The Banjo: The Vega tubaphone banjo is unquestionably one of the most unique banjos in the history of this young and growing instrument. Touted by some as the ultimate banjo tone, it is prized for it's full, round and yet sparkling tone and for its depth, responsiveness and power. For years only affluent collectors could afford tubaphone banjos made early in the 20th century and anyone who wanted one would search and pay premium prices for these coveted instruments. Those days are gone. The new Vega D-2 Tubaphone is the first of a new breed of traditional style banjo that offers all the tone, dynamics, sparkle, power, depth and full tone and more. The fit and finish of this instrument are second to none and is part of the continuing evolution of this legendary heritage. This is the new golden age of the great Vega tradition. History: The Vega No. 2 Tubaphone is built around the classic Tubaphone tone ring made specially by Deering. This tone ring, first introduced in 1909, is a complex and demanding tone ring to build. Made in three pieces that must be assembled with extreme precision (or it just won't work), this ring is hand made and hand assembled by highly trained luthiers, creating one of the most beautiful sounding tubaphones ever made. The Tubaphone tone ring Is carefully fitted to a three ply rock maple rim. Fitted to the outside of the rock maple rim is a thick, solid brass bracket band that the bracket shoes are fastened to without drilling holes through the maple rim. Traditionally, this has been the most desirable configuration for these classic instruments. The inside upper edge of the rim is bound in black and the pot is capped with black as well. The maple rim is stained a honey amber. The Vega No.2 neck is curly rock maple stained a honey amber and finished to a high gloss. The dimensions of the neck are quite similar to the early Vegas: full and yet fast and comfortable. The ebony overlaid peghead is the small, early style from the classic period near the turn of the century. The Vega vine motif inlays surrounding the Vega name are mother of pearl. The ivoroid bound ebony fingerboard has the classic Vega inlay at the first fret and the star at the fifth fret, both of mother of pearl. The other fingerboard inlays are mother of pearl dots. The neck is fastened to the rim with two brass coordinator rods which allow the banjoist to tune and adjust the neck for optimum playabilty for any musical style or technique. The neck is also fitted with a two way adjustable truss rod also to enhance playability and allow the individual to tune the action of the banjo to any taste. The geared fifth peg is complimented by the four planet style banjo pegs for smooth easy function. All metal parts are nickel plated. Overview: Whether you play ragtime, classical, bluegrass, old fiddle tunes, blues, jazz or compose your own music, the Vega No.2 offers a timeless classic reborn with traditional appearance, world renown craftsmanship, classic tone and built by the new masters of the banjo makers art. This banjo design has withstood the test of time and your new Vega No. 2 will be a coveted possession for your children and theirs and theirs: A new legacy that continues from a long, brilliant and stellar heritage.

Model	Vega No.2 5 string openback
Pot	Standard 11" diameter High gloss finish Deering tailpiece 3 ply maple rim, capped in black\Dual coordinator rods Deering Tubaphone Tonering Brass bracket band with Shoes
Neck	Curly Rock Maple stained in a honey amber High Gloss finish Slender profile Planetary geared tuners Ebony fingerboard Vega & Vine Motif inlays on the peghead Ivoriod Binding Star inlay at the fifth Fret Pearl Dots
*	Blond Curly Maple
*	Traditional Vega Neck Shape
*	3-ply Maple Rim
*	Tu-ba-phone Tone-ring
*	Bracket Band & Shoes
*	Nickel Plated, Gloss Finish