Made in America. 19-Fret Tenor Banjos: The 19-fret tenor banjo is usually set to C,G,D,A (4 th to 1 st). AU $1,399.00. Irish tuning (GDAE) standard tuning (CGDA) Movable Chord Shapes. Generally, a longer scale length means a longer neck and a greater distance between each fret. Supertone short scale 17 fret tenor banjo. Taking a cue from traditional banjo construction, this model incorporates an adjustable coordinator rod to control neck angle. 2105T. 4. A Tenor Guitar has 4 strings tuned as a tenor banjo CGDA, sometimes tuned down to GDAE for celtic music using thicker strings. Fretboard: Amaranth. SKU: ABB1-5STR. The plectrum banjo is a whole different instrument, with a longer scale length and more frets. In city pub sessions it would be lost, so out comes the longer 19 fret. The short scale 17 fret banjo blends well there with enough volume to lead sets. Gorgeous irish tenor banjo  Lovely item in great condition Original cost 542 Fabulous condition Apparently it was invented in the 1920s for mandolinist who wanted to double on the banjo. Access Stage One Resonator Banjo Gigbag. The Tenor Banjo is used extensively in both Irish traditional music, and Traditional Jazz. Tonewood CB24 S 17 fret Short Scale Irish Tenor -- music film & tv games & consoles mobile phones tech books irish tenor banjo complete tec [dvd] [re dvd incredible value and free shipping. SKU: BCG16. It is well built with diecast one piece shell and flange and 30 plated brackets for even tension with a single co-ordinator rod. It is a delight to play with its short scale fretboard, slim neck and light weight body. 1923 Gibson TB-1 Tenor banjo. Banjo scale length varies depending on the instrument. It is on the short side, so it would fit a short-scale or a tenor (close up measurements shown in photos). Short scale length (500mm) tenor banjo suitable for playing Irish music. The short scale tenor has 17 frets and a 50.5-54.5 cm (20-21.5") scale length. Tuned GDAE, it is also available as a standard tenor (CGDA). It became a popular instrument after about 1910. Banjo Friction Tuners Vintage 1930's Tenor Banjo. walnut neck & rim, Whyte laydie tone ring. Short scale, in very good condition (secondhand), available at Hobgoblin Music, online or in UK Shops in Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Canterbury, Leeds, London, Manchester, Southampton, Edinburgh Available immediately. The scale length is the length of the string from the nut to the bridge. Due to the tremendous response of our original travel banjo, the Travel Banjo 250 (TB-250) is our premier "A-scale" banjo with many features of the best banjo models. It has a shorter scale than the G Banjo, and 4 strings tuned CGDA, but it is common for Irish musicians to retune down to GDAE using thicker strings. Some old-time or open back banjos feature a shorter scale length. Well, assuming you try uke strings, a short-scale tenor banjo has a 19"-20" scale which is similar to a baritone uke. Make Gibson. This banjo includes a short scale neck (we've eliminated the first two frets) and intended to be tuned a whole step above a standard 5-string to the key of A (AEAC#E). Guardian Deluxe Resonator Banjo … Short Scale 17 fret tenor banjo.Irish or jazz tuned.At last a short scale tenor banjo that doesn’t cost the earth An excellent choice for an entry level or general workhorse banjo for Irish or jazz banjo style. Made by William Lange of the famous Paramount fame. Fiberskyn Head. Grover Geared Pegs. Langestile 2 Tenor banjo, 1925 22" scale 17 fret. The 5-string features the same solid maple components & internal drum head tensioning as our Tenor Firefly Banjo Ukulele. Tonewood Short Scale 17 fret Irish Tenor Banjo Ex . 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