Thanks for the insight, much appreciated. $900.00. The neck is made of maple, peghead with mother of pearl inlay, … 19 frets. Oh well. How neat to see it listed in a period catalog. Doesn't look like a Vegavox to me. Offered for sale is an original condition 4 string banjo. 98150...........................1933. So upon further reading, I realized it said to find the number which is closest to your instrument's serial number, and to estimate the year from that. $1,625.00. This is a 17-fret 4-string tenor banjo.This banjo has a natural skin head, … $450. Photos. I am so absolutely in love with it. Post a picture when you have a chance. 1,203. I'm really excited my question brought me here. This is a 17-fret 4-string tenor banjo.This banjo has a natural skin head, probably of relatively recent age as it's in great condition. I … 1929 Vega Little Wonder Tenor Banjo. vega little wonder 4 string banjo serial#90151 dates somewhere around 1930s looks to be all original in good shape for the age has hard case has small... more 1993 DEERING IVANHOE 5-STRING BANJO with original HSC I'm pretty sure it had the same name in the 1950s when yours was made. I was under the impression it was the 28 piece but according to the Tsumura red book it was … $63.65 shipping. VINTAGE VEGA CO LITTLE WONDER BANJO 41814 FAIRBANKS BOSTON MASS. It has a natural finish, and a two-piece Maple neck with a dark center stripe down it. It is a Four-String Banjo, Soloist Model, Serial #87500, with a seven-lap laminated maple rim, gold-finish top hoop and hooks, new design flanges and 28 brackets, patented Tu-ba phone tone tube and bracket band in a nickel finish. Contact United States Shopping Cart (0) ... We use cookies to continuously improve your experience at vega.com. No dowelstick. Overall this is excellently playable $600.00 1920s Vega Little Wonder Tenor 4-String Banjo w Original Case. Welcome to the hangout, great to hear you play, and great find. Vega (used, 1927) Little Wonder tenor banjo Tag N o 39-1068 Used #75120, in very good plus condition with worn original hard shell case. Luckily for me it started getting better--still taking it slow but I'm extremely please to start playing again on this beauty. These are the words of J. Garber. 14 watching. All of the lists available are extrapolated from historical knowledge, sales receipts, ect. Thanks for the welcome! mikehalloran - Posted - 12/10/2016:  16:25:55. We love pictures of banjos here. Fairbanks made by the Vega company of Boston, MA. Martin built 55 VIP-T instruments between 1972-79.  Other Banjo-Related Topics I have what I believe to be a Vega Vegavox 1 tenor banjo, however I am a little confused on how serial numbers work. $250. It does indeed. 1920 Vega Style K Rim. This banjo is a very interesting collaboration between 2 instrument makers in Boston Massachusetts The banjo is a 1920s Vega Little Wonder, 17 fret tenor banjo, open back 28 bracket hook,10-15/16" rim assembly It was taken to the Stromberg shop and modified. This was "possibly done or a customer, but I have another take on that. It looks like a '50s VIP, I think. It should provide many hours of playing enjoyment. The Little … Maple construction 17 fret Orig frets still playable 11-13/16" 30 bracket rim assembly Close fit Resonator A little fret-wear, A little forward bow, but nice low action. If you continue, we will assume that you agree to. 98314...........................98149............. ..1932. The first type and base model was the Style N, followed by the Style Little Wonder. The head is 11 3/4", with a 9/16" Maple rim and tortoise binding around its rim, while the 1/4" metal tone ring is integrated with the rim itself. 10-1/8" diameter maple rim with steel hoop tonering. brittneysuep - Posted - 12/10/2016:  12:28:02, mikehalloran - Posted - 12/10/2016:  12:34:24. Your instrument in definitely 1927 or '28, as 78528 falls in between 78371 (a 1927 Tubaphone Style X Tenor) and 79025 (a 1928 Whyte Laydie No. Here's a few more pictures that show the color of the resonator, and the flange on my banjo is a little different. New TKL Hard case. This Vega Little Wonder tenor banjo probably dates to 1920's, according to the serial number of 63191 (printed both on the dowelstick and the inside of the rim). Has been taken apart and gone through. Vintage Vega 5-String Banjo w/ Original Case - Serial #1. They differed slightly in ornamentation so I could be wrong on the actual model name. 95374...........................97962............. ..1931. Correction. I am always lurking here reading certain stuff, but I'm always shy about joining forums. Used - Excellent Condition Posted 2/9/2021 8:54:38 PM by bullfrog1120 - Country: United States - State: CO - ZIP: 80903 Last Updated 2/9/2021 8:59:34 PM. THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE JUST FOR YOUR SMILE! Together they create a beautiful tone. Vega Tenor Banjos. This Vega Little Wonder tenor banjo probably dates to 1920s, according to the serial number of 63191 printed both on the dowelstick and the inside of the rim. vega little wonder-08. ... or Best Offer. Steve, I am reading the Fairbanks-Vega serial number list published in the June 1978 issue of Pickin' Magazine. Modern German KBM Planetary Geared Pegs. So if mine being done correctly, would put it at around 1957. It seems to coincide roughly with the introduction of the Vox models, the earliest serial number of which I have recorded is 93828. All Forums By Chris "Bucket" Thomas in forum Vintage Instruments, By Ken Berner in forum Vintage Instruments, https://www.elderly.com/ghs-gmb-mand...string-set.htm, https://www.banjohangout.org/archive/220483, Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others, Technique, Theory, Playing Tips and Tricks, Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants, Old-Time, Roots, Early Country, Cajun, Tex-Mex, Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer, Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk, Orchestral, Classical, Italian, Medieval, Renaissance, Octaves, Zouks, Citterns, Tenors and Electrics, If this is your first visit, be sure to Thank you! It is an antique Vega Fairbanks "Little Wonder" 4 string tenor banjo. A: Serial #91892 is the earliest collected banjo with the bolts through the rim. Very good condition. The serial number on both the dowel and the pot is 99333, and I haven't been able to find that number anywhere online that lists serial numbers for Vega's, and there also isn't a model name. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 'How do I block forum notifications' 57 min, 'Where The Dim Lights Are The Dimmest - all backup' 2 hrs, 'Swallow's Tail/ John Naughton's(Reels)' 3 hrs, 'I guess it's easier to break the normal clawhammer mode sometimes' 8 hrs. I was playing on a Deering Goodtime, but I found this Vega in a Guitar Center in my city, and I pretty much fell in love with it.

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