Vintage Celtic Banjo 4-string Mother-of-Pearl from UK Start Price USD 45.00 Current Price USD 114.50 Time Left - Bid Count 8 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, October 04, 2008 End Time Saturday, October 11, 2008 Location Kailua-Kona, HI See more about 'Vintage Celtic Banjo 4-string Mother-of-Pearl from UK' Description Vintage Celtic Banjo, 4-string, Mother-of-Pearl clad   Lightly used Broadcaster from England, sold in Army Navy Department Store.  Only 1000 of these were made.  Maple neck, mother-of-pearl clad fretboard, mother-of-pearl clad body and mother-of-pearl clad back.  This one shows no damage to the mother-of-pearl areas, only light scratches on the back of the neck.  This is a very collectible piece and all original, just missing 5 frets and one broken string.    The Broadcaster, a 1920's era 4 string Celtic banjo from England 8" dia head 17 nickel frets 9" lg neck 21 3/4" overall lng. original tightners nickle plating is good but dull neck straight minor wear needs cleaning overall a solid usable all original instrument This is a classic fixer-uppper. The wood is all intact. The metal rim needs cleaning and polishing. The friction pegs are serviceable (i.e. they work fine now). Frets need dressing (5 are missing). This is a 17-fret model (short neck) and is perfect for Celtic style players (tuned A-D-G-C). Win the bidding (no reserve!) and transform this from a wall hanger to a small banger! $20 shipping   Place a Bid!