Custom Lyon and Healy American Conservatory Washburn Style E Tenor Banjo 1923-1925 Mahogany

This banjo is in excellent condition. Neck joint is tight. Has a Remo replacement head. It has been well cared for and has new strings and is in playing shape.

Information from research:

Original  Kerschner Unique tailpiece with patent date of 12-29-14, 5-9-16 with  Lyon and Healy Makers - Chicago, U.S.A. stamping. “The Kerschner Unique tailpiece was available in four, five and six string versions and became standard appointment on all Washburn banjos made after 1923.” They are highly sought after since they were used on many original 1925 and 1926 Gibson Granada's and Deluxe's.

Stamped on dowel: American Conservatory Oval Logo with faint WASHBURN stamp next to it that has been overstamped with 4875 and 4990.   

Stamped on shell near neck joint: 9058

Fits the description of a Washburn Style E as described in, “Washburn Prewar Instrument Styles, Guitars, Mandolins, Banjos and Ukuleles,” by Hubert Pleijsier:

“5-ply hardwood shell, mahogany finish, 22 brackets, one piece mahogany finished neck w/ ebony heelcap, unbound 17-fret…ebony fingerboard.” It has 5 pearl dots 1 at frets 5, 7, 10, and 2 at the 12th fret. Ebonized headstock, mechanical friction pegs.

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