• Showroom photo of A. C. Fairbanks Custom Open Back Banjo and Case (1890s)

    Based on late 19th-century features this custom open-back banjo is appointed with lots of inlays and wood marquetry. The vintage 10-15/16" hide head sets on an Electric tone ring, and a dark painted rim with ivoroid binding. It has a 2-piece flamed mahogany neck with carved  heel. Engraved mother of pearl inlays on the ebony fingerboard, the layered peghead overlay and backstrap feature the classic Gargoyle and Gryphon, respectively. Hardware is a mix of Planetary tuners, Grover 5th string peg, with a Brooks tailpiece. Comes with hard shell case. Made in USA.


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    Condition Notes: Would benefit from a neck/dowel reset, fretwork, and setup (This item is sold As-Is)

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  • Front and side of Fairbanks No. 0 Custom Open Back Banjo
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  • Back and side of Fairbanks No. 0 Custom Open Back Banjo
  • Full back and side of Fairbanks No. 0 Custom 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.

  • 1890s
  • No SN
  • A.C. Fairbanks Custom open-back 5-string banjo
  • 2-piece flamed mahogany neck with carved heel
  • Neck appears to be re-worked and has a glossy finish
  • Dowel stick neck joint, newer hardware (un-stamped dowel)
  • Ivoroid-bound black painted vintage pot
  • Makers plate on dowel reads "The A.C. FAIRBANKS Co. / MAKERS / —Boston, Mass.—"
  • 3-layer wood underlay on headstock, fretboard and heel cap
  • Electric tone ring, 10-15/16" hide head
  • 26 brackets with Cobra hooks and nuts
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • ~1-3/16" nut, ~26-3/8" scale
  • Ivoroid-bound 22 fret ebony fingerboard (loose binding at nut and ~17th fret)
  • Fancy engraved pearl inlays with a butterfly on the 5th fret.
  • Newer bone nut
  • Ebony heel cap with engraved pearl trefoil inlay
  • Inlayed headstock with Gargoyle, feather plume and Gryphon on back
  • Planet planetary tuners marked "PAT. PEND."  with ivoroid buttons
  • Newer Grover 5th string peg
  • Brooks Banjos tailpiece
  • Tweed TKL hard shell case (brown lining, some exterior wear)
  • Made in USA

A. C. Fairbanks Custom Open Back Banjo and Case (1890s)

A. C. Fairbanks Custom Open Back Banjo and Case (1890s)

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SKU: 60U-223216

$3,500 USD
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Based on late 19th-century features this custom open-back banjo is appointed with lots of inlays and wood marquetry. The vintage 10-15/16" hide head sets on an Electric tone ring, and a dark painted rim with ivoroid binding. It has a 2-piece flamed mahogany neck with carved  heel. Engraved mother of pearl inlays on the ebony fingerboard, the layered peghead overlay and backstrap feature the classic Gargoyle and Gryphon, respectively. Hardware is a mix of Planetary tuners, Grover 5th string peg, with a Brooks tailpiece. Comes with hard shell case. Made in USA.

This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Would benefit from a neck/dowel reset, fretwork, 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.

  • 1890s
  • No SN
  • A.C. Fairbanks Custom open-back 5-string banjo
  • 2-piece flamed mahogany neck with carved heel
  • Neck appears to be re-worked and has a glossy finish
  • Dowel stick neck joint, newer hardware (un-stamped dowel)
  • Ivoroid-bound black painted vintage pot
  • Makers plate on dowel reads "The A.C. FAIRBANKS Co. / MAKERS / —Boston, Mass.—"
  • 3-layer wood underlay on headstock, fretboard and heel cap
  • Electric tone ring, 10-15/16" hide head
  • 26 brackets with Cobra hooks and nuts
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • ~1-3/16" nut, ~26-3/8" scale
  • Ivoroid-bound 22 fret ebony fingerboard (loose binding at nut and ~17th fret)
  • Fancy engraved pearl inlays with a butterfly on the 5th fret.
  • Newer bone nut
  • Ebony heel cap with engraved pearl trefoil inlay
  • Inlayed headstock with Gargoyle, feather plume and Gryphon on back
  • Planet planetary tuners marked "PAT. PEND."  with ivoroid buttons
  • Newer Grover 5th string peg
  • Brooks Banjos tailpiece
  • Tweed TKL hard shell case (brown lining, some exterior wear)
  • Made in USA
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