Description
Here is a Vega SS-5 Folklore Long Neck Open Back Banjo from 1963.
This is a classic Boston-era Vega from the folk revival years. The SS-5 Folklore is the simpler, more affordable long-neck sibling of the famous Pete Seeger model. This open-back 5-string features a laminated maple rim with no metal tone ring, dual coordinator rods, 24 brackets, a long 25-fret maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard. The extended scale, approximately 32 inches, was designed so players could drop to open E while keeping familiar G-tuning fingerings.
This particular model has a unique Hula girl figure attached to the peghead. Originally a swizzle stick from the Phillipines, it is very much at home on this banjo. The original tuners have been replaced with Grovers. It is in very good overall shape for its age.There is some cosmetic wear including light hardware tarnish.
It plays cleanly up the neck and comes with a Schatten pickup attached.
Non-original hardshell is included.
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DETAILS:
- Instrument Model: SS-5 Folklore
- Instrument Manufacturer: Vega
- Instrument year: 1963
- Instrument Finish: Natural
- Instrument Class: Long neck 5 string open back banjo
- Instrument serial number: A 11651
- Country of Origin: USA
- Instrument Condition: Very good, normal signs of age with light cosmetic wear and tear
- Right-handed
- Instrument Weight Imperial: 6.1 lbs
- Instrument Weight Metric: 2.78 kgs
- Scale Length Imperial: 32.5 in
- Scale Length Metric: 825.5 mm
- Nut Width Imperial: 1.172 in
- Nut Width Metric: 30 mm
- CITIES Documentation Required: No
- Case included: Yes
- Case original: No
- Items in Case: Strap and strings
- Case Type: Black hardshell
- Consignment: Yes
- Product ID: 191176
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There are no refunds or returns on used items unless authorized in advance by a Twelfth Fret Sales Associate at time of sale. View Our Full Terms Here |