Hey Margo,

Someone gave me a mid 20s Vegaphone Professional. What a wonderful gift! The grand children of the guy who originally owned it gave it to theses folks that I know and they then offered it to me. I was looking for a good old banjo. This one has four strings and a neck that's longer than a tenor. All I had to do is put new strings and a new bridge on it. It sure plays great. Mine even has the original case. Mine also has some fancy carving on the neck's heel but other than that it too is rather plain. It sounds very similar to yours.

I've tried to bring mine by different dealers to find out what it might be worth but have not had much success in pinpointing exactly what it might be valued at. What I did find out is that bluegrass and frailing folks like them. They take them and have five string necks made for the bodies. That alone can be a costly venture of around $1000.

The best of luck to you in your sale. If you find that Craig's List doesn't help. Perhaps you could just bring it to one of the local festivals that feature bluegrass or old timey music. That's where you'll find those who play them.