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Samuel Swain Stewart considered this a “lady’s size” banjo. Features include ~10” metal clad wood rim with 20 brackets and ~24-⅛” scale length. The 20-fret cherry neck has a thin ebony fingerboard with diamond-shaped pearl inlays, and pearl star on the peghead. Built in the U.S.A. With later rough oversized case.
This product is in Project Condition (Learn More)
Condition Notes: AS-IS: could use the dowel stick reangled. Also reseat, level and dress frets, heat press neck, restring (gut or Nylagut), refit 5th peg, setup, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)× This used product is in Project Condition
Project items are used and have clear functional problems that will generally require repair. They may come with multiple cosmetic imperfections and hold potential for restoration—perfect for those who enjoy bringing instruments back to life or taking on a rewarding challenge.
Condition Notes: AS-IS: could use the dowel stick reangled. Also reseat, level and dress frets, heat press neck, restring (gut or Nylagut), refit 5th peg, setup, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
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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 16345 stamped on dowel stick and rim
- c.1894
- One piece cherry neck
- All original brackets (20)
- German silver spun clad rim over thin wood
- ~10” skin head
- Dowel stick stamped “S.S.S.” and “S.S. STEWART / PHILA. PA."
- “AMERICAN PRINCESS” celluloid plate on rim
- Gold decal “S.S. STEWART / PHIL’A. PA" on dowel stick
- ~24-1/8" scale makes this a nice A-scale banjo
- ~1-7/32" ebony nut
- Ivoroid violin-style friction pegs (5th peg needs to be refit)
- Elite-style tailpiece
- Handcrafted in the U.S.A.
- Worn oversize hard case is somewhat musty
S.S. Stewart American Princess Open Back Banjo (c.1894)
S.S. Stewart American Princess Open Back Banjo (c.1894)
SKU: 60U-222891
Samuel Swain Stewart considered this a “lady’s size” banjo. Features include ~10” metal clad wood rim with 20 brackets and ~24-⅛” scale length. The 20-fret cherry neck has a thin ebony fingerboard with diamond-shaped pearl inlays, and pearl star on the peghead. Built in the U.S.A. With later rough oversized case.
Condition Notes: AS-IS: could use the dowel stick reangled. Also reseat, level and dress frets, heat press neck, restring (gut or Nylagut), refit 5th peg, setup, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
Project items are used and have clear functional problems that will generally require repair. They may come with multiple cosmetic imperfections and hold potential for restoration—perfect for those who enjoy bringing instruments back to life or taking on a rewarding challenge.
Condition Notes: AS-IS: could use the dowel stick reangled. Also reseat, level and dress frets, heat press neck, restring (gut or Nylagut), refit 5th peg, setup, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
Learn more about our condition ratings
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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 16345 stamped on dowel stick and rim
- c.1894
- One piece cherry neck
- All original brackets (20)
- German silver spun clad rim over thin wood
- ~10” skin head
- Dowel stick stamped “S.S.S.” and “S.S. STEWART / PHILA. PA."
- “AMERICAN PRINCESS” celluloid plate on rim
- Gold decal “S.S. STEWART / PHIL’A. PA" on dowel stick
- ~24-1/8" scale makes this a nice A-scale banjo
- ~1-7/32" ebony nut
- Ivoroid violin-style friction pegs (5th peg needs to be refit)
- Elite-style tailpiece
- Handcrafted in the U.S.A.
- Worn oversize hard case is somewhat musty
