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This is a faithful replica of the mail order instruments sold by Montgomery Ward in the 1920s and 1930s. It is well-suited for traditional chordal tenor banjo style as well as melodic (e.g. Irish traditional) style. It can be tuned strung for the traditional tenor banjo “viola” tuning (C-G-D-A); however, this one is strung with “Irish Tenor Banjo” strings (John Pearse) for the octave mandolin/fiddle tuning (G-D-A-E). This is often called the “Irish” tuning.

The narrow 19-fret neck makes playing easy, and the 23" scale is typical of the early 20^th century tenor banjos. Most, especially those playing melodic Celtic style, will employ the common practice of using a capo on the 2^nd fret to shorten the scale, effectively making it a 17 fret tenor banjo. The open-back rim features 16 brackets holding down a REMO Fiberskyn head for the classic period-correct tenor sound.

The instrument, as shipped by Recording King, is fit with really lame tiny geared tuners. This one has been upgraded with proper 5-Star (Stewart-MacDonald) planetary pegs.

• Maple Neck w/ Adjustable Truss Rod
• 5-Star (Stewart-MacDonald) Planetary Pegs
• Multi-Ply Maple Rim
• Rosewood Fretboard
• 16 Brackets
• Single Coordinator Rod
• Presto-Style Tailpiece
• Maple/Ebony 5/8” Bridge
• Nickel-Plated Hardware
• Brown Satin Finish
• 23" scale