• Built on a metal-clad spun-over wood rim with the patented "Electric" tone ring, and 28 brackets and L-shoes. The neck has a newer ebony fretboard with most of the original engraved inlays retained. Oversized ebony heel cap added to heel and 10-3/4" Remo head installed. Over-sized gigbag. Made in USA.


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    Condition Notes: Plays as it is, but will benefit from attending to neck angle and bow, headstock seam repair, fret work and setup (This item is sold As-Is)

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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.

  • 1902
  • SN 21738
  • Metal-clad spun-over wood rim
  • Electric (predecessor to Whyte Laydie) tone ring (inverted)
  • 28 brackets, L-shoes and nuts (a few nuts are replaced)
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • Adjustable neck brace on dowel stick
  • Large ebony heel cap installed
  • Dowel stick stamped "21738", "SPECIAL", and "ELECTRIC"
  • Maker's plate reads "The A.C. FAIRBANKS Co. / MAKER / BOSTON, MASS.
  • Two-piece maple neck with dark center strip
  • Newer ebony fingerboard,  most of original engraved pearl inlays were used in the new fingerboard
  • Grained ivoroid neck binding installed
  • Mother of pearl Gryphon inlayed in headstock overlay (missing star inlay and small parts of gryphon)
  • Vega-style headstock (open center seam needs addressed)
  • Newer friction tuners and geared 5th string peg
  • 1-1/4" nut, ~26-1/4" scale
  • Newer "Tension" tailpiece (missing adjustment screw)
  • Wire arm rest (bent to fit)
  • 5th string overtone mute below bridge
  • Oversized gigbag
  • Built in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • Sold AS-IS

Fairbanks Special Electric Openback Banjo (1902)

Fairbanks Special Electric Openback Banjo (1902)

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SKU: 60U-224449

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Built on a metal-clad spun-over wood rim with the patented "Electric" tone ring, and 28 brackets and L-shoes. The neck has a newer ebony fretboard with most of the original engraved inlays retained. Oversized ebony heel cap added to heel and 10-3/4" Remo head installed. Over-sized gigbag. Made in USA.

This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Plays as it is, but will benefit from attending to neck angle and bow, headstock seam repair, fret work and setup (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.

  • 1902
  • SN 21738
  • Metal-clad spun-over wood rim
  • Electric (predecessor to Whyte Laydie) tone ring (inverted)
  • 28 brackets, L-shoes and nuts (a few nuts are replaced)
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • Adjustable neck brace on dowel stick
  • Large ebony heel cap installed
  • Dowel stick stamped "21738", "SPECIAL", and "ELECTRIC"
  • Maker's plate reads "The A.C. FAIRBANKS Co. / MAKER / BOSTON, MASS.
  • Two-piece maple neck with dark center strip
  • Newer ebony fingerboard,  most of original engraved pearl inlays were used in the new fingerboard
  • Grained ivoroid neck binding installed
  • Mother of pearl Gryphon inlayed in headstock overlay (missing star inlay and small parts of gryphon)
  • Vega-style headstock (open center seam needs addressed)
  • Newer friction tuners and geared 5th string peg
  • 1-1/4" nut, ~26-1/4" scale
  • Newer "Tension" tailpiece (missing adjustment screw)
  • Wire arm rest (bent to fit)
  • 5th string overtone mute below bridge
  • Oversized gigbag
  • Built in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • Sold AS-IS
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