{"product_id":"gallagher-copy-1","title":"1915 Bacon 5-String Banjo Professional Grand Concert FF model","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bacon Banjo, crafted in 1915, is a remarkable five-string instrument from the renowned Bacon Banjo Co. This Professional Grand Concert FF model, bearing the serial number 1121, boasts an original 5-string setup with an 11-inch skin head. Its sound is enriched by a maple pot featuring an internal tone chamber, offering a warm, resonant tone characteristic of early 20th-century craftsmanship. The neck, possibly made of holly, adds a unique touch to the banjo’s aesthetic and structural integrity. Despite the beauty and history it holds, this instrument shows signs of its age; the ebonized fingerboard has faded over time, and there is a noted condition issue at the fifth peg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Bacon Banjo is a piece of musical history, ideal for collectors and musicians who appreciate the intricate craftsmanship of early American banjos. Its unique design and tonal quality make it a standout piece, offering a glimpse into the musical past while still providing the rich sound that five-string banjos are celebrated for. While it displays some wear consistent with its age, such character only adds to its historical value and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal five-string setup from 1915.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple pot with an internal tone chamber for enhanced sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11-inch traditional skin head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotential holly neck, adding to its unique construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbonized fingerboard, showing some natural fading over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTag #31\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Banjo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42028020858985,"sku":"AG0128","price":3895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9431\/2054\/files\/DSC_2232.jpg?v=1736459093","url":"https:\/\/watchtowerguitars.com\/products\/gallagher-copy-1","provider":"Watchtower Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}