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Dallas Universal Favorite

 

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$600 plus S&H

Serial # 1047 (large), 698 (small) on dowel.  Heel plate also stamped 698 (small)

Stamped "J.E. Dallas  Maker" on dowel & rim.  Dowel also stamped "Universal Favorite".

MOP position markers on top side of neck.  12th fret marker @ 13 5/8, so scale length is approx. 27 1/4 in.

Head dia. = 10 7/8 in.

22 hooks

Rolled-over tone ring.

Sold by Keith Prowse & Co., London.  Prowse label was placed on dowel over the Dallas stamping, Prowse label is now mostly scuffed away.  Metal Prowse tag tacked to heel.

I really like this simple old tailpiece.  I copy it in brass for my banjo restorations that aren't meant to be 100% authentic (i.e., "banjos with wings").

Inside of rim is inscribed in ink "From Mrs. Rouland   Jan 1919 - On Board The U.S.S. (Maxiron ?).