For sale is a vintage B&D (Bacon & Day) Plectrum Banjo No. 1, serial number 26195, dating to approximately 1928. Made during the height of the Jazz Age in Groton, Connecticut, this banjo comes from one of the most respected American banjo manufacturers of the era.
This is a true four-string plectrum banjo with the longer neck preferred by traditional jazz, ragtime, and chord melody players. B&D instruments are well known for their craftsmanship, powerful tone, and historical significance.
Features:
• Original B&D construction
• Serial number 26195
• Approximately 1928 production
• Four-string plectrum configuration
• Vintage American-made instrument
• Excellent candidate for performance, collection, or display
The banjo shows normal wear consistent with its age. Please review photos carefully for cosmetic condition and originality.
A wonderful piece of American musical history that is nearly 100 years old.
