Bacon & Day Montana Silver Bell 4-String Tenor Banjo with Hard Shell Case, 1930s. This gorgeous instrument in chrome, blonde, and brown has a an ivory-colored celluloid finish with pearloid sheen on fretboard and headstock, with ornate inlaid and engraved details. Included is a handwritten note with some manufacturing history information and the name of Bill Hagner, plant manager of renowned instrument maker Gretsch ,which purchased B&D in 1939. Comes with original soft pedal knee mute and Richelieu master mute. Vintage ard shell case with alligator-pattern exterior is lined with vivid hot pink velvet.
Dimensions are 34 in h x 14.5 in w x 4 in d. Condition is good, with all engraved areas clean and free of break, bridge appears structurally sound, some fretboard wear and rubbed metal parts, and some subtle surface scratches and marks. High string needs re-stringing. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.
Dimension
Height: 34.00
Width: 14.50
Depth: 4.00
Depth: 4.00
Condition
See description and photos for condition. Please email or call for a more detailed condition report. We grade on a scale from excellent, very good, good, fair, to poor; that said, all lots are sold in as is condition at time of sale, and condition listings are given as a courtesy for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder.