Posted By: Dobrotome (+1) | Rate Member
$1,200 USD
Vintage, 1932 Banjo...just discovered the actual year from the s/n search. Interesting fact Weymann sold their business to Harmony in December 1933, both Companies were based in Philadelphia. The decal on the banjo is an "E" design decal.
This banjo was played regularly for many years. David Kern from Easton PA was the musician owner. Russel Kern, David’s son is offering it for sale.
The years that Dave Kern played this banjo the most were between the late 1950s through the late 1990s. David Kern played banjo, bass, fiddle and guitar with the local Country Cousins Band and the later years with the local PKs Band. Dave also performed as a comedian with the Country Cousins…and as a special attraction he played The World is waiting for the Sunrise…while seated with the banjo behind his back…a unique authentic Vaudeville performance and David Kern was a great musician and entertainer.
The banjo is in excellent condition. The case is a bit “road worn” from being taken to hundreds of musical performances.
Attached are photos and of Dave playing this banjo.
My name is Tom, and I am listing this on for Russ Kern. Any questions I will forward to Russ for a reply.
The attached photos of David Kern were taken from photos of Dave while performing with the Country Cousins. A short audio recording can be heard by contacting me at my email address…. dobrotome@yahoo.com
Here is a note from Russ Kern regarding the banjo…
….. Hi Tom, Here is the Serial # for the Banjo #46807 with a 1 Underneath Probably the Model…hope the banjo finds a good home and welcoming buyer.
Location:
United States, PA, 18042
Shipping:
Free Shipping continental USA, International Shipping buyer pays all shipping
Payment Methods:
Check/Money Order, Cash (in person), Paypal
Payment Option Notes:
The banjo will ship in three to four days following receipt of payment in full. This also applies to cashier checks and money orders. Personal checks will delay shipping the Banjo until after the check has been cleared.
Return Policy:
Returns accepted. Buyer must contact seller within 3 days to arrange return. Refund will be given as Money Back.
Buyer pays return shipping.
Additional return policy details: Returned instrument must be received in the same condition as when shipped with no damage to the Banjo or additional damage to the "Road Worn Case".
Condition of Item(s):
Used - Very Good Condition
Category:
Ad Status:
Active
Listing No:
12911
Contact Info:
Tom's phone or text 610-216-0374
Russ Kern phone or text 610-751-6362
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