This is an exceptional Bacon & Day Special Series Style No. 2, built by the Banjo Bacon Company in Groton, Connecticut around 1930. Bacon & Day Banjos are highly sought after and are renowned for their craftsmanship and exceptional build quality. 

With a straight neck and low action, this banjo is incredibly comfortable to play, making it perfect for long bouts of session playing. With a deep rich overall tone; punchy bass on the G and D strings and strong clear tone on the A and E strings, it's perfectly suited for playing traditional Irish music.

This banjo has been well cared for and is offered in superb condition. Bacon & Day banjos are robust, long lasting instruments that hold their tune and tone well and can handle plenty of playing.

Key Qualities

• Low action
• Rich, clear tone
• Comfortable to play

Features of the Bacon & Day Special Banjo 

• Tenor banjo
• 19 frets
• 4 strings
• New Black Remo Skin
• Ebony fretboard with pearl inlay
• Maple neck and resonator
• Grover geared tuners
• Irish tuning G D A E

Bonus Features

• Free hard case

Product Specification

Scale length: 22.5"

Nut width: 34mm

Headstock: Pearl B&D Special and flower inlay

Tuners: Grover 2 tab, geared tuners

Neck: 5 piece maple neck

Fretboard: Ebony with pearl inlay

Resonator: Maple

Head: New Remo 11" black smooth top head

Bridge: 2 legged, maple

Brackets: 24 nickel-plated shoes, hooks and nuts

Flange: Nickel-plated tulip pattern

Back: Rosewood laminate  

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Need advice on purchasing an Irish tenor banjo? 

Whether you're looking to buy a banjo online or looking for a vintage tenor banjo for sale, you've come to the right place.

Our in house team of expert advisors is here to help. Get in touch by emailing info@mcneelamusic.com.

We're happy to answer all your questions and we cater to all experience levels - beginner, intermediate or advanced. There's no question too big or small!

Good to Know:

• 14 day money back guarantee from the day you receive your Bacon & Day Banjo. See our Shipping & Returns Policy.
• 1 year warranty - all our new banjos offer a one year guarantee for parts and service.
• Free backup service for one year.
• If purchased before 12pm (Monday-Friday), we ship it the same business day.
• Priority Shipping Worldwide.
• If you're in a hurry enquire about our FedEx 4-6 day shipping 

ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIMES
All orders placed before 12pm are shipped the same day.
IRELAND (Next Day)
UK (5 - 7 days)
EUROPE (7 days)
USA and CANADA (7 - 10) days)
REST OF WORLD (10 - 14 days)