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    A stunning '20s plectrum banjo, this Bacon & Day Silver Bell No.1 features elaborate engraved pearl inlays on the ebony fingerboard and peghead. It has a mahogany resonator with an integral flange, a maple rim, and a 2-piece neck with a matching dowel stick. Equipped with a Silver Bell tone ring, Oettinger tailpiece, original pickholder attachment, and Grover patent tuners with ivoroid buttons. Hard shell case included. Made in USA.


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    Condition Notes: Neck refinished, 1 newer thumbscrew

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 18996
  • c.1925
  • 11" Renaissance head
  • 2-piece maple neck with center strip (refinished)
  • Silver Bell tone ring
  • Notched tension hoop
  • 24 brackets, L-shoes and bolts
  • Carved mahogany resonator with integral flange 
  • 9/16" maple rim
  • Ivoroid-bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard with fancy pearl inlays
  • 1-3/16" nut, 21-3/4" scale
  • "V" neck profile
  • Oettinger tailpiece
  • Original pickholder attachment
  • Dowel stick stamped "18996", "Made by / The BACON BANJO CO.INC. / GROTON CONN. USA"
  • Plaque on resonator reads " B&D SILVERBELL / STYLE No.1 "
  • Grover patent tuners, ivoroid buttons 
  • Mahogany peghead overlay features "B&D / SILVERBELL" and floral inlays 
  • Newer Superior hard shell case (blue lining)
  • Made in USA

Bacon & Day Silver Bell No.1 Plectrum Banjo (c.1925)

Bacon & Day Silver Bell No.1 Plectrum Banjo (c.1925)

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A stunning '20s plectrum banjo, this Bacon & Day Silver Bell No.1 features elaborate engraved pearl inlays on the ebony fingerboard and peghead. It has a mahogany resonator with an integral flange, a maple rim, and a 2-piece neck with a matching dowel stick. Equipped with a Silver Bell tone ring, Oettinger tailpiece, original pickholder attachment, and Grover patent tuners with ivoroid buttons. Hard shell case included. Made in USA.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Neck refinished, 1 newer thumbscrew
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 18996
  • c.1925
  • 11" Renaissance head
  • 2-piece maple neck with center strip (refinished)
  • Silver Bell tone ring
  • Notched tension hoop
  • 24 brackets, L-shoes and bolts
  • Carved mahogany resonator with integral flange 
  • 9/16" maple rim
  • Ivoroid-bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard with fancy pearl inlays
  • 1-3/16" nut, 21-3/4" scale
  • "V" neck profile
  • Oettinger tailpiece
  • Original pickholder attachment
  • Dowel stick stamped "18996", "Made by / The BACON BANJO CO.INC. / GROTON CONN. USA"
  • Plaque on resonator reads " B&D SILVERBELL / STYLE No.1 "
  • Grover patent tuners, ivoroid buttons 
  • Mahogany peghead overlay features "B&D / SILVERBELL" and floral inlays 
  • Newer Superior hard shell case (blue lining)
  • Made in USA
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