The banjo pictured is a tenor, but has the same appointments of the banjo I remember seeing Jones holding in the photo I recall. A cool instrument from the early 20th century, this Vega Fairbanks Little Wonder banjo mandolin has a tortoise plastic-bound maple rim and 2-piece maple neck. The headstock features a pearwood overlay and 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons. A slightly newer hardshell case (a … Beautiful sounding, easy playing Vega Fairbanks Little Wonder banjolin (or banjo mandolin--banjo body with a mandolin neck, 8 strings). Referring to a later catalog from the mid 1950's, it appears that Vega was still calling one of their banjos available in either "tenor, plectrum or five string" a "Little Wonder." Deering vega little wonder open back banjo for sale. Features include maple neck with satin finish, 3-ply rim, adjustable truss rod, and a hardshell case. Sold Out. Here we have a Deering Vega Bluegrass Banjo. About Us. The Style K is the simplest of all the Fairbanks-Vega mandolin banjos. EMAIL US [email protected] $500.00: 1916 Vega Tubaphone "Garber Special" Banjo. Used - Very Good Condition / Country: United States - State: NC Last Updated 1/14/2021. A popular candidate for 5-string conversions, this 1930s TB-00 is a surefire powerhouse regardless of how many strings are on it. Vintage Vega Professional 19-Fret Tenor Banjo. Vega Old Time Wonder Banjo with 12" Rim 4 $1,949.00 $2,199.00 Vega Old Tyme Wonder Banjo. Vega Little Wonder Mando Banjo. Sold Out. If you are looking for an American made open back banjo for not a lot of money, this might be just the thing. Used - Mint Condition / Country: United States - State: WA Last Updated 1/14/2021. $500.00: 1916 Vega Tubaphone "Garber Special" Banjo. This banjolin was just professionally set up in our shop. No dowelstick. Maple construction 17 fret Orig frets still playable 11-13/16" 30 bracket rim assembly Close fit Resonator AMRAWCO calfskin head No Knot tailpiece Friction tuners Maple bridge with insert OHSC Setup GDAE. $450. Sold Out. 10-15/16" maple rim with a pro natural refinish. This beautiful banjo is no longer manufactured and is becoming very collectable. Vega Senator 6-String Banjo 1. 1925 Vega Little Wonder Banjo Rim. Vega Senator 5-String Banjo 3. Vega Little Wonder Mando Banjo. 1930's Gibson TB-00. The Little Wonder, probably next in line, also had a plain steel tone ring, but it had a nickel-plated (?) Vega Little Wonder by Deering. Photos . FOUR STRING & MANDOLIN BANJOS . Used Vega #2 Tubaphone 5-String Banjo. Banjo for sale 1920s Vega Little Wonder. Vega Armrest No Knot Tailpiece Nickel Plated Hardware Satin Finish Includes a Deering/Vega Hardshell Openback Case. Sold Out. skirt which is evident on the outside of the rim, below the tension hoop. Used - Very Good Condition Posted 1/7/2021 12:57:37 PM by Bill Pillmore - Country: United States - State: NC - ZIP: 28805 Last Updated 1/14/2021 2:05:11 PM. Tone: The mellowest and most gentle banjo sound, a lovely full tone. This is a really fine, serious instrument. There was a headstock crack (see picture) that has been expertly repaired. $2,850.00: 1924 VEGA 17 … Maple rim and neck, and the head size is 10-1/16".