Banjulele by Alvin D Keech
Object No. 2005/56/1-1
Banjulele, combination banjo and ukulele, timber / metal / aluminium / calfskin / nylon, made by Alvin D Keech, United States of America, 1918 - 1945
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Summary
Physical Description
Combination banjo and ukulele known as a "Banjulele". Circular body with vellum skin stretched over metal frame and housed within circular wooden body. Seven tension rods (one missing) attached to aluminium frame. A wooden resonator forms the back of the body. There are four nylon strings, a wooden neck with 17 frets, four tuning pegs in headstock and a wooden bridge.
DIMENSIONS
Width
200 mm
Depth
70 mm
SOURCE
Acquisition Date
9 February 2005
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