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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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 1980's Dale Small Custom. * 

small 4string mandolin/banjo serial No14* built for June Bealmear - rosewood with an ebony fingerboard - beautifully inlayed with mother of pearl and abalone. Built with no flange and button resonator with  butterfly engraving. It  has the same scale length as a ukulele and is quite exquisite. Sounds great.


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************************Congratulations Dale*****************************

Dale Small inducted to the Banjo Hall of Fame for design and manufacture in 2008.

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