Bacon & Day Silver Bell 3A Banjo Ukulele for sale
Rare Collectors Piece (c.1926-1927)
The Bacon & Day Silver Bell 3A Banjo Ukulele is a true rarity. While Bacon & Day’s Silver Bell line is legendary among jazz banjo players, very few banjo ukuleles were produced — making this a scarce and highly collectible instrument.
Crafted 1926/1927, this 3A model showcases the same luxurious appointments found on their professional banjos: ornate pearl inlay, beautifully finished resonator, and finely engineered hardware designed for superior projection and clarity.
Banjo ukuleles of this calibre were built for performers of the vaudeville and jazz era who needed volume, brightness, and stage presence — and the Silver Bell delivers on all fronts. Today, examples like this are almost impossible to find, especially in such well-preserved condition with its original case.
Why You Should Buy
Ultra-Rare – Banjo ukuleles by Bacon & Day are among the rarest Silver Bells, seldom seen on the market.
Prestige & Heritage – A professional-grade instrument from one of the most respected American makers of the Jazz Age.
Collector’s Dream – Stunning craftsmanship, original case, and a true conversation piece for any serious collection.
Playable Investment – Bright, projecting tone ideal for performance, but also an appreciating asset for the future.
Statement Piece – Not just an instrument — this is history, art, and craftsmanship rolled into one.
Specifications
Headstock: “B&D Silver Bell” mother of pearl inlay with decorative flourishes
Fingerboard: Ebony with ornate mother-of-pearl inlays
Neck: Flame maple, beautifully sunburst finish, bound fingerboard
Resonator: Flame maple, sunburst finish
Tuners: Vintage Grover simplex No. 88 friction tuners with ivoroid buttons
Case: Original hard-shell case with velvet lining
Condition: Age related patina consistent with vintage instruments, structurally solid.
Rarity: Very few Silver Bell banjo ukuleles were ever produced — seldom offered for sale today
Serial No: 23008.
£3000
CONTACT DETAILS: Alan Yates Music
SELLER NAME:
PHONE: 07764 880016
EMAIL: contact@alanyatesmusic.co.uk
ITEM LOCATION/CARRIAGE: Seller happy to post if buyer pays postage or can collect from Blackpool.
BUYER PAYMENT METHOD: Discuss with AYM.