1928 Paramount Style F Wm. L. Lange 22 fret Tenor Banjo top of line make offer

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1928 vintage Paramount Style F Wm. L. Lange 22 fret Plectrum Banjo top of the line
From the private collection of Sound Investments USA LLC
Wow this our “Unda da bed” special find.  I have never seen a cleaner 1928 banjo.  Here are some facts.
*Page peg pat pending GOLD PLATED tuners with genuine real pearl buttons
*Serial # 11329 which date her to 1928
* 4 latch case in very good condition
*Totally carved rosewood heal & peghead back
* “Quadruple” GOLD plating on all metal parts and all are beautifully engraved
*Very rare find especially in this condition
*Plays great up and down the neck
*Multi layered wood marquetry trim and binding
*Extreme fancy pearl inlays on the fingerboard
*All solid rosewood…..Resonator, rim and neck.  The resonator is not laminated.  *Resonator is 2 substantial solid slabs of Indian rosewood
*This is the highest model in William Langes professional banjo line
*Made in New York
*a favorite of famous NYC jazz players
*22 frets plectrum
*All original
*little to no wear on frets ..gorgeous example of craftsmanship see photos
*Ring is 113/4” in diameter
*New strings ready to play
Please note that the handling cost is just to cover shipping insurance.  Local pick up is free and welcome