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Levin Splendid
Photo
1927 catalog

Photo
1930 catalog


Specifications:
Tenor Banjo.
Laminated flame maple resonator.
11" head diameter.
23" scale.
Levin Special double contact tone ring.
One-piece flange.
Laminated maple rim.
Flame maple neck.
Single-bound ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Grover Planet Gear tuners.
Levin bridge with ebony top.
Oettinger adjustable tailpiece.
Nickel plated hardware.
Also available with gold plated engraved hardware at a higher price.
Brown finish.
Also available as Plectrum Banjo (Splendid (PB)).

Introduced: Circa 1926

1928:
One year warranty.

Earliest known example: 67865 (1928)
Latest known example: 67865 (1928)

Circa 1930:
Changed fingerboard inlays and general decorations.
Changed fingerboard binding.
Dark brown finish.
Ten year warranty.

Circa 1937:
Nickel plated hardware only.