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Used 1925 Lyon & Healy Washburn A Tenor Banjo in Vintage Natural finish, in fair condition and packed with historic charm. Needs some repair. This 4-string tenor banjo features a maple neck and pot, a rosewood fingerboard, and vintage hardware showing signs of age and wear consistent with its nearly 100-year history. With 17 frets and a shorter scale length typical of the tenor style, it delivers a bright, punchy tone suited for jazz, Celtic, and traditional folk genres. The head appears to be original or period-correct, and the tuners, though aged, remain functional. Please note cosmetic imperfections, finish checking, and some hardware oxidation are present, but the instrument remains playable with a warm vintage voice. Ideal for collectors or musicians seeking an authentic early 20th-century banjo with character and soul. A rare find for enthusiasts of vintage string instruments from one of America’s legendary instrument makers.