Beautiful and rare vintage British-made banjole resonator, likely about 100 years young. Between the 1920s and 1930s, these kind of uke‑banjos surged in popularity, riding the dance‑band craze. Very playable, and collectable.
Details:
- 17-frets
- Ornate flowery engraved metal resonator back
- Natural wood shell body
- 6-lug drum
- Thick V-shaped timber neck
- Unbranded headstock, tuner pegs mounted on rear
- Likely English manufacture by Rose Brothers / Rose-Morris, circa 1920s–1930s
Product Specs
- Item Number: 38683
- Make: Rose Brothers / Savana
- Model: Savana Banjole
- Condition: Very Good
- Finish: Natural
- Categories: folk-instruments ⇒ ukuleles
- Year: 1920s
- Made In: United Kingdom
- MPN: 38683