• Front and side of John Bowlin 1865 Fretless Mintrel Banjo

    A fretless openback banjo in the minstrel style. Made from a mahogany neck and dowel stick, and aged brass hardware. Fitted with 11-3/4" skin head, on a 1/4" thick 12" diameter rim. Equipped with an Ebony tailpiece, and planetary tuning machines. Hardshell case included. Made in USA.


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    Condition Notes: Minor playing wear.

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  • Front and side of John Bowlin 1865 Fretless Mintrel Banjo
  • Full front and side of John Bowlin 1865 Fretless Mintrel Banjo
  • Front of John Bowlin 1865 Fretless Mintrel Banjo
  • Bridge of John Bowlin 1865 Fretless Mintrel Banjo
  • Front neck joint of John Bowlin 1865 Fretless Mintrel Banjo
  • Fingerboard of John Bowlin 1865 Fretless Mintrel Banjo
  • Headstock of John Bowlin 1865 Fretless Mintrel Banjo
  • Tuners of John Bowlin 1865 Fretless Mintrel Banjo
  • Inside rim of John Bowlin 1865 Fretless Mintrel Banjo
  • Back and side of John Bowlin 1865 Fretless Mintrel Banjo
  • Neck joint of Fretless Mintrel Banjo
  • Full back and side of John Bowlin 1865 Fretless Mintrel 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.

  • 2007
  • SN 70215
  • Dark gloss neck and dowel stick stain
  • 1/4" rim painted black
  • 11-3/4" skin head
  • Brass tension hoop
  • 10 brackets, l-shoes, and hex nuts
  • Mahogany neck and dowel stick
  • Dobson heel and deep neck profile
  • Ebony tailpiece and nuts
  • Wire armrest
  • Brass planetary tuners with black buttons
  • Aged brass hardware
  • 24" scale, 1-1/2" nut
  • Set up with Aquila Red strings and tuned D A D F# A
  • Black hardshell case (green lining)
  • Made in USA

John Bowlin 1865 Fretless Minstrel Banjo (2007)

John Bowlin 1865 Fretless Minstrel Banjo (2007)

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Used

SKU: 60U-223410

$1,500 USD
$1,500.00 USD
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A fretless openback banjo in the minstrel style. Made from a mahogany neck and dowel stick, and aged brass hardware. Fitted with 11-3/4" skin head, on a 1/4" thick 12" diameter rim. Equipped with an Ebony tailpiece, and planetary tuning machines. Hardshell case included. Made in USA.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Minor playing wear.
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.

  • 2007
  • SN 70215
  • Dark gloss neck and dowel stick stain
  • 1/4" rim painted black
  • 11-3/4" skin head
  • Brass tension hoop
  • 10 brackets, l-shoes, and hex nuts
  • Mahogany neck and dowel stick
  • Dobson heel and deep neck profile
  • Ebony tailpiece and nuts
  • Wire armrest
  • Brass planetary tuners with black buttons
  • Aged brass hardware
  • 24" scale, 1-1/2" nut
  • Set up with Aquila Red strings and tuned D A D F# A
  • Black hardshell case (green lining)
  • Made in USA
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