Description
Offered for sale in support of St Peter's Hospice is this vintage George Formby four string banjo ukulele, also commonly known as a banjolele, supplied in a fitted hard case.
Item details
- Single instrument and case set
- Four string banjo ukulele or banjolele
- George Formby Registered branding displayed on the front of the headstock
- Traditional circular banjo style body with a wooden neck and fretted fingerboard
- Dark reddish brown wood finish
- Metal rim and fittings
- Four rear mounted tuning pegs
- Fitted wooden bridge
- Includes a shaped hard case with a blue lined interior
- A faint handwritten stamp, marking or signature is visible on the drum head
- A stamped or impressed number is visible on the rear of the headstock, although it is not fully legible from the photographs
Bundle contents
- One vintage George Formby branded four string banjo ukulele
- One shaped hard carrying case with blue interior lining
Condition
This is a pre-owned vintage instrument showing age related wear throughout. The drum head has discolouration, marks and staining. The wooden body, neck and headstock show scratches, scuffs, finish wear and other signs of handling. The metal components display tarnishing, dulling and surface wear. The strings appear old and may need replacing. The tuning pegs and other fittings also show age related wear.
The case is in used vintage condition with wear to the outer covering, edges, catches and interior lining. Marks, dust, fading and general storage wear are present. The case has not been assessed for water resistance or protective performance.
The instrument has not been professionally serviced, tuned or fully play tested by a musical instrument specialist. Its tuning stability, intonation and overall playing performance cannot be guaranteed. It may require cleaning, restringing, adjustment or restoration before regular use. Please review all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
Additional information
- Vintage date and exact model are unknown
- Manufacturing country is not confirmed
- No provenance or authentication is supplied for the handwritten marking
- No accessories are included other than the pictured hard case
- Ideal for a collector of George Formby memorabilia, vintage folk instruments or banjo ukuleles
All proceeds from this listing support St Peter's Hospice. Thank you for considering this donated item.
100% of the proceeds from each sale go towards patient care
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