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1989 Dale Small Custom.
built for "Mr Banjo" Sandy Riner (Banjo Hall of Fame 1989).
small tenor/plectrum banjo serial No.26* - Rosewood construction - ebony fingerboard with mother of pearl and abalone inlays - engraved gold plated metalware and carved heel - Just outstanding in every respect!
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1970's Dale Small Custom.
full size tenor banjo built for Nell Sensabaugh - curly maple neck, and fingerboard with pearl and abalone vine leaf inlays and gold plated metalware. The rim assembly based on Gibson Mastertone style with a 20 hole flat head tone ring and one piece flange. The resonator inlaid with vine leaves and an unusual double sunburst effect. Quality throughout!
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This beautifull full size, 20 fret Dale Small Deluxe Tenor was built in 2005 for one
of Dale's family and I aquired it earlier this year. It is 'as new' and has an eleven and a half inch head, and a volume to match.
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Dale Small inducted to the Banjo Hall of Fame for design and manufacture in 2008.
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