Very special classic 5-string banjo made by Clifford Essex&Son in London.
Label at the dowelstick, also serial stamped 272. Nice inlays at the neck and resonator, the pot comes with air chambers, the original stamped Clifford Essex calfskin head is adjustable by top screws. Grover bridge and new light gauge steel strings (nylgut would also be fine!)
Length 94,5cm, scale 67,5cm, nut width 31mm, head 11″
This instrument is ready to play with modern geared planetary tuners and good string action. Several signs of age and use like scratches or rubbings. Comes in original case with a defect at the back.
This instrument is used! Pictures are part of the description.
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Testing and collecting in the Hamburg / Luebeck area, Germany
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