Used GOLDTONE WL-250

  DESCRIPTION  

One of our premier models, the Mastertone WL-250 is a tribute to some of the most popular and coveted Old-Time banjos ever produced, the Whyte Laydie and Electric banjos of the A.C. Fairbanks Banjo Company. The first Fairbanks Whyte Laydie and Electric banjos were produced in the late 1800s and are held in very high regard among collectors and musicians. These banjos are also known for their bright clear tone and ample volume. These characteristics can be attributed to the unique design of the Whyte Laydie tone ring. This scalloped-style ring was first conceived and patented between 1890 and 1895 by A.C. Fairbanks and Company as the "Electric" tone ring. In 1901, the first "Whyte Laydie" banjos were produced. The Whyte Laydie name was inspired by the blonde maple finish as well as the fancy inlays. The Whyte Laydie banjo had the Electric tone ring, but over the years this ring became known as the "Whyte Laydie" ring due to its association with the Victorian-styled "Whyte Laydie" model banjo.

  SPECS  

Headstock
Buttons: C-Style
Nut Width: 1-3/16" ZeroGlide Nut
Tuners: GT Master Planetary
Neck
Fingerboard: Ebony w/ Scoop
Frets: 18
Inlay: Cloud
Material: Maple
Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
Body
Armrest: Vintage-Style
Binding: White ABS
Brackets: 24
Bridge: Maple w/ Ebony Cap
Coordinator Rods: Dual 11"
Finish: Vintage Brown / High Gloss
Hardware: Chrome Plated
Head: 11" Remo HC Renaissance
Rim: 11" 3-Ply Maple
Tailpiece: No Knot
Tension Hoop: 11" Notched
Tone Ring: 11" White Ladye
Dimensions
Scale Length: 26-3/16"
Weight: 6.7 lbs.

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