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Thompson & Odell              Artist Model                  5 String Piccolo Banjo

 

S/N: 2818                    1880s                           7 x 15 ½ “                                2 1/4 lb.

 

Fully original

 

Condition: Excellent.

 

Background: As banjo popularity soared in the 1880s, musical arrangements were written in four parts and the piccolo banjo was made to play the soprano parts. Rims are usually around 7" in diameter with necks to scale. Like those by most makers, Thompson & Odell piccolos are quite rare. Very few had tone rings. Most piccolos had no model designation.

About this instrument:
1) Ex-Bollman Collection.
2) One of only 2 known Thompson & Odell piccolos.
3) Quite unusual for a piccolo, this banjo shows signs of rather extensive playing wear.
 

 

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