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 |
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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 |