1925 Weymann 150 Tenor Banjo (short scale)
A very well constructed 18 fret tenor banjo from the famous Weymann Company of Philadelphia built in 1925. The Style 150s share the “hoop in sleeve” tonering style which is essentially the same as a Vega Little Wonder type. This gives a good, loud, sweet tone without too many irritating harmonics and overtones, and when put on a good heavy-duty multi-ply maple rim like this one has, the design sounds even better. the 3 piece neck is constructed from figured maple with centre ebony strip and stained dark green. the neck is straight with low action and good frets and has a scale length of 22″. The outer edges have the cream binding and gloss lacquer throughout is in great condition with no signs of damage, dings or repair, the nickel parts i.e. tension hoop, tonering, hooks and nuts are also in excellent condition
The nicer openback Weymanns have the multi-lined rim “foot” which looks gorgeous. Note also the standard-issue heavy-duty hardware and additional neck support gear. These were built right!
This particular Weymann also has a slimmer, faster neck than the earlier teens models. I have added one of my own cocobola rosewood bridges which give a lovely bright sustain paired with the original weymann tension tail piece. The friction tuners have been up graded to the Gotoh style geared type with period coloured buttons. the back of the headstock bears the Weymann transfer. Comes with a quirky handmade cardboard case which holds it comfortably in place.
- Ebony 18 fret board with dot inlay position markers
- Headstock with floral inlay mother of pearl design & geared tuners
- Frosted Remo 11″ head and original Weymann tailpiece
- Hoop & sleeve tone ring
- cocobola bridge
- low action and straight neck