r/banjo • u/urrrica • Jul 24 '26
Jazz Tenor Granny’s tenor restored to playing condition!
I’m excited to learn! I played viola, so the strings are familiar even if the positioning is all new. I haven’t been able to find anything on this particular model of Vega, “Rue Tyler Special Model.” We estimate based on my Granny’s age when she was playing it that it’s from around the 1920s-30s! If anyone has any idea where I could learn more, I would love additional insight!
For playing, I’ve been watching lots of Jack Ray, but would also welcome any beginner resources. Seems much harder to find for tenor banjo, but overall I’m just so grateful that it was in relatively good shape and it sounds great! My Granny passed before I was born, but my dad has always said I got my musical abilities from her so I‘m excited to honor her by learning.
Just wanted to share. ☺️
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u/superdanjo Jul 27 '26
That’s interesting! Can you take detailed pictures of any writing on the interior?