Collector grade
1920's Ludwig
Ambassador Deluxe
19 fret tenor
From the estate of the Ludwig family, this is one
of the best example of Ludwig banjos. This model features the full heavy
flange with tulip cutouts. All metal parts are gold and engraved. The resonator
is walnut with decorative floral marquetry and has a special locking device
inside that holds the resonator onto the banjo, it is extremely well made
and works like a charm.
The walnut neck has fine engraved pearl inlay in the
fingerboard and peghead with a gold plate at the end of the board engraved
W. A. Harter. It is an exceptionally fine quality instrument.
Condition: EXF, orig finish, original plating
Case: OHSC, EXF
History
This banjo does come with some email correspondences from its previous owner, who purchased it from one of the grandsons of William F Ludwig II, who was the son of Wm F. Ludwig Sr., founder of the company
Cleanup/Setup 12-09
Cleaning / waxing
Preparing to install original Ludwig calfskin head
Now to take the playing stains off the top
Much better
I use wax paper to press the grain back down, and give it
a more waterproof surface again.
Polished frets / buffed fingerboard, now applying some revitalization.
I will use Tung oil on the neck and resonator finish as well, to
help retard further checking
Comes with original Ludwig catalog
And the documentation from the previous owner
VG original HSC all latches working
Thanks for looking
Banjohaven