Paramount Style C Tenor Banjo

Gorgeous Paramount Style C vintage banjo for sale with serial number 1052 likely dates to the early 1920s most probably around 1922 or 1923. Paramount banjos were introduced by William L. Lange in 1921, and serial numbers in the 1000s fall within the brand's first few years of production. Playing beautifully and gorgeous tone. Key Features of Early Paramount Banjos • High-quality craftsmanship typical of Lange's work, with ornate inlays and decorative resonators. • Archtop tone ring design for bright, punchy sound —ideal for jazz and dance bands of the era. • Multi-ply maple rims and resonators, often with elaborate marquetry or binding. • Engraved metal parts, including tailpieces and tension hoops. • Planetary tuners • Pearl inlays on fretboards and headstocks, with the Paramount logo prominently displayed. **Some minor damage on the end of the resonator. Very minor. Comes with used Clareen gig bag case and also comes with a really old case it came in. Some wear on the Clareen case and some stitching needs attention. Collection only, revolut accepted.