I have just purchased a George Houghton 'Marvel' 5 string banjo and intend to collect it next week. The only information I have about it is from a very knowledgeable banjo collector, who is a mutual friend of myself and the seller. He told me that it was made by Houghton as a budget instrument (the reason I was interested in buying it), probably between 1900 and 1910 and that it has a 10" head and a 23" scale length. He also said it sounds fabulous. Internet searches have revealed no further information, so although I imagine it's unlikely, if anyone can tell me anything more, I would appreciate it.