Banjo mandolin, timber/ metal/ plastic, HEC McLennan, Melbourne, Victoria, 1940-1949.

Banjo mandolin consisting of timber headstock and neck of black painted wood. Headstock has eight metal tuning machines in two blocks of four. Dark brown/black Bakelite tuning knobs. Neck has 17 frets. The name "H.E.C. Mc.LENNAN" is stencilled down centre front of headstock. Body is of brown/black Bakelite with series of concentric rings moulded into plastic on back for decoration. Front has stretched skin with some wear and discolouration around strings. Metal rim around edge of skin. Metal tailpiece has detachable plate stamped "Pacific". The instrument is strung and currently detuned.

Designed by HEC McLennon and Colin Butt, c.1940s.

Made by HEC McLennan and Colin Butt (who formed Pacific guitars)

1940-1949

Gift of Roger Buckmaster

Stencilled with the makers name in white on the headstock, "HEC/McLENNAN" and stamped on the metal tail piece "PACIFIC"

98/3/1

560 mm

195 mm

70 mm