Framus plectrum banjo Texan model, vintage 1974 - brown

FRAMUS plectrum banjo, TEXAN series, Ser no.6521 74B, made in West Germany in feb 1974. This banjo is in very good condition, completely refurbished and all original (except for the new head and the new strings). Narrow neck in plywood with natural finish, rosewood fretboard. This rare TEXAN plectrum model features 22 frets (plus zero fret) with very low fretwear (see foto) and the famous metal archtop tone ring. The Ni plated metal flanges as well as the arm rest are not ornamented. Deep wooden resonator mounted to the flanges with 4 thumb screws. New REMO head (bottom coated, size 11 1/8 inches), original 3-legged bridge, tension ring with 18 black nuts and aluminum hooks. The banjo is set up in standard plectrum tuning  (C-G-B-D with new strings, size 32-24-12-10), it is also very suitable for Chicago tuning (D-G-B-E). Loud and clear tone due to the metal tone ring. Comes in a black gig bag (THOMANN). Plus shipping costs (20 EUR within DE, 45 EUR within EU, 55 EUR to UK).