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Vintage 8 string Banjo Mandolin / Banjolin - Exceptional Handmade Masterpiece

$ 844.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France
  • Modified Item: No
  • Exact Year: 1900
  • Number of Strings: 8
  • Banjo Type: Mandolin Banjo
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Brand: Unbranded

    Description

    Exceptional 1800s-1900s 8 string Banjo Mandolin / Banjolin featuring an extremely rare hexagonal resonator body.
    The tailpiece is Marcelli, suggesting it's a German-made instrument, however the design could possibly reflect a French instrument as well. The maker is unknown to me as I did not disassemble it.
    This unique mandolin banjo is in outstanding condition, and fully playable.
    Intricate handmade inlays and carvings on the hexagonal shaped wooden resonator reflect various folk traditions and musical depictions.
    Specs:
    Total length: 58 cm
    Neck length: 39 cm
    Resonator depth: 7.5 cm
    Resonator width: 19 cm
    Resonator length: 19 cm
    See all professional photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rcL119ROZMtl7PMCrfGSgnJ6tHKs2_Ce?usp=sharing
    Will ship from Budapest Hungary in-case, padded and braced, insured and with signature required on delivery.
    Please inquire if you have any specific questions or concerns!
    Thank you,
    Christopher