we don't necessarily seek them out, some cool banjos do find their way to us, like this beautiful Bacon Silverbell did during a recent guitar show.

This example of the Silver Bell shows beautiful neck carving and a highly flamed resonator.  The instrument is in great shape, especially when considering that it is nearly 100 years old. 

I assume that the frets must have been changed at some point because the banjo has been played, however it was well cared for.  The tailpiece is changed to a Paramount 5 string unit, which works quite well.  This appears to be the only hardware change.  It will need a new set of strings - the set on the banjo is not in great shape.

The neck plays very well with no issues.  There are no cracks or nasty repairs.  It is a very serviceable instrument that will serve you well for another 100 years.

Original case included. 

• Weight: 8lb 2.9oz
• Top: Replaced Head
• Body: Mahogany Pot, Maple Back
• Neck: Hand Carved Mahogany
• Fretboard: Ebony
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl
• Frets: Original
• Fret count: 19
• Nut material: Bone
• Nut width: 1 1/16"
• Scale: 22 7/8"
• Radius: Flat
• Overall length: 33"
• Body depth: 4"
• Neck thickness at 1st fret: .92"
• Neck thickness at 7th fret: 1.4"
• Action 1st String at 7th Fret: .050"
• Action 7th String at 7th Fret: .060"
• String gauge: Tenor Banjo, will need new strings!!
• Hardware: Original, except replaced Tailpiece
• Tuners: Original
• Case: OHSC
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