Posted By: staceyz (+8) | Rate Member
$650 USD
Here is a very RARE 1898 Fairbanks 5 String Banjo. Nice original condition, Oak Neck, all original early matching hooks/nuts/shoes. Original Early, No Knot tailpiece. 12" Calfskin head, 28" Scale. Ebony Fingerboard, with beautiful engravings. Set up with Nylagut strings, has nice low action, easy to play all the way up the neck. A real beauty!! Great TONE and lots of fun to play!
Serial # on both dowel stick and rim is: #17404
If you'd like a tone sample, let me know and I'll put up a youtube link.
Thanks for looking!
Location:
Canada, BC
Shipping:
Shipping $75 to US / Canada
Payment Methods:
Check/Money Order, Cash (in person), Paypal
Return Policy:
Returns accepted. Buyer must contact seller within 2 days to arrange return. Refund will be given as Money Back.
Buyer pays return shipping.
Additional return policy details: Buyer responsible for all shipping costs
Condition of Item(s):
Used - Very Good Condition
Category:
Make:
Fairbanks
Ad Status:
Sold
Listing No:
71138
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