1928 vintage Paramount Style F Wm. L. Lange 22 fret Plectrum Banjo top of the line

 

From the private collection of Sound Investments USA LLC

 

Wow this our “Unda da bed” special find.  I have never seen a cleaner 1928 banjo.  Here are some facts.

*Page peg pat pending GOLD PLATED tuners with genuine real pearl buttons

*Serial # 11329 which date her to 1928

* 4 latch case in very good condition

*Totally carved rosewood heal & peghead back

* “Quadruple” GOLD plating on all metal parts and all are beautifully engraved

*Very rare find especially in this condition

*Plays great up and down the neck

*Multi layered wood marquetry trim and binding

*Extreme fancy pearl inlays on the fingerboard

*All solid rosewood…..Resonator, rim and neck.  The resonator is not laminated.  *Resonator is 2 substantial solid slabs of Indian rosewood

*This is the highest model in William Langes professional banjo line

*Made in New York

*a favorite of famous NYC jazz players

*22 frets plectrum

*All original

*little to no wear on frets ..gorgeous example of craftsmanship see photos

*Ring is 113/4” in diameter

*New strings ready to play

 

Please note that the handling cost is just to cover shipping insurance.  Local pick up is free and welcome