Banjo For Sale
Dale Small Custom
Circa 1990s
22 fret plectrum
Made as a custom version of B&D Silver Bell No.9
The originals were made by the Bacon Banjo Co., , Groton CT.
Circa 1920s
The Rim, Resonator and the hardware are original B&D parts.
Dale would use the basic parts from other Silver Bell tenors and plectrums, make necks and inlay them.
Ron Raymer of Raytown MO, a super artisan did the carving, and the metal/celluloid engraving.
Also, the intricate ivory fingerboard engraving
Dale would do all of the rhinestone work, plating, frets and finish.
Ebony Neck, carved elephant, ivory tusks with rhinestone tips.
Grover Deluxe 2 band pegs, engraved, MOP buttons, inlaid with stones.
Celluloids in VG cond.
Plating is still VG.
This is a very lightly played instrument
Neck is straight with good relief.
If there is a an adjustable or bar style truss rod, it would have to be in the heel.
I cannot tell without full disassembly.
Mute has an engraved spoon, and is functional.
Farquhar bridge with MOP inserts.
Tone is very bright and clear
Modern HSC with neck yoke removed, to allow safety room for the tusks.
22 fret plectrum
Made as a custom version of B&D Silver Bell No.9
The originals were made by the Bacon Banjo Co., , Groton CT.
Circa 1920s
The Rim, Resonator and the hardware are original B&D parts.
Dale would use the basic parts from other Silver Bell tenors and plectrums, make necks and inlay them.
Ron Raymer of Raytown MO, a super artisan did the carving, and the metal/celluloid engraving.
Also, the intricate ivory fingerboard engraving
Dale would do all of the rhinestone work, plating, frets and finish.
Ebony Neck, carved elephant, ivory tusks with rhinestone tips.
Grover Deluxe 2 band pegs, engraved, MOP buttons, inlaid with stones.
Celluloids in VG cond.
Plating is still VG.
This is a very lightly played instrument
Neck is straight with good relief.
If there is a an adjustable or bar style truss rod, it would have to be in the heel.
I cannot tell without full disassembly.
Mute has an engraved spoon, and is functional.
Farquhar bridge with MOP inserts.
Tone is very bright and clear
Modern HSC with neck yoke removed, to allow safety room for the tusks.