The Vega Instrument Company produced some of the best banjos of the early 20th century. This banjo started it’s life as a 4 string tenor. The Little Wonder was one of their lower end models but it was produced with the same attention to detail and high quality craftsmanship of their entire catalogue. These banjos make excellent 5 strings and have a classic old time sound. The Little Wonder is not as sought after as the coveted Tubaphones, Whyte Laydies, and Electric models but they stand their ground against some of the best antique banjos out there.

• 10-13/16″ Vega Little Wonder Rim
• 26″ Scale Length
• Original Calf Skin Head
• Vega Peghead with Tubaphone Style Inlay
• Abalone and Mother of Pearl Inlay
• Mahogany Neck With Maple Dowel Stick
• Ebony Fretboard, Peghead, and Heel Cap
• Rickard Cyclone Tuners
• Vintage Thin Satin Nitrocellulose Finish

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This is a variation of the Seeders Style 3 Dobson Special made with Curly Maple. This banjo has a powerful well rounded tone unique to the Dobson Special with a comfortable neck profile ideal for all hand sizes and comfort while playing all over the neck. The Dobson Special utilizes a Dobson tone ring mounted on a rolled brass ring to isolate the tone ring from the wooden rim giving it a unique and powerful Dobson sound with more balanced and a crisp overall tone. It’s simple but elegant inlays and overall design has a vintage inspired look while adding modern play ability and durability.

• 25.5″ Scale Length
• 12″ Curly Maple Rim
• Dobson Special Tone Ring
• Hand Engraved Mother of Pearl Inlays
• Antiqued Brass Hardware
• Striped Ebony Fingerboard
• EVO Fretwire
• 1-5/16″ Bone Nut
• Gotoh Tuners
• Red Brown Stain
• Cole Boat Heel
• Hard Oil Satin Finish

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