Probable Slingerland

Banjo-mandolin #062

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No-name, looks like manufacture by Slingerland.

No tone ring, head rests on wood.  20 hooks, Nylgut mandolin strings.  Yellowstone banjo head.

DIMENSIONS:

Head dia. = 11"

Scale length 13 3/4"

String span @ nut = 1"

String span @ heel = 1 1/8".

Bridge = 1/2"

SETUP:

*  action @ octave = 3/16".

 

FLAWS:

Normal scuffing due to age.  Overall the finish is in very good condition.  Some dirt on the head because I play this one frequently.  Otherwise, no significant flaws.

 

ON THE PLUS SIDE:

This is the first banjo-mandolin that I tried Nylgut strings on.... I may never go back to steel strings for banjo mando.  This one is a pleasure to play.

 

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