DOBSON’S
“IMPROVED PATENT BANJOS.”
Patented February, 1873.
| No. | Each. | |
| 400 | 8 screws, im rosewood rim, cherry neck, brass trimmings | $7 60 |
| 405 | 10 screws, im rosewood rim, walnut neck, brass trimmings | 8 50 |
| 410 | 12 screws, im rosewood rim, cherry neck, brass trimmings | 9 50 |
| 415 | 14 screws, im rosewood rim, walnut neck, fretted brass trimmings | 10 50 |
| 425 | 14 screws, im rosewood rim, nickel plated trimmings | 5 00 |
| 430 | 16 screws, im rosewood rim, nickel plated trimmings | 17 00 |
| 435 | 20 screws, rosewood rim, nickel plated trimmings | 21 00 |
| 440 | 20 screws, inlaid rosewood rim, nickel plated trimmings | 24 00 |
| 445 | 20 screws, inlaid rosewood rim, nickel plated trimmings, metal tailpiece | 30 00 |
| 450 | 20 screws, inlaid rosewood rim, nickel plated trimmings, covered back | 30 00 |
| 455 | 20 screws, brass rim, new style, with nuts inside | 21 00 |
| 460½ | 20 screws, brass extra fine rim, nickel plated trimmings | 25 00 |
| 465 | 20 screws, German silver rim, nickel plated trimmings | 25 00 |
| 470 | 20 screws, German silver rim, nickel plated trimmings | 30 00 |
| 475 | 20 screws, German silver rim, new style, with nuts inside | 25 00 |
The patent consists mainly in the application of an entirely new style of screw and clamp, the latter catching upon the metal hoop, and the screw passing through it and into a solid ash rim, forming for itself a thread almost as durable as one of metal, and producing an equal and powerful pressure upon the flesh hoop.
The advantages of this banjo over all former patents are many, and comprise, mainly, a power of tone never before attained in a low-priced banjo; extreme lightness, durability, and an attractive appearance, which assures the dealer of a ready sale.
On ALL these Banjos we use the best quality French calf head, Italian strings, and thoroughly seasoned wood for the necks and rims.
TAMBOURINES.
| TACK-HEAD TAMBOURINES. | Each. | |
| 10 | inch, sheepskin | $1 50 |
| 12 | inch, sheepskin | 2 50 |
| 10 | inch, calfskin, stained rim | 3 00 |
| 12 | inch, calfskin, stained rim | 3 50 |
| 10 | inch, calfskin, wooden rim lined with brass | 4 50 |
| 12 | inch, calfskin, wooden rim lined with German silver | 6 00 |
| SCREW-HEAD TAMBOURINES. | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10 | inch, plain, sheepskin, iron trimmings | 2 00 |
| 12 | inch, plain, sheepskin, iron trimmings | 2 75 |
| 10 | inch, calfskin, painted, brass trimmings. | 3 50 |
| 12 | inch, calfskin, painted, brass trimmings. | 4 25 |
| 10 | inch, handsomely painted, calfskin, with fancy gilt trimmings | 5 00 |
| 12 | inch, handsomely painted, calfskin,brass trimmings. | 5 75 |
ED. JAMES’ STANDARD SPORTING SERIES.