![]() ![]() Martins transition from traditional Spanish, Viennese, and Renaissance structural features towards innovating a modern acoustic guitar with a unique cross brace design. This fascinating collection of vintage stringed instruments chronicles luthier C.F. ![]() Note the unique cluster of 3 sound apertures spaced around the tone ring of the below VIP-5 model owned by the BRC founder (SN 1364). Old 6 digit Vega serial numbers persisted on a yellow sticker on the inner pot until production was moved to Pennsylvania in 1972. Deering Banjo S Serial Numbers Persisted On The two legendary musicians in the camp photo are banjo godfather Tony Trischka and Grammy award winner Eric Weissberg (click to enlarge).įor several years, the Vega Martin banjo was an amalgam of parts from Massachusetts and Nazareth, PA. Kudos to Greg Deering who rescued the Vega brand name from extinction in 1989 and restored it to greatness. Deering Banjo S Serial Numbers Persisted OnĪfter its Martin Guitar era, the Vega brand name ownership was sold overseas, and the banjo line fell into obscurity. ![]()
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