• Front and side of A.C. Fairbanks Special Electric Openback Banjo

    Built in Boston by the A.C. Fairbanks Co. the Special Electric features a patented Electric tone ring, on the spun-over wood rim. Ornamented by mother of pearl inlays on the ebony fingerboard, and headstock overlay. With 28 brackets holding the Renaissance synthetic head fast, other newer aspects include the fancy tailpiece, and gold Planetary tuners. Strung with nylon strings. Modern hardshell case included. Made in USA.


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    Condition Notes: Would benefit from a dowel stick reset, fretwork, etc. - sold AS-IS (This item is sold As-Is)

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  • Front and side of A.C. Fairbanks Special Electric Openback Banjo
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  • Bridge of A.C. Fairbanks Special Electric Openback Banjo
  • Front Neck joint of A.C. Fairbanks Special Electric Openback Banjo
  • Fretboard of A.C. Fairbanks Special Electric Openback Banjo
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  • Tuners of A.C. Fairbanks Special Electric Openback Banjo
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  • Neck joint of A.C. Fairbanks Special Electric Openback Banjo
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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.

  • 1898
  • SN 17303
  • Metal clad spun-over rim, rim also stamped "PAT. DEC. 30, 88"
  • 11" Remo Renaissance head
  • Electric tone ring (inverted)
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • 28 brackets, L-shoes, and nuts (nuts appear newer)
  • Adjustable neck brace on dowel stick
  • Dowel stick is stamped "ELECTRIC" and "SPECIAL" makers plate reads "The A.C. FAIRBANKS Co. | MAKER | BOSTON, MASS."
  • ~27" scale, 1-3/16" nut, 22 frets
  • Maple neck, with ebony heel cap
  • Ebony fingerboard, fancy engraved pearl inlays
  • Fairbanks-Style headstock has ebony overlay with engraved pearl inlays
  • Newer gold Planetary-Style  tuners with grained ivoroid buttons
  • Replacement friction 5th string peg, with cream button
  • Strung with nylon strings
  • Wire armrest
  • Period-style tailpiece
  • Newer hardshell case (black lining)
  • Built in Boston, Massachusetts, USA

A.C. Fairbanks Special Electric Openback Banjo (1898)

A.C. Fairbanks Special Electric Openback Banjo (1898)

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Built in Boston by the A.C. Fairbanks Co. the Special Electric features a patented Electric tone ring, on the spun-over wood rim. Ornamented by mother of pearl inlays on the ebony fingerboard, and headstock overlay. With 28 brackets holding the Renaissance synthetic head fast, other newer aspects include the fancy tailpiece, and gold Planetary tuners. Strung with nylon strings. Modern hardshell case included. Made in USA.

This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Would benefit from a dowel stick reset, fretwork, etc. - sold AS-IS (This item is sold As-Is)
More Details

More Details

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

  • 1898
  • SN 17303
  • Metal clad spun-over rim, rim also stamped "PAT. DEC. 30, 88"
  • 11" Remo Renaissance head
  • Electric tone ring (inverted)
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • 28 brackets, L-shoes, and nuts (nuts appear newer)
  • Adjustable neck brace on dowel stick
  • Dowel stick is stamped "ELECTRIC" and "SPECIAL" makers plate reads "The A.C. FAIRBANKS Co. | MAKER | BOSTON, MASS."
  • ~27" scale, 1-3/16" nut, 22 frets
  • Maple neck, with ebony heel cap
  • Ebony fingerboard, fancy engraved pearl inlays
  • Fairbanks-Style headstock has ebony overlay with engraved pearl inlays
  • Newer gold Planetary-Style  tuners with grained ivoroid buttons
  • Replacement friction 5th string peg, with cream button
  • Strung with nylon strings
  • Wire armrest
  • Period-style tailpiece
  • Newer hardshell case (black lining)
  • Built in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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