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Vega Little Wonder
Product ImageThe new Vega Little Wonder is a remarkable achievement in blending a versatile, bright, responsive banjo with a very modest price.
The sound of this banjo is ideal for old time music, both finger style and clawhammer, folk, classical, civil war era, ragtime and for classic turn of the century parlor music. (Nylon or gut string banjoists will find the response and character of this banjo appropriate for their styles) It is also a perfect choice for any player who wants a powerful, versatile banjo that is not too heavy. (Try this one with a few bluegrass licks and you'll see what we mean by versatile.)
This banjo is an upgraded version of some of the early economy oriented Vega banjos.

Construction:
The Little Wonder has a Warm Brown Stain, multiply rim and a rock maple neck also finished in a Warm Brown Stain finish. The satin finished neck is fitted with an natural ebony fingerboard, inlaid with mother of pearl dots. Many of the older Vega models in this range were made with softer wood fingerboards We use natural ebony fingerboards for this outstanding banjo. We think you'll agree the tone and playability are worth the effort. The rim has 24 brackets mounted on traditional bracket shoes. The pot has one lower coordinator rod that easily and accurately adjusts the banjo's "action" or playability.


Peghead:
The peghead of the rock maple neck is overlaid with black and there is a white Vega logo adorning the peghead. Planetary tuning machines are used on the new Little Wonder. We put on a geared fifth string tuning machine for stability and ease of tuning. (Friction pegs may be traditional, but they aren't as enjoyable or practical to use.) The neck also has a two way adjustable truss rod that allows you, the artist, to adjust the banjos playability or action to your own style and taste.

Overview:
Thus, the new Vega Little Wonder is the culmination of years of evolution and development, producing a powerful, folk and early style banjo that is as at home in today's music as it was in years past. Surpassing early Vegas in quality parts and craftsmanship, the new Little Wonder blends the best of today's technology with yesterdays classic tone.

    Model

    Vega Little Wonder

    Pot

    Standard 11" diameter
    Satin finish
    Adjustable tailpiece
    3 ply maple rim
    Single coordinator rod

    Neck

    Rock Maple Stained a Warm Brown
    Satin finish
    Slender profile
    All Planentary tuners
    Ebony fingerboard
    Mother of Pearl dot inlays
    Vega peghead profile
    Vega Name on Peghead