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An awesome old tenor banjo with nice appointments of decorative stamped bands on grooved tension hoop, resonator and rim, 10-15/16" top frosted head, 3/8" maple rim, curly walnut resonator with decorative decal, Grover Pat. tuners with ivoroid buttons, and banjo mute mechanism installed. NO CASE. Made in USA.
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Condition Notes: Needs work to address twisted neck, missing 4th fret, needs fret work, heat press neck, dowel stick reset, cleaning, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)× This used product is in Project Condition
Project items are used and have clear functional problems that will generally require repair. They may come with multiple cosmetic imperfections and hold potential for restoration—perfect for those who enjoy bringing instruments back to life or taking on a rewarding challenge.
Condition Notes: Needs work to address twisted neck, missing 4th fret, needs fret work, heat press neck, dowel stick reset, cleaning, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
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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
- Built by Gretsch
- No SN
- 1920s
- Curly walnut resonator with decorative decal on back
- Light-stained ~3/8" maple rim with walnut end cap
- 10-15/16" top frosted head
- Walnut dowel stick
- Replacement cast flat plate flange installed
- 20 brackets and bolts
- No tone ring
- "Window" tailpiece (missing cover)
- 2-piece walnut neck and centerstrip
- 19 fret pearwood fingerboard with pearl dots and snowflakes
- 1-5/32" nut, 22-15/16" scale
- Decorative stamped bands on grooved tension hoop, resonator and rim
- Grover Pat. tuners with ivoroid buttons
- Banjo mute mechanism installed, stamped "B&D SOFT PEDAL"
- Armrest
Howard Tenor Banjo (1920s)
Howard Tenor Banjo (1920s)
SKU: 80U-218588
An awesome old tenor banjo with nice appointments of decorative stamped bands on grooved tension hoop, resonator and rim, 10-15/16" top frosted head, 3/8" maple rim, curly walnut resonator with decorative decal, Grover Pat. tuners with ivoroid buttons, and banjo mute mechanism installed. NO CASE. Made in USA.
Condition Notes: Needs work to address twisted neck, missing 4th fret, needs fret work, heat press neck, dowel stick reset, cleaning, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
Project items are used and have clear functional problems that will generally require repair. They may come with multiple cosmetic imperfections and hold potential for restoration—perfect for those who enjoy bringing instruments back to life or taking on a rewarding challenge.
Condition Notes: Needs work to address twisted neck, missing 4th fret, needs fret work, heat press neck, dowel stick reset, cleaning, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
Learn more about our condition ratings
More Details
More Details
The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880
- Built by Gretsch
- No SN
- 1920s
- Curly walnut resonator with decorative decal on back
- Light-stained ~3/8" maple rim with walnut end cap
- 10-15/16" top frosted head
- Walnut dowel stick
- Replacement cast flat plate flange installed
- 20 brackets and bolts
- No tone ring
- "Window" tailpiece (missing cover)
- 2-piece walnut neck and centerstrip
- 19 fret pearwood fingerboard with pearl dots and snowflakes
- 1-5/32" nut, 22-15/16" scale
- Decorative stamped bands on grooved tension hoop, resonator and rim
- Grover Pat. tuners with ivoroid buttons
- Banjo mute mechanism installed, stamped "B&D SOFT PEDAL"
- Armrest