This vintage Mele Soprano Banjolele (banjo ukulele) combines the small, familiar scale of a traditional soprano ukulele with the bright, snappy volume of a banjo pot. Made by
Mele Ukulele in Hawaii, these entirely handmade instruments feature solid tonewoods, traditional G-C-E-A tuning, and a drum-style resonator head for maximum acoustic projection.
NOTE: This Banjolele should be considered as a restoration piece as the head needs to be removed, re-hydrated and re-stretched. Also, do to years of playing the tapered friction peg holes need to be shimmed.
Key Features and Specifications
- Scale Length: Soprano (approx. 13")
- Dimensions: LOA 20-1/2", pot 7" dia, nut 1-1/4", floating bridge 2-1/4" (G-A 1-5/8")
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Tuning: Standard C6 or D6 ukulele tuning
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Body/Pot: Traditional leather drum head (5-1/2" dia.) combined with a wooden rim/resonator
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Construction: Entirely handmade with solid woods (typically Mahogany or Koa)
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Sound: Punchy, twangy, and significantly louder than a standard wooden-body ukulele.
CONSIGNMENT SALE: SOLD AS IS. FINAL SALE. NO RETURN.
