banjo collector

1930 Paramount Super Artists Professional.

tenor banjo serial No.24* - walnut construction including fingerboard with mother of pearl inlays. 3 tiered "wedding cake" rim / resonator with gold plated metalware and pearl tuner knobs. Marquetry flower design on the resonator. Original down to the vellum and Paramount bridge.

1928/9 Paramount F.

tenor banjo serial No. 99** - Brazilian rosewood construction including fingerboard with mother of pearl inlays - engraved gold plated metalware and carved heel. Original down to the vellum and Paramount bridge. I have owned this beauty since 1985.

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I have yet to own a Paramount, that did not give total satisfaction, with the exception of one that arrived from the States "modified" - it got sent back pretty quick but I mention it to highlight the problem of buying at auction where descriptions can be vague or photos poor - unintentionally or otherwise.

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Wm Lange/Paramount Co. inducted to the Banjo Hall of Fame for design and manufacturing 2007

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