{"product_id":"second-hand-george-fourmby-banjolele","title":"Second Hand George Formby Banjolele","description":"Discover this authentic GDR-manufactured Musima \"George Formby\" signature banjolele—a distinctive 1950s–60s import that captures the charm of East German engineering and traditional folk craftsmanship.\n\nWith a standard soprano scale (13 inches) and compact 22-inch overall length, this 8-inch pot banjolele delivers bright, punchy tone ideal for folk, novelty, and vintage repertoire. The solid maple or beech neck features a characterful chunky profile with 15 nickel-silver frets plus a precision zero fret for reliable intonation and action control. Pearloid dot markers at the 5th, 7th, and 10th frets guide your playing.\n\nBuilt for durability, the laminated multi-ply wood construction includes a closed-back resonator design with detachable matching backpiece to project and amplify sound. The 12–16 top-tension bracket system offers easy head adjustment, while traditional friction pegs or mechanical tuners ensure stable tuning. Original vellum or modern synthetic head options suit period-correct or contemporary playing styles.\n\nA genuine piece of banjolele heritage—perfect for collectors, folk musicians, and anyone seeking authentic vintage character with playable reliability.","brand":"George Fourmby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56825464062338,"sku":null,"price":139.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1174\/3976\/files\/5066bb71-0ffb-4e0c-a146-e517af02d70f.jpg?v=1786020055","url":"https:\/\/goughanddavy.co.uk\/products\/second-hand-george-fourmby-banjolele","provider":"Gough \u0026 Davy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}