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Most have the patented L&H tailpiece shown in the inset. Gibson developed the truss rod in 1921. There was a line of black inlay (or ebony layer) along the centerline of the back of the neck. This can often be found on the back of the peghead or on the inside rim of the banjo. Vintage mandolin, guitar-mandolin or banjo-mandolin http://www.mugwumps.com. Early 1970's block shaped no dot over the "i" closed "b" and . A maple, prewar style bluegrass banjo made like the classic banjos of the 1930's with the same materials and the same weight, design and features, the Golden Era is one of our most popular banjos for traditional bluegrass bands. Headstocks say LoPrinzi. The tuners were individual. The top and back bindings were black plastic with red line highlights. F/FF = Factory code (No factory designator for some 1993 and earlier models) Y/YY = Year of manufacture (Single digit for some 1997 and earlier models) MM = Month of manufacture. Presentation banjos often turned up at NAMMand other shows. 593 Similar to 590 but with pearl (vs ivoroid) tuner buttons. The numbers are preceded by letters: A, B, C, or D which indicate the series. They were available in steel string or classical. What Does My Banjo's Serial Number Tell Me? - Deering Banjo Company Wiley Morris of the Morris Brothers Hillbilly Band and Charlie Monroe (Bill Monroes brother) took to the instrument for its potential in the roots of Bluegrass music. It was built for Hollywood singing star Ray Whitley as the worlds biggest and fanciest acoustic guitar. Many have no identification at all. Deering. Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. The following site helps identify the labels with the date and location of production: All Gurian Guitars have serial numbers stamped on the neck block in characters visible through the soundhole. Its not clear how it works during this period. For example, one head might sound right for one player on a five string banjo, but be disappointing on another players tenor banjo. It appears that they experimented right up to the point of discontinuing the line. Home | Vintage Banjo Maker