• This Whyte Laydie was made shortly before the Fairbanks factory fire and sale to Vega. The 10-15/16" tortoise plastic bound maple pot has a bracket band sporting 28 brackets. The two-piece maple neck has an ivoroid bound ebony fingerboard with engraved pearl position inlays. Headstock features the classic Gryphon inlay, along with star and floral inlays. Vintage-style hardware throughout includes Champion friction tuners, and a No Knot tailpiece. Includes modern hardshell case. Made in USA.


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

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  • Front and side of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.2 Open Back Banjo
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  • Bridge of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.2 Open Back Banjo
  • Front neck joint of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.2 Open Back Banjo
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  • Tuners of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.2 Open Back Banjo
  • Inside rim of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.2 Open Back Banjo
  • Neck joint of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.2 Open Back Banjo
  • back and side of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.2 Open Back Banjo
  • Full back and side of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.2 Open Back Banjo
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  • 1902
  • SN 21510
  • A.C. Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No. 2 open-back banjo
  • 2-piece maple neck with dark center strip (appears over-sprayed)
  • Maple rim with tortoise plastic binding on inside
  • ~10-15/16" hide head (dirt/staining)
  • Back of head stamped "SCHOOL OF MUSIC / 1141 Elizabeth Ave. / ELIZABETH N. J. / Tel. ELizabeth 2-0325"
  • Bracket band with 28 brackets
  • Whyte Laydie tone ring, grooved tension hoop
  • Dowel stick stamped "WHYTE LAYDIE" and "NO 2" and "21510"
  • Makers plate reads "The A.C. FAIRBANKS Co. / MAKERS / BOSTON, MASS."
  • 1-1/4" nut, ~27-1/8" scale, 22 frets
  • Dark center stripe and heel band, ebony heel-cap
  • Ivoroid-bound ebony fingerboard (a couple repair / splices)
  • B-w-b fretboard purfling
  • Engraved No.2 style fretboard inlays, star at 5th fret
  • Gryphon engraved pearl peghead inlay with star and floral inlay
  • Heel is repaired with new wood and ebony heel cap added
  • Ebony headstock overlay (dry damage, cracks, and repairs)
  • Champion friction tuners (possibly newer, with cream plastic buttons)
  • No Knot tailpiece marked "NO KNOT / PAT. NOV. 19 / 1901."
  • Superior hardshell case (green lining)
  • Made in USA

Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.2 Open Back Banjo (1902)

Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.2 Open Back Banjo (1902)

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This Whyte Laydie was made shortly before the Fairbanks factory fire and sale to Vega. The 10-15/16" tortoise plastic bound maple pot has a bracket band sporting 28 brackets. The two-piece maple neck has an ivoroid bound ebony fingerboard with engraved pearl position inlays. Headstock features the classic Gryphon inlay, along with star and floral inlays. Vintage-style hardware throughout includes Champion friction tuners, and a No Knot tailpiece. Includes modern hardshell case. Made in USA.

This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)

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

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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 21510
  • A.C. Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No. 2 open-back banjo
  • 2-piece maple neck with dark center strip (appears over-sprayed)
  • Maple rim with tortoise plastic binding on inside
  • ~10-15/16" hide head (dirt/staining)
  • Back of head stamped "SCHOOL OF MUSIC / 1141 Elizabeth Ave. / ELIZABETH N. J. / Tel. ELizabeth 2-0325"
  • Bracket band with 28 brackets
  • Whyte Laydie tone ring, grooved tension hoop
  • Dowel stick stamped "WHYTE LAYDIE" and "NO 2" and "21510"
  • Makers plate reads "The A.C. FAIRBANKS Co. / MAKERS / BOSTON, MASS."
  • 1-1/4" nut, ~27-1/8" scale, 22 frets
  • Dark center stripe and heel band, ebony heel-cap
  • Ivoroid-bound ebony fingerboard (a couple repair / splices)
  • B-w-b fretboard purfling
  • Engraved No.2 style fretboard inlays, star at 5th fret
  • Gryphon engraved pearl peghead inlay with star and floral inlay
  • Heel is repaired with new wood and ebony heel cap added
  • Ebony headstock overlay (dry damage, cracks, and repairs)
  • Champion friction tuners (possibly newer, with cream plastic buttons)
  • No Knot tailpiece marked "NO KNOT / PAT. NOV. 19 / 1901."
  • Superior hardshell case (green lining)
  • Made in USA
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