This is a Capitol built by Ludwig and Ludwig in Chicago in the late 1920's. The Capitol was a mid level offering from the company and the cheapest model to feature the "double tone projector and tone chamber". The Capitol was built to same standards as the higher models.
Neck - made from American walnut with a 5 piece center lamination and solid ebony fingerboard with mother of pearl inlays. Ludwigs "banjo adjuster" regulator allows the action to be adjusted with the turn of two screws located on the side of the neck.
Rim - Ludwigs High Pressure alloy metal shell with double tone pojector and tone chamber. It has 26 bottom tension hooks ans nuts. The resonator is also made of American walnut.
Setup - This is setup for Irish trad in GDAE tuning with a low action.
Case - Original case with some plywood separation.
Notes - The Capitol has new tuners, head, bridge, and strings. There is very minor fret wear. The nickel plating is in excellent condition. The finish is also in very good condition for a Ludwig.
Specs:
- Scale length - 23"
- Nut width - 1.17"
- # of frets - 19
- Weight - 8lb 6oz
- Action height - .070 @ 12th fret
- Strings - PB 12, 18w, 26w, 36w
- Bridge - 9/16" 3 leg maple/ebony
- Head - Remo Renaissance
- Serial number - 3675