Here is a classic Bacon FF Professional #2, 5-string made by Vega around 1911; serial number 451. This model features a blond maple finish, torch inlays on the peg head, and trillium and star inlays on the neck. It is in very good original condition all around, except for the 5th string tuner which is a concession to playability; the original 5th friction tuner is included.
The rim is 10 3/4“ dia., with the Bacon FF internal resonator and “dish” tone ring. All of the rim hardware is original, and it still bears the original (?) Jos Rogers Jr skin head, and original No Knot tailpiece.
The neck is straight and the frets are in good condition. The pear wood peg head overlay has some minor splits near the peg holes, but they have been glued stable. The pear wood fret board has shallow divots in three places above first and second frets. The trillium and star inlays are elegantly engraved and in great condition. Original Planet tuners. There is light wear on the neck, but the finish is intact if marred in a couple spots. The string action is 1/8” at the 12th fret with a half inch bridge.
These Vega-made FFs just don’t come up for sale very much anymore, and this is a very nice one in original condition, and it plays well. It comes with its original (?) case in fair condition. I’m glad to answer any questions you may have. $2595. plus exact shipping and insurance. Please add 3% if you want to use PayPal.
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