• Showroom photo of headstock of Vega Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 5-string Open Back Banjo (1908)

    A beautiful early 20th century banjo by Fairbanks, this historic No.7 has original features of Whyte Laydie tone ring, maple neck with carved heel, and a No Knot cammed tailpiece. Appointments of pearl engravings and wood marquetry. Original tuners with pearl buttons. Made in USA. On consignment.

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  • Front and side of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 Banjo
  • Full front and side of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 Banjo
  • front of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 Banjo
  • Tailpiece and bridge of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 Banjo
  • Neck and body join of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 Banjo
  • Fretboard of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 Banjo
  • Front headstock of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 Banjo
  • Back headstock of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 Banjo
  • Neck joint of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 Banjo
  • Back and side of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 Banjo
  • Full back and side of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 Banjo
  • inside rim of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 Banjo
  • Case for Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 Banjo
  • Side of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 Banjo
  • Full front of Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 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 24781
  • 1908
  • VG-EC
  • Natural finish
  • Flamed 2-piece maple neck with carved heel (very thin shim)
  • Neck oversprayed
  • ~1/2" maple rim with tortoise plastic binding (possibly oversprayed)
  • Fancy wood marquetry on rim cap
  • White-bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard
  • Fancy engraved pearl inlays
  • 10-11/16" skin head
  • Whyte Laydie tone ring
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • 28 cobra hooks with bracket band
  • No Knot cammed tailpiece
  • Engraved floral inlays on peghead and heel cap
  • Engraved Gryphon on back of headstock
  • ~25-7/8" scale, 1-3/16" nut
  • Original tuners with pearl buttons
  • 5th string peg has pearl button
  • Makers plate on dowel stick reads "The A.C. FAIRBANKS Co. / MAKERS / BOSTON, MASS."
  • Dowel stick hot-stamped "WHYTE LYDIE" "No. 7" "24781" 
  • Newer tweed hard shell case (black lining)
  • On consignment

Vega Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 5-string Open Back Banjo (1908)

Vega Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.7 5-string Open Back Banjo (1908)

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Used

SKU: 60U-217725

$7,800 USD
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A beautiful early 20th century banjo by Fairbanks, this historic No.7 has original features of Whyte Laydie tone ring, maple neck with carved heel, and a No Knot cammed tailpiece. Appointments of pearl engravings and wood marquetry. Original tuners with pearl buttons. Made in USA. On consignment.

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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 24781
  • 1908
  • VG-EC
  • Natural finish
  • Flamed 2-piece maple neck with carved heel (very thin shim)
  • Neck oversprayed
  • ~1/2" maple rim with tortoise plastic binding (possibly oversprayed)
  • Fancy wood marquetry on rim cap
  • White-bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard
  • Fancy engraved pearl inlays
  • 10-11/16" skin head
  • Whyte Laydie tone ring
  • Grooved tension hoop
  • 28 cobra hooks with bracket band
  • No Knot cammed tailpiece
  • Engraved floral inlays on peghead and heel cap
  • Engraved Gryphon on back of headstock
  • ~25-7/8" scale, 1-3/16" nut
  • Original tuners with pearl buttons
  • 5th string peg has pearl button
  • Makers plate on dowel stick reads "The A.C. FAIRBANKS Co. / MAKERS / BOSTON, MASS."
  • Dowel stick hot-stamped "WHYTE LYDIE" "No. 7" "24781" 
  • Newer tweed hard shell case (black lining)
  • On consignment
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