From the turn of the century, this Fairbanks 5-string features a metal clad maple rim, “Electric” tone ring, 22 fret bound ebony fingerboard (newer frets), replacement tuners, fancy engraved pearl inlay throughout. Newer Superior bump HSC
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SN 13245
c. 1899
VGC
Satin natural finish
5-string openback banjo
~1-3/16” nut
26” scale
Metal clad maple rim 5/8” width, stamped “13245”
10-1/2” skin head
Dowel stick stamped “13245”, “NO 1”, “SPECIAL”, “ELECTRIC”
28 brackets, 3 replaced bracket nuts
“Electric” tone ring (later known as the Whyte Laydie)
Replacement No-Knot tailpiece
Mahogany neck (neck has more relief than our specs)
22 fret bound ebony fingerboard (newer frets)
Fancy engraved pearl inlay on fingerboard and peghead
“V” neck profile
Pearwood peghead overlay features fancy inlay (small repair by D string tuner)
Replacement tuners
Grooved tension hoop
Plaque reads “The A.C. FAIRBANKS Co. | MAKERS | Boston, Mass.”
Superior HSC bump case (green lining)
Made in Boston, USA
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Fairbanks No.1 Special Electric (c.1899)

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SKU: 60U-208949

Regular price: $2,900 USD
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From the turn of the century, this Fairbanks 5-string features a metal clad maple rim, “Electric” tone ring, 22 fret bound ebony fingerboard (newer frets), replacement tuners, fancy engraved pearl inlay throughout. Newer Superior bump HSC

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