• Front and side of Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo

    From the turn of the last century comes this fine Fairbanks Senator No.1 open back banjo, in great shape and ready to plunk. Features include a metal spunover rim, a newer 10-1/2" skin head, mahogany neck and an ebony fingerboard with fancy inlays, with a shorter 25" scale. Equipped with newer tuners with original ivoroid buttons, wire armrest, No-Knot tailpiece. Chipboard case. Made in Boston, USA.


    This product is in Excellent condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Newer tuners, skin head, nut and pip

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  • Front and side of Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo
  • Full front and side of Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo
  • Frotn of Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo
  • Bridge of Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo
  • Font neck joint of Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo
  • Fretboard of Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo
  • Headstock of Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo
  • Tuners of Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo
  • Inside rim of Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo
  • Neck joint of Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo
  • Back and side of Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo
  • Full back and side of Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo
  • Side of Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo
  • Case for Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo
  • Full front of Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back 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.

  • SN 18852 stamped on rim
  • c. 1900
  • 10-1/2" newer skin head
  • 24 brackets, bolts, and L-shoes
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • Metal spunover rim
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fingerboard, fancy turn-of-the-century pearl inlay
  • 20 frets, 1-3/8" nut, 25" scale
  • Mahogany dowel stick stamped "18852", "No.1", "SENATOR"
  • Makers plaque reads "THE A.C. FAIRBANKS CO. | MAKERS | BOSTON, MASS."
  • Wire armrest
  • No-Knot tailpiece
  • Newer tuners with original ivoroid buttons
  • New nut and pip
  • Ebonized pearwood heel cap, and peghead overlay with fancy inlay
  • Chipboard case (red lining)
  • Made in Boston, USA

Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo (c.1900)

Fairbanks Senator No.1 Open Back Banjo (c.1900)

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SKU: 60U-222597

$2,150 USD
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From the turn of the last century comes this fine Fairbanks Senator No.1 open back banjo, in great shape and ready to plunk. Features include a metal spunover rim, a newer 10-1/2" skin head, mahogany neck and an ebony fingerboard with fancy inlays, with a shorter 25" scale. Equipped with newer tuners with original ivoroid buttons, wire armrest, No-Knot tailpiece. Chipboard case. Made in Boston, USA.

This product is in Excellent condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Newer tuners, skin head, nut and pip
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More Details

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

  • SN 18852 stamped on rim
  • c. 1900
  • 10-1/2" newer skin head
  • 24 brackets, bolts, and L-shoes
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • Metal spunover rim
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fingerboard, fancy turn-of-the-century pearl inlay
  • 20 frets, 1-3/8" nut, 25" scale
  • Mahogany dowel stick stamped "18852", "No.1", "SENATOR"
  • Makers plaque reads "THE A.C. FAIRBANKS CO. | MAKERS | BOSTON, MASS."
  • Wire armrest
  • No-Knot tailpiece
  • Newer tuners with original ivoroid buttons
  • New nut and pip
  • Ebonized pearwood heel cap, and peghead overlay with fancy inlay
  • Chipboard case (red lining)
  • Made in Boston, USA
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