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Banjulele by Alvin D Keech
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Summary
Object No.
2005/56/1-1Object Statement
Banjulele, combination banjo and ukulele, timber / metal / aluminium / calfskin / nylon, made by Alvin D Keech, United States of America, 1918 - 1945Physical Description
Combination banjo and ukulele known as a "Banjulele". Circular body with vellum skin stretched over metal frame and housed within circular wooden body. Seven tension rods (one missing) attached to aluminium frame. A wooden resonator forms the back of the body. There are four nylon strings, a wooden neck with 17 frets, four tuning pegs in headstock and a wooden bridge.Marks
Metal shield on headstock reads 'Keech'. Stamped below is 'BANJULELE BANJO' and a patent number 'PAT. 219720/23'.Inscribed on back of body is a replica signature 'Alvin D Keech'. Also has 'D. PARKER' scratched into back and very faintly a signature for 'James Jeffery'.
Stamped on the heel of neck 'A14571'
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https://ma.as/357678Dimensions
Width
200 mmDepth
70 mmCite this Object
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