Kel Kroyden KK-10 Banjo, manufactured by Gibson circa 1934, originally built as a tenor banjo and professionally converted to a 5-string configuration.
Certified by Gruhn Guitars. The instrument was personally examined by George Gruhn, who confirmed its authenticity as a circa-1934 Kel Kroyden KK-10.
As is typical for this model line, it does not carry a Factory Order Number (FON), which is consistent with instruments produced by Gibson under the Kel Kroyden brand for J.W. Jenkins & Son beginning in 1929.
The banjo is currently fitted with a new five-string neck built by Frank Neat, one of the most respected builders specializing in high-end banjos. It also features a Tennessee 20 flathead-style tone ring and a vintage-style reproduction Presto tailpiece.
The fingerboard and peghead are adorned with mother-of-pearl inlays faithfully reproducing the original Gibson Style 2 pattern.
Construction details include an 11-inch three-ply maple rim, a one-piece ZAMAK flange, a notched ZAMAK tension hoop, 24 J-hooks with long Waverly nuts, and a removable laminated resonator featuring a pearloid white exterior, black sidewalls, and single-ply white binding.
The instrument is in excellent playing condition, professionally set up and ready to perform. It includes a modern hardshell case.
An authentic example from Gibson’s golden era, combining vintage originality with a world-class modern 5-string conversion.
