VEGA FP-5 VINTAGE FIVE STRING OPEN-BACK BANJO WITH TUBAPHONE TONE RING & CASE – USED 1964

Description

This instrument is in Very-Good Condition showing only normal signs of wear which include some minor nicks/dings/hairline scratches throughout, very slight tarnishing of the metal hardware and some dirt on the head. Frets have previously been dressed but still have a lot of life left in them. Included is a TKL hardshell case which is also in Very-Good Condition showing only a couple small scuffs and some loose threads.

This rare model FP-5 has a sunburst finish on a 2-piece maple neck with dark center strip, 3/8″ brown stained maple rim, and 22-fret ebony fingerboard. Other features include a tubaphone tone ring, one-piece flange, and “pancake” style geared tuners.

We inspect each and every instrument we ship out for maximum playability. We adjust the action and adjust intonation when needed. If you would like a specific adjustment, just add it to your order notes and we would be happy to adjust to your liking. 

Serial Number: 102928

SPECS:

Scale Length: 27″

Neck: 2-Piece Maple with Center Strip

Rim: 3/8″ Brown Stained Maple

Nut: 1-3/16″

Head: 10-15/16″

Tone-Ring: Tubaphone

Fingerboard: Ebony

Bridge: Maple with Ebony Cap

Hooks: 24

Frets: 22

Binding: White

Tail-Piece: Tension Tailpiece

Adjustments: Truss-Rod, Dual Coordinator-Rods

Flange: One-Piece

Tuners: Kluson Deluxe with “Pancake” Buttons

Fifth Peg Tuner: Planetary-Style

Inlays: Pearl Block & Dot

Finish: Sunburst

TKL Hardshell Case Included (Very-Good Condition) 

Important information if shipping outside of the USA:

Please note: To help insure the future availability of certain materials used in the construction of this instrument, additional fees and/or documentation may be required when shipping this item outside of the USA. This is due to the CITES treaty, which regulates international trade of certain materials like rosewood, abalone, and pearl. If you purchase this item to be shipped outside of the USA, we’ll determine whether the regulations apply to your order, and will contact you with more information if necessary