Ramsey / Vega Whyte Laydie Conversion Open Back Banjo (2000s)

Rebuilt by the late Mike Ramsey in his Chapel Hill workshop, this Vega Whyte Laydie conversion is made from an original 1926 Vega pot and tone ring, with a reproduction 2-piece maple neck. Equipped with a skin head, notched tension hoop, bracket band, No-Knot tailpiece, and Planetary tuning machines. The fingerboard is scooped at the 17th fret for easy playing. Hardshell case included. Made in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.