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1920s Slingerland's Nite Hawk Tenor Banjo w/Case (USED)

1920s Slingerland's Nite Hawk Tenor Banjo w/Case (USED)

Our Notes:This banjo is in excellent condition. It has all original parts except for the head. No signs of any restoration.


A beauty in appearance and a wonder for tone. A high-grade instrument of its time and at a popular price, has made the demand for this banjo beyond expectations. Constructed of choice and seasoned American walnut. Fingerboard inlaid with beautiful diamond-shaped pearl position dots. Headpiece with mother-of-pearl ornaments hand engraved. Best 4-to-1 geared pegs.


Product Features:


  • Walnut Neck & Resonator w/ Painted Decal on Back & Sides
  • Striking Green Underlay on Peghead
  • Diamond-Shaped Pearl Position Dots
  • 10.75" Rim w/ Painted Decal on the Sides
  • Tone Ring Consists of a "Spun Over" Tone Ring Which Sits on a Brass Rod on Top of Brass Studs in the Rim.

Product Specs:

BRAND Slingerland
TYPE Tenor
MODEL Nite Hawk
BRACKETS 25
RESONATOR Walnut
NECK Walnut
FINGERBOARD Rosewood
BRIDGE Rosewood
HEAD Remo 10.5"
RIM 10 3/4"
TONE RING "Spun Over"
TENSION HOOP Grooved
COORDINATOR ROD Single
HARDWARE Nickel Plated
TAILPIECE 4 Hump
NUT WIDTH 30mm
FRET MARKERS Diamond-Shaped Pearl Position Dots
PEG HEAD Mother-of-Pearl Ornaments Hand Engraved Design
TUNERS Grover 4:1 Ratio
SCALE LENGTH 22.5"
ARM REST 1
NUMBER OF STRINGS 4
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA