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Vintage 4-string metal-body banjo ukulele / banjolele, believed to be an American Eagle Brand instrument made by American Plating & Manufacturing Co. of Chicago, dating to approximately 1926–1928.This unusual early banjo ukulele features:* Metal/brass-style banjo body
* Dark wood neck and fingerboard
* Four friction-style tuning pegs
* White dot fret markers
* Decorative eagle emblem on the headstock
* Approximately 8-inch pot
* Approximately 14-inch scale lengthThe instrument is currently missing its bridge and strings and has not been tested for playability.The metal body has expected age-related tarnish, oxidation and surface wear. The neck and fingerboard also show wear consistent with an instrument approaching 100 years old.There appears to have originally been a rear resonator/back cover, which is no longer present. The banjo is therefore being sold exactly as pictured and as-is, primarily for restoration, collecting, display or parts.Please examine all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.Item SpecificsBrand: American / Eagle Brand
Type: Banjo Ukulele / Banjolele
Number of Strings: 4
Body: Metal
Pot Diameter: Approx. 8 in
Scale Length: Approx. 14 in
Era: 1920s
Approx. Date: 1926–1928
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Manufacturer: Believed American Plating & Manufacturing Co.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Vintage: Yes
Condition: Untested / restoration project
