By far the nicest light-weight open-back 5-string banjo I've come across in quite a long while. It’s a 1913 “Fairbanks Banjo Made By The Vega Company” Regent rim with its serial number on both the stick and stamped inside, combined with an original 1920s Vega Whyte Laydie neck. You just cannot beat...

An early 1920's Vega Whyte Laydie #2 5-String Banjo. 10 15/16" Rim, 27" Scale Length. A new Renaissance head has been installed on an otherwise original and AS-FOUND banjo. Neck is straight, Playability and Sound are Excellent. Well-Played but undamaged banjo, modest...

VEGA WHYTE LAYDIE #2 5-String Banjo, 1924, the classic old-timey open backed Banjo with scalloped Whyte Laydie tone ring, all original in vgc, hsc...$2250

A prime Vega Whyte Laydie, originally a plectrum and now a fine 5-string using most of the original neck. Great technique by Master Banjo Maker, Dick Powell. Maple neck, 27" scale, 10 15/16" head size. A great [almost] all-original Vega 5-String banjo. Not a lot of these...

An original Vega - Fairbanks No.2 Whyte Laydie Serial # 26366. The real deal in great condition--especially for 114 years old! Man did they know how to make em! Has some metal tarnish, but not too bad. Ready to play! Comes with a modern hard case.

Vega Whyte Ladie Style R circa 1925 in nice shape with Kerschner tailpiece and original case. One tuner changed ( button is original, original shaft is incuded ) and one small piece of binding replace on treble side of neck.