Year: 1923. Other than some rusty brackets, two of which don't match the others, the pot is in decent condition. The owner wanted to preserve the original instrument as much as possible but copy the original neck details making it into a five string banjo. 49548, the pie plate resonator, with original case and tuning wrench. Vega’s Tubaphone banjo has been praised by players as one of the finest sounding banjos for over a century. Get highlights of GryphonStrings news delivered to your e-mail inbox. Bid Now. Not exactly sure, it could be one made in Japan, before Deering Banjos bought the name. The owner wanted to preserve the original instrument as much as possible but copy the original neck details making it into a five string banjo. $2,399.00 $2,599.00 Sale. Style X #9 Tubaphone Tenor Banjo. The Deluxe was the later design of what was previously called "Style X No.9" in the Vega line. Would suit either a Whyte Ladie or Tubaphone pot. It has a good bright tone and comes with excellent hard shell case. The dimensions of the neck are quite similar to the early Vega banjos - full, yet fast and comfortable. Vega Vintage Star Banjo. for sale at www.nicksguitars.co.uk This banjo is an original VEGA TU-BA-PHONE #3 grade 5-string banjo made around 1925 and continues to be one of the best-respected banjo models in the world. Visit Store See Inventory. Call. The tubaphone tone ring creates that unique Vega tone in this professional quality maple banjo. Case Original Hard. As far as I know the hooks and nuts are original. Make Vega. Vega banjo case short neck tenor open back style m. maple, non original tailpiece. Top-of-the-line Vega Tubaphone Short-Scale Tenor Banjo. Inventory Types. Reply. Part of Skinner Fine Musical Instruments Online Auction 3490T ending Thursday, November 19 at 7pm EST. Vega Little Wonder Banjo. The dimensions of the neck are quite similar to the early Vega banjos - full, yet fast and comfortable. Apparently, in 1915, Homer Chalet Garber, "the marvel of the banjo world" from Des Moines, Iowa, ordered a custom 5-string Tubaphone banjo from the Vega Company in Boston. I matched the finish of the original neck and used the original inlays. Grover Geared Pegs. Here's the one you've been waiting for. Vintage Vega Professional 19-Fret Tenor Banjo. We kept all the original hardware as well as the resonator making it an excellent banjo for many different styles of playing. This is perhaps the best Vega Tubaphone we have ever offered. Skinner Auctions. Sold Out. excellent condition.A few scratches but solid and nice. Beautiful and fancy inlaid “Vega Tubaphone” 5-string banjo. The owner had me do a couple of tweaks to the original inlays to make it a little more personalized. A very close representation with some modern improvements, this banjo will stand out in any crowd. It has a clear, ringing tone that would sound great in classic jazz band or picking out a few old-time fiddle tunes. The tubaphone tone ring creates that unique Vega tone in this professional quality maple banjo. According to banjo historian Stu Cohen, checking the relevant catalogs, "The Vegaphone (a Tubaphone model with the 28 piece flange and resonator) was introduced in August, 1923. Be the first to review “Vega Tubaphone Banjo” Cancel reply. Search. Anyhow, the owner had good taste in banjos. Vega complied and presented him with this unique beauty. Fancy Tubaphone style inlays on peghead, fingerboard, and on the back of the peghead and heel. $85.00 shipping. The Vega No.2 is a banjo made of top grade curly maple stained light amber and buffed to a high gloss. Serial: #51704. | 650.493.2131 | 211 Lambert Ave, Palo Alto, CA. The pot has all the original parts except for a replacement Ode head. This plectrum Tubaphone has seen well-done restoration in its day. Click on a picture to enlarge it. Call. Vega designed the Tubaphone to be theultimate classical banjo but it works very well for old-time music, and, in itsfour-string configurations, it’s perfect for backing up a … The owner wanted to preserve the original instrument as much as possible but copy the original neck details making it into a five string banjo. Good for ole time and bluegrass playing. This 1926 Vega Tubaphone style M 11 13/16" pot with serial number 71996, was a tenor in a previous life. This particular tone ring was one of the most successful with its bright ringing sound and was fitted to all of Vega’s professional grade instruments for 6 decades or more. We swapped the Vega lettering in the peghead inlay to Tango, the town in West Virginia where they live and added in a silhouette of West Virginia in the lower part of the fingerboard. Condition Good. I specialize in banjo repairs, banjo restorations, and banjo consignments of vintage 4 string,5 string,6 string,8 string banjo, banjo guitar,banjo mandolin, etc. Did you know that 80 percent of the value of all of your household contents will likely be found in less than 20 percent of your items? Vega banjo "pie plate" resonator,suit Whyte lady or Tubaphone 10 and 15/16th pot Very beautiful maple resonator to go on the back of a 1920's Vega banjo. 