banjo collector
Clifford Essex
1930's Paragon De Luxe Tenor banjo
Serial No **2 - rosewood construction with ebony fingerboard, very ornate mother of pearl inlays - pearl tuner knobs. Highly engraved gold plated metalware, scalloped tension hoop with carved heel and marquetry design on the back of the resonator. (Ex owner F.C. Bowler). A work of art by Marco Roccia in superb and original condition!
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1930's Paragon De Luxe Plectrum banjo
Serial No **02 - rosewood, construction and rosewood fingerboard - very ornate mother of pearl inlays - pearl tuner knobs - highly engraved gold plated metalware, scalloped tension hoop with carved heel and marquetry flower design on the resonator. Another work of art by Marco Roccia and again in superb and original condition!
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I was told years ago that only 27 Paragon Deluxe/Artist banjos were made - the majority being plectrum with a few 5 string and tenors. It is not suprising when the cost in 1930's was sixty pounds! If anyone can add to the very little knowledge I have on this model it would be much appreciated
Please email derek@banjocollector
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PARAVOX Plectrum banjo 1930's.
Clifford Essex answer to the Vegavox. I understand that only six of these were built. Quality workmanship and a fine sounding plectrum banjo.
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CLIFFORD ESSEX 'NEW PARAGON ARTIST' model
1930's top tension tenor banjo with ebony fingerboard and peg head. The artist model was gold plated but not engraved as is the Deluxe. I have no idea how many top tension banjos were produced - only that I have waited many years to find one.
Well worth the wait!!
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