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    Very cool example of this model.  Needs a little TLC to bet back in top playing condition.  Mahogany neck with carved heel.  Metal clad rim with ~11-3/8" skin head, Electric tone ring.  Fancy engraved inlays.  With rough 1930s hardshell case (purple lining)
    *VG-EC except needs (dowel stick reset, new head, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS).
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  • Front of A.C. Fairbanks Electric #3 Openback Banjo (c.1892-93)
  • Full front and side of A.C. Fairbanks Electric #3 Openback Banjo (c.1892-93)
  • tailpiece and bridge of A.C. Fairbanks Electric #3 Openback Banjo (c.1892-93)
  • Front body and neck join of A.C. Fairbanks Electric #3 Openback Banjo (c.1892-93)
  • Fretboard of A.C. Fairbanks Electric #3 Openback Banjo (c.1892-93)
  • Front headstock of A.C. Fairbanks Electric #3 Openback Banjo (c.1892-93)
  • Back headstock of A.C. Fairbanks Electric #3 Openback Banjo (c.1892-93)
  • Neck joint of A.C. Fairbanks Electric #3 Openback Banjo (c.1892-93)
  • Inside rim of A.C. Fairbanks Electric #3 Openback Banjo (c.1892-93)
  • Back and side of A.C. Fairbanks Electric #3 Openback Banjo (c.1892-93)
  • Full back and side of A.C. Fairbanks Electric #3 Openback Banjo (c.1892-93)
  • side of A.C. Fairbanks Electric #3 Openback Banjo (c.1892-93)
  • Case for A.C. Fairbanks Electric #3 Openback Banjo (c.1892-93)
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 3151 
  • c.1892-93 
  • VG-EC *(see below) 
  • Dark brown stain on mahogany neck with carved heel 
  • 21-fret ebony fingerboard with fancy engraved pearl inlays 
  • Some cracks in center of fingerboard, first 7 frets appear replaced 
  • A couple inlays have been repaired (frets 5 and 12) 
  • Fingerboard features 2 layer of wood underlay 
  • Headstock overlay features fancy floral inlay 
  • Ebony headstock underlay with back strap 
  • Maltese cross tuning pegs with floral engraving 
  • Metal clad wood rim 
  • ~11-3/8" skin head 
  • 30 brackets with grooved tension hoop 
  • Electric (Whyte Laydie) tone ring 
  • Rim stamped "PAT. DEC.30.90" 
  • Dowel stick stamped "ELECTRIC" and "A.C. FAIRBANKS & CO. / MAKERS / BOSTON" 
  • 1-9/32" nut, ~27" scale 
  • Bone tailpiece stamped "PAT.9.21.86" 
  • With rough 1930s hardshell case (purple lining) 
  • *VG-EC except needs (dowel stick reset, new head, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS)

A.C. Fairbanks Electric No.3 Open Back Banjo (c.1892-93)

A.C. Fairbanks Electric No.3 Open Back Banjo (c.1892-93)

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SKU: 60U-219566

$4,200 USD
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Very cool example of this model.  Needs a little TLC to bet back in top playing condition.  Mahogany neck with carved heel.  Metal clad rim with ~11-3/8" skin head, Electric tone ring.  Fancy engraved inlays.  With rough 1930s hardshell case (purple lining)
*VG-EC except needs (dowel stick reset, new head, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS).
More Details

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 3151 
  • c.1892-93 
  • VG-EC *(see below) 
  • Dark brown stain on mahogany neck with carved heel 
  • 21-fret ebony fingerboard with fancy engraved pearl inlays 
  • Some cracks in center of fingerboard, first 7 frets appear replaced 
  • A couple inlays have been repaired (frets 5 and 12) 
  • Fingerboard features 2 layer of wood underlay 
  • Headstock overlay features fancy floral inlay 
  • Ebony headstock underlay with back strap 
  • Maltese cross tuning pegs with floral engraving 
  • Metal clad wood rim 
  • ~11-3/8" skin head 
  • 30 brackets with grooved tension hoop 
  • Electric (Whyte Laydie) tone ring 
  • Rim stamped "PAT. DEC.30.90" 
  • Dowel stick stamped "ELECTRIC" and "A.C. FAIRBANKS & CO. / MAKERS / BOSTON" 
  • 1-9/32" nut, ~27" scale 
  • Bone tailpiece stamped "PAT.9.21.86" 
  • With rough 1930s hardshell case (purple lining) 
  • *VG-EC except needs (dowel stick reset, new head, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS)
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