Nice Buckbee Silver Gem Banjo. Late 1890’sScale length = 25 1/4 in.Head dia. = 10 3/4 in.24 hooksNo tone ring.

　　Head rests on wooden rim.Slight "V" cross-section to neck. Inlays and "Silver Gem" logo are metal. Most likely German Silver Dowel is round wooden, enclosed by metal tube.New Champion friction tuners. Fresh set of Nylagut strings .Reproduction vintage period tailpiece. New Remo Fiberskyn head. Action is 1/8 at the 12th fret . Great warm , plunky old time sound . Will be packed well and come in a beat up vintage case .