A rarity from mid-century Chicago, this Kamico (made by Kay) openback banjo has a skin head, a Brazilian fingerboard, and a maple rim. Cool collector's piece. Needs a bit work (needs cleaning, heat press bowed neck, fret level, set-up - sold AS-IS)
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No SN
1940s
GC (needs cleaning, heat press bowed neck, fret level, set-up - sold AS-IS)
5-string openback banjo
Brown stain
11" skin head
16 brackets
9/16” maple rim
Tension hoop
Single coordinator rod
Maple neck with shim
22 fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
“V” neck profile
1-3/16” nut
26-1/2” scale
Neck angle adjustment screw on heel
Friction tuners with metal buttons
Replacement 5th string friction tuner with wood button
Gumby-shaped peghead
Mahogany peghead overlay features logo decal
Tailpiece
NO CASE
Made by Kay in Chicago, USA

Kamico Openback Banjo (1940's)

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SKU: 60U-210216

Regular price: $225 USD
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A rarity from mid-century Chicago, this Kamico (made by Kay) openback banjo has a skin head, a Brazilian fingerboard, and a maple rim. Cool collector's piece. Needs a bit work (needs cleaning, heat press bowed neck, fret level, set-up - sold AS-IS)

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