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H
ERE IT IS—the latest
sensation in banjos
The Banjo of Banjos, totally different in design and construction and built upon '
acoustical principles, producing a beautiful new quality of tone that is both
mellow and brilliantly powerful.
When the VEGAVOX is played in the orchestra it gives that blending, pulsating
rhythm so desired. Yet it will quickly respond with a full-bodied, powerful tone
that carries to the remotest corner of any auditorium. When playing chords it
gives new depth and fullness to the bass notes, yet the treble is clear and pene-
trating. Easy to play and quick to respond.
In every way the VEGAVOX is a distinctive
instrument. Its very design signifies distinction,
but more important to you is its tone. It is
truly "the most beautifully-voiced banjo in banjo
history."
In
Recording
Marvelous
i m -
provements h a v e
taken place in the
field
of
phono-
graphs and now
a similar achieve-
ment
has taken
place with the in-
troduction of the
VEGAVOX.
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recording its voice
blends evenly with
the other instru-
ments yet it is
heard clearly and
distinctly from the
ensemble.
For
solo recording it
is absolutely un-
equaled.
In
Broadcasting
VEGAVOX
Extensive experi-
ments over a long
period of
time
have resulted in
bringing to you
this new distinc-
tive
banjo.
In
broadcasting
its
tone is resonant
and sustained, and
carries through the
air with
perfect
fidelity and clear-
ness. The acous-
tical barriers of
the
radio
no
longer exist for
the VEGAVOX.
The Most Beautifully Voiced
Banjo in Banjo History
DESIGNED IN FOUR MODELS
(Tenor, plectrum, regular, guitar and mandolin styles)
BODY—In all of these models the; body has an inside rim of six-ply laminated
maple, mounted with ' the famous Tubaphone-tone-tube.
The resonator covers
the entire rim up to the top-tension hoop and flanges. This resonator is of flve-
ply maple with fancy grained maple in eight sectional design on the back, and
is finished in a beautiful shaded amber mahogany in the highly polished Vega
Durable Process. The wall of the resonator, 23j inches deep, is inlaid with
beautiful designs, distinctive and more elaborate with each model. The metal
flanges and top-tension hoop and tension nuts are of lustrous plate, nickel or
gold, depending upon the model.
NKCK—As in all the VKGAVOX models, the neck is of straight-grained maple, spe-
cially seasoned for durability, wit!) triple reenforcement. The fingerboard is .'}/!<> inch
genuine ebony, edged with white celluloid and inlaid with mother-of-pearl position
marks. The frets are of the finest nickel-silver, securely and accurately placed.
PEGHEAD—The peghead is artistically designed and inlaid with elaborate hand-en-
graved pearl. All the models are equipped with the finest four-to-one gear pegs, Vega
Self-Tension Tailpieces and Vegavox Armrests.
STYLE I—The resonator wall of this model is inlaid with two strips of black, whit e and
Silvaleur, a new type of inlay that gives a brilliant sparkle, and its edges
are bound with White Jvory fiberloid. The metal flanges, top-tensipn hoop,
tension nuts and all metal parts are of lustrous nickel plate. - - - - -
Retail $200
STYLE II—In this model the resonator wall is inlaid with strips of Goldleur which give a beau-
tiful metallic flash. The top-tension hoop and armrest are of heavy gold-plate.
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The flanges are of Vega Gold-lacquer to match, and the tension nuts are
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bright polished nickel in flashing contrast
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Retail $250
STYLK III—The neck of this model is h a n d - c a r v e d near t h e heel, and its fingerboard is inlaid with
more elaborate pearl position m a r k s . T h e resonator wall is completely inlaid with white
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ivory fiberloid and lias two artistically hand-engraved panels. All the metal parts, i n d u d -
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ing the top-tension hoop, tension nuts and flanges are of heavy quadruple gold-plate. Retail $ 3 0 0
STYLE IV—This artistic model has a beautiful hand-carved neck, with elaborately designed, hand-engraved
pearl position marks inlaid in its fingerboard. The peghead is also very artistically designed in mother-of-
pearl, and edged with white fiberloid. The richly grained maple resonator back is inlaid with a hand-
engraved, beautifully decorated star. The resonator wall is inlaid with strips of Goldlcur
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in the richly engraved white ivory fiberloid. All the metal parts are of heavy quadruple
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gold-plate, elaborately engraved, adding flash and beauty to this deluxe model. - - - - Retail $425
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The VEGA Co., 161-73 Columbus Ave., Boston, Mass.