Here is a very rare 1958 Vega Long Neck Pete Seeger Banjo. This is the early version with 28 brackets. This banjo was bought in 1958 by a man who tried to play but quickly lost interest and in the closet it went. The only modifications he ever did to the banjo was put the little screen door I bolt in the neck for the strap like everyone did. There is a picture of this. The rest of the banjo is original. It has the original finish. Unbelievably it still has the original calf skin Vega head. The bridge is the original bridge from 1958. The tuners were never changed to Grovers like most Seeger Banjos. The banjo still has the original hang tag and case key. The original warranty was sent in but the owners half is still with the banjo. The original owner kept the banjo stored in the house until he died about 15 years ago and then his son who didn't play banjo kept for another 10 years before deciding to sell it to me. I have owned the banjo for 5 years and it just sits in my closet so I thought maybe its time to move it on. The banjo comes with the original Vega Hard case with 2 case pockets. The banjo is in excellent condition. There is one Rail Road Capo Spike on the fingerboard. The banjo has a few very light scratches but overall is very clean. There is no fret wear. The neck is straight. The plating on the metal parts is excellent. This may be the cleanest most original 1958 Vega Long Neck in existence. The serial number is shown in a picture. It dates to 1958. There is no Yellow Tape label with serial number which is correct for this year. Seegers did not get that until about 1960. If you need more info or pictures email and I'll post more. This banjo is in Arizona and is available for inspection in person if you are close.
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