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posted by: showard @ 9:49:47 PM  ·  Thursday, May 30, 2002
My friend is trying to find info on a 4 string paramount banjo.It was given to her by her uncle,now deceased,and she would like to pass it on to her kids. I dont know the date-it has pearl inlays on 3rd,5th and 7th frets. 3rd is a ladys head,5th dove wings(?) 7th has two doves.She says its a weatherking, but I havent seen any on the net. Please help!

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posted by: Gerhard @ 10:49:56 AM  ·  6/4/2002
It's a Paramount banjo, weatherking is the maker of the plastic head on it.

The model is usually designated on the peghead, such as "Style C" or "Leader".

For a wealth of details see
http://tinpan.fortunecity.com/aprilskies/264/paramount.html

All the best, Gerhard
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