Serial number 44061 was stamped on September 19, 1930 and cleared final inspection October 27 that year. The original tuners would have been Grover #89 Deluxe banjo pegs. The tuners currently on the guitar are Waverly 5038 “Yoda head” machines that were used between 1940 and 1948. The decal was probably applied to the head […]
Serial number 81120 was stamped on March 24, 1942 and cleared final inspection on October 22 that year. The tuners are Waverly 5038N (nickel plated) machines with rounded metal buttons. These are sometimes referred to as “Yoda head” machines due to the shape of the ends of the backing plate. Style 28 features: Back and […]
Serial number 74767 was stamped on April 11, 1940 and cleared final inspection on October 8 that year. The tuners are Waverly 5038 mchines with rounded metal buttons. These tuners have a distinctive backing plate and are sometimes called “Yoda head” machines. Style 18 features: Back and sides: Mahogany Top: Red spruce (Adirondack) Binding: Tortoiseshell […]