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    This 1890s No Name open-back banjo features a ~10-1/2" Fiberskyn head, a maple rim, and a mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard. It has a Little Wonder-style tone ring and 30 "cobra" threaded hooks. Distinctive appointments include Maltese cross celluloid friction pegs with Handel-style inlays and extensive engraved pearl inlay throughout. No maker markings. Includes a chipboard case. Made in Boston, USA.


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    Condition Notes: Minor wear on rim

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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.

  • No maker markings
  • SN N/A
  • 1890s
  • ~10-1/2" Fiberskyn head
  • 30 "cobra" threaded hooks and shoes
  • Grooved tension hoop, bracket band
  • Little Wonder-style tone ring
  • Dark finished 5/16" maple rim and dowel stick
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fingerboard features fancy engraved inlays
  • 19 frets, 1-1/4" nut, ~25" scale 
  • Maltese cross celluoid friction pegs with fancy Handel-style inlays
  • Beaded celluloid tailpiece
  • Backstrap, peghead and heel cap feature fancy engraved pearl and abalone inlay 
  • Replacement inlays by TJ Thompson
  • Chipboard case
  • Made in Boston, USA

Fairbanks (UN-LABELED) Open Back Banjo (1890's)

Fairbanks (UN-LABELED) Open Back Banjo (1890's)

Expert Setup
Intl. Fees
Used

SKU: 60U-221220

$3,000 USD
$3,000.00 USD
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Experience the Elderly Difference

This 1890s No Name open-back banjo features a ~10-1/2" Fiberskyn head, a maple rim, and a mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard. It has a Little Wonder-style tone ring and 30 "cobra" threaded hooks. Distinctive appointments include Maltese cross celluloid friction pegs with Handel-style inlays and extensive engraved pearl inlay throughout. No maker markings. Includes a chipboard case. Made in Boston, USA.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Minor wear on rim
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.

  • No maker markings
  • SN N/A
  • 1890s
  • ~10-1/2" Fiberskyn head
  • 30 "cobra" threaded hooks and shoes
  • Grooved tension hoop, bracket band
  • Little Wonder-style tone ring
  • Dark finished 5/16" maple rim and dowel stick
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fingerboard features fancy engraved inlays
  • 19 frets, 1-1/4" nut, ~25" scale 
  • Maltese cross celluoid friction pegs with fancy Handel-style inlays
  • Beaded celluloid tailpiece
  • Backstrap, peghead and heel cap feature fancy engraved pearl and abalone inlay 
  • Replacement inlays by TJ Thompson
  • Chipboard case
  • Made in Boston, USA
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