• Front and side of Victor Kraske Baxter's Model Open Back Banjo

    Manufactured by J.B. Schall in Chicago for the V. Kraske line of banjos around the turn of the 20th century. After his own company Victor Kraske went on to work for Gibson and was awarded various patents for instrument components over his career. This instrument has similarities to models made for Waldo, and some of JB Schall's own banjos. This "Baxter's Model" banjo features a large 12-7/8" fully clad rim, with 34 tensioning brackets, and a new hide head. Also adorned with engraved metal inlays on the ebony headstock and fretboard, and a replacement engraved heel plate (by our shop). The planetary tuners with ivoroid buttons are a modern upgrade. NO CASE. Made in USA.


    This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Heel plate fabricated by our shop, new head, modern tuners

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  • Front and side of Victor Kraske Baxter's Model Open Back Banjo
  • Full front and side of Victor Kraske Baxter's Model Open Back Banjo
  • Front of Victor Kraske Baxter's Model Open Back Banjo
  • Bridge of Victor Kraske Baxter's Model Open Back Banjo
  • Neck joint of Victor Kraske Baxter's Model Open Back Banjo
  • Fretboard of Victor Kraske Baxter's Model Open Back Banjo
  • Headstock of Victor Kraske Baxter's Model Open Back Banjo
  • Tuners of Victor Kraske Baxter's Model Open Back Banjo
  • Inside rim of Victor Kraske Baxter's Model Open Back Banjo
  • Neck joint of Victor Kraske Baxter's Model Open Back Banjo
  • Back and side of Victor Kraske Baxter's Model Open Back Banjo
  • Full back and side of Victor Kraske Baxter's Model Open Back Banjo
  • Full front of Victor Kraske Baxter's Model Open Back 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.

  • 1890s
  • No SN
  • V. Kraske "Baxter's Model"
  • Maple neck and dowel stick
  • Fully clad rim with wood core
  • New 12-7/8" hide head
  • Notched tension hoop
  • 34 tensioning brackets, nuts, and diamond/geometric shoes
  • End of dowel has a Kraske neck angle adjuster "PATENTED | AUG. 18, 91."
  • Dowel is stamped "BAXTER'S MODEL" and "V. KRASKE | MAKER | CHICAGO, ILL."
  • 1-1/4" nut, ~27-7/8" scale
  • Original engraved  nickel-silver metal inlays
  • 17-fret ebony fretboard, with scroll and star inlays
  • Metal heel-cap (new fabrication by our shop)
  • Headstock has engraved Art Deco 'flower pot' and boarder
  • Newer modern planetary tuners with ivoroid buttons
  • Elite 'No Knot style' tailpiece
  • NO CASE
  • Made in USA

Victor Kraske Baxter's Model Openback Banjo (1890s)

Victor Kraske Baxter's Model Openback Banjo (1890s)

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Manufactured by J.B. Schall in Chicago for the V. Kraske line of banjos around the turn of the 20th century. After his own company Victor Kraske went on to work for Gibson and was awarded various patents for instrument components over his career. This instrument has similarities to models made for Waldo, and some of JB Schall's own banjos. This "Baxter's Model" banjo features a large 12-7/8" fully clad rim, with 34 tensioning brackets, and a new hide head. Also adorned with engraved metal inlays on the ebony headstock and fretboard, and a replacement engraved heel plate (by our shop). The planetary tuners with ivoroid buttons are a modern upgrade. NO CASE. Made in USA.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Heel plate fabricated by our shop, new head, modern tuners
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.

  • 1890s
  • No SN
  • V. Kraske "Baxter's Model"
  • Maple neck and dowel stick
  • Fully clad rim with wood core
  • New 12-7/8" hide head
  • Notched tension hoop
  • 34 tensioning brackets, nuts, and diamond/geometric shoes
  • End of dowel has a Kraske neck angle adjuster "PATENTED | AUG. 18, 91."
  • Dowel is stamped "BAXTER'S MODEL" and "V. KRASKE | MAKER | CHICAGO, ILL."
  • 1-1/4" nut, ~27-7/8" scale
  • Original engraved  nickel-silver metal inlays
  • 17-fret ebony fretboard, with scroll and star inlays
  • Metal heel-cap (new fabrication by our shop)
  • Headstock has engraved Art Deco 'flower pot' and boarder
  • Newer modern planetary tuners with ivoroid buttons
  • Elite 'No Knot style' tailpiece
  • NO CASE
  • Made in USA
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