A very cool piece from the late 19th century, this A.C. Fairbanks Electric Banjeaurine has a metal-clad wood rim, and one-piece mahogany neck with bound ebony fingerboard. It has 10-¾” skin head, grooved tension hoop, and Electric (Whyte Laydie) tone ring. Other features include fancy engraved inlays on the fingerboard and headstock, No-Knot style tailpiece, and period mechanical friction tuners with ivoroid buttons and a geared 5h string peg installed. Set up for cGCEG tuning with nylon strings. Newer hardshell case included. This openback banjo is in very good-excellent condition.