Fresh "barn find" american tenor banjo....made in the golden period mid 20s almost certainly by the per-eminent boston makers "VEGA" for the retailer "oliver ditson"....it is the rarer "17 fret short scale" model with a open back perfect for irish playing !....good overall original condition full compliment of tensioners ...the machines have been pro replaced and updated with the more usable geared ..the original friction pegs were notorious for slipping !....the maple body gives a mellow warm sound perfect for fast plectrum jig playing ...comes with modern semi hard case