May Bell Recording Songster
May Bell Recording Songster
May Bell Recording Songster
May Bell Recording Songster
May Bell Recording Songster
May Bell Recording Songster
May Bell Recording Songster
May Bell Recording Songster
May Bell Recording Songster
May Bell Recording Songster

May Bell Recording Songster

Regular price
$850.00
Sale price
$850.00
Unit price
per 

This is May Bell Recording Songster made by the Slingerland Co in Chicago. 

Neck - is covered in yellow pearloid (celluliod). The peghead and fingerboard are engraved and filled black. 

Rim - the rim appears to be walnut with the top of the line tone ring design from Slingerland. The resonator is walnut covered with yellow pearloid. 

Setup - This is on consignment and being sold as-is. It is currently setup in GDAE tuning by the owner. Changes to the setup can be requested at the buyer's expense.

Case - vintage case included, probably original

Notes - very minor fret wear noted, some discoloration to the pearloid on the back of the resonator and back of the peghead.

On Consignment - this banjo is being sold as-is.

Specs:

  • Scale length - 22.5"
  • Nut width - 1.15"
  • # of frets - 19
  • Weight - 8lbs 2oz
  • Action height - .090" @ 12th fret
  • Strings - ?
  • Bridge - maple with inserts
  • Head - vintage top frosted
  • Serial number - n/a