• Front and side of Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo

    Combining a vintage pot assembly with a recent neck, noted builder Doug Unger hits a home run with this conversion! Features include a (we're told) vintage Fairbanks metal-clad maple rim with a 10-3/4" skin head, a recent 2-piece mahogany neck with a bound rosewood radiused fingerboard. Equipped with original friction tuners and a No-Knot tailpiece. Appointments of pearl etched inlay. An excellent, vibey, plunky banjo! Shaped hard shell case. Made in USA.


    This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Would benefit from a dowel reset and fret level, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)

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  • Front and side of Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo
  • Full front and side of Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo
  • Front of Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo
  • Bridge of Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo
  • Front neck joint of Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo
  • Fretboard of Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo
  • Headstock of Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo
  • Tuners of Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo
  • Inside rim of Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo
  • Neck joint of Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo
  • Back and side of Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo
  • Full back and side of Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo
  • Side of Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo
  • Case for Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo
  • Full front of Fairbanks / Unger Conversion 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 N/A
  • 1890s/2000s
  • 10-3/4" skin head
  • We're told this is a Fairbanks metal-clad maple rim (and it probably is)
  • Zig-zag wood marquetry by Doug Unger
  • Tone hoop
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • 26 brackets, bolts and L-shoes
  • Dowel stick finished black, features Doug Unger maker plaque
  • Doug Unger 2-piece mahogany neck (shimmed)
  • Ivoroid-bound rosewood fingerboard, etched pearl inlays
  • 22 frets, ~1-1/4" nut, 26-1/4" scale
  • No-Knot tailpiece
  • Original friction tuners, ivoroid buttons
  • Ebony peghead overlay, features etched pearl inlays
  • Shaped hard shell case (red lining)
  • Made in USA

Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo (1890s/2000s)

Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo (1890s/2000s)

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SKU: 60U-222347

$3,500 USD
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Combining a vintage pot assembly with a recent neck, noted builder Doug Unger hits a home run with this conversion! Features include a (we're told) vintage Fairbanks metal-clad maple rim with a 10-3/4" skin head, a recent 2-piece mahogany neck with a bound rosewood radiused fingerboard. Equipped with original friction tuners and a No-Knot tailpiece. Appointments of pearl etched inlay. An excellent, vibey, plunky banjo! Shaped hard shell case. Made in USA.

This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Would benefit from a dowel reset and fret level, etc. (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.

  • SN N/A
  • 1890s/2000s
  • 10-3/4" skin head
  • We're told this is a Fairbanks metal-clad maple rim (and it probably is)
  • Zig-zag wood marquetry by Doug Unger
  • Tone hoop
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • 26 brackets, bolts and L-shoes
  • Dowel stick finished black, features Doug Unger maker plaque
  • Doug Unger 2-piece mahogany neck (shimmed)
  • Ivoroid-bound rosewood fingerboard, etched pearl inlays
  • 22 frets, ~1-1/4" nut, 26-1/4" scale
  • No-Knot tailpiece
  • Original friction tuners, ivoroid buttons
  • Ebony peghead overlay, features etched pearl inlays
  • Shaped hard shell case (red lining)
  • Made in USA
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