1925 Vega Tu-Ba-Phone Style M 4-String Tenor Banjo with Original Case. Vega designed the Tubaphone to be the ultimate classical banjo but it works very well for old-time music, and, in its four-string configurations, it’s perfect for backing up a jazz band or leading an Irish session. These particular models with extended board and unusual 11 1/2 inch head with tubaphone tone ring were only made between 1922 and 1923 and are very hard to come by making them extremely collectable. During the heyday of American banjo production at the turn of the last century, the Vega “No. Condition: EX-FINE. Sold Out. 11″ Vegaphone Rim with Matching Resonator, Custom and Original Vega Mother of Pearl Inlays. Flush-Fit Resonator. The tailpiece is a Presto that has a cover that slides off, and 8 hooks allowing the tailpiece to be used on banjos, banjo guitars, or banjo mandolins. Sale. This was the gigging instrument of a pro "folk-dance musician" for decades (he was playing at the Newport Folk Festival when Dylan went electric) and it just has that feel when you play it. Used Vega #2 Tubaphone 5-String Banjo. 9 Tubaphone Tenor Banjo Oh, decadent, gold-plated bliss! Taken at Mad Dog Studios. The banjo is almost in unplayed condition, sounds wonderfull, the original case is also there. The 4 piece flange was introduced in August, 1928, along with the Vega Vox and the addition of Pearloid on the resonator wall." The top of the line tenor banjo for Vega in the 1920s. vega-tubaphone-16_opt A very rare vintage Vega Style M tubaphone short scale tenor banjo which were made only for two years in 1922 and 1923. Part of Skinner Fine Musical Instruments Online Auction 3490T ending Thursday, November 19 at 7pm EST. $39.99 shipping. $4,149.00 You Save 9% ($410.00) The tubaphone tone ring is one of the most sought after tone rings in banjo history for its clarity and warmth. of tenors. 211 lambert ave., palo alto, ca 94306 – 650-493-2131, Gryphon Is Open For Business For Online & Email Orders, c. 1924 Vega Tubaphone Style X No. A-124887 Open Back Banjo With case . It has long been known that the metal structure that supports a banjo head can have a real influence on the responsiveness and tone of the instrument. Wim (Ed.- Note the classic Tubaphone tone ring.) Vega Senator 17-Fret Irish Tenor Banjo w/Resonator. $2,950.00. Vega Tubaphone Five String Banjo This Vega Tubaphone was sent to me as a complete Vegaphone with a beautiful original tenor neck. I matched the finish of the original neck and used the original inlays. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Year ~1921. This 17-fret tenor Tubaphone is in all-original condition. The original engraving is still crisp and clear and the overall condition is excellent. Banjo for sale Vega Tubaphone Deluxe. 45803, with original case. We are very excited to offer three top-of-the-line Tubaphones in each of its popular configurations: the five-string, the tenor and the plectrum. Helpful Links. $2,069.00 $2,299.00 Subscribe. of tenors. Guitarists may be interested to know these can easily be tuned to the same pitches as the top four strings of a guitar. The Vega No.2 is a banjo made of top grade curly maple stained light amber and buffed to a high gloss. Bid Now . 14 watching. The top of the line tenor banjo for Vega in the 1920s. The Deluxe was the later design of what was previously called "Style X No.9" in the Vega line. Martin V720 Vega 4-String Tenor Banjo strings, 9-3 . If you continue, we will assume that you agree to our privacy policy which includes details of cookie usage. Contact; Store Policies; Adam Tober 508-970-3216. [Enquire about other head options]. Banjohaven also sells vintage 4 string instrument parts. The tubaphone tone ring creates that unique Vega tone in this professional quality maple banjo. This Vega Tubaphone was sent to me as a complete Vegaphone with a beautiful original tenor neck. 1928 Vega Tubaphone We had Wyatt Fawley build a new mahogany neck with torch inlay. The Vega No.2 is a banjo made of top grade curly maple stained light amber and buffed to a high gloss. Can you tell me more like age and value?