Bacon & Day B&D Super Banjo Price: $1,295.00 Condition: Excellent Crafted during the golden age of banjo innovation, this B&D Super Banjo from 1926 (serial #19757) is a stunning example of Fred Bacon and David L. Day’s artistry. Built in Groton, Connecticut during the peak of the Bacon Banjo Company’s production, this instrument features the meticulous construction and tonal brilliance that made B&D banjos a favorite among Jazz Age performers. This particular example, marked Style A, showcases ornate inlay work on the headstock and fretboard, a beautifully figured maple resonator with concentric ring detailing, and a powerful archtop tone ring system. Designed for projection, clarity, and stage presence, this is both a player’s dream and a collector’s treasure. Specifications & Key Features: Head: Natural calfskin-style head Neck: Carved Maple Fingerboard: Ebony with mother-of-pearl inlays Tuners: Original geared tuners with ivoroid buttons Resonator: Figured maple with multi-ring inlay pattern Tone Ring: B&D archtop tone ring for clarity and punch Hardware: Original metal flange and tension hoop Inlays: Ornate peghead inlay with “B&D Super Banjo” and decorative fret markers Origin: Groton, Connecticut, USA Production Date: 1926 (verified by serial number range) Extras Included: Hardshell case 2 straps Picks Misc. tools & hardware This 1926 B&D Super delivers the elegant aesthetics and crisp tonal response that defined the top-tier banjos of the 1920s. Whether you’re adding it to a professional collection or putting it to work on stage, it stands as a brilliant example of pre-war American banjo craftsmanship.