In 1846 W. (William) Temlett established a banjo manufacturing workshop at 95 Union Street, London, SE, with F. Roberts as production manager. William Temlett was one of the first English banjo makers. He was also at the origin of the invention of the 6-string and 7-string banjo which he named "zither" banjo after his patent of 1869. It is assumed that he produced banjos subsequently sold in France by JTL as attested by certain period catalogs, certain specifications of which provide us with information on this subject. In short, this is a superb banjo that is offered for sale, a historical witness to one of the first popular names in Europe and the United States in banjo manufacturing in the 19th century: William Temlett. What's more, this banjo is in an excellent state of conservation and adjusted as it should be, so it plays perfectly, with a supple and very pleasant touch. It will therefore please musicians, enthusiasts and collectors. Technical characteristics: Resonance head: Animal material Rim: Metal Neck: Mahogany Fingerboard: Ebony Width at nut: 32 mm Width at 5th fret: 43 mm Radius: Flat Frets: 22 frets Scale: 638 mm Profile: C / V Country of manufacture: United Kingdom Year: 1890's Finish: Natural Decorations: White mother-of-pearl inlays on fingerboard markers / Each fret is marked with a white mother-of-pearl pastille marker on the edge of the fingerboard Details: Superb condition of conservation and play Like all our instruments, this banjo has been tuned with great care. So it has very good playing comfort. With a balanced, bright, dynamic sound, a nice timbre as well as good sustain, this banjo will delight musicians and enthusiasts both when playing and listening.