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Photographs, serial numbers and production information for George P. Matthew, banjo maker c.1880-1920

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From Barebones Folk Instruments on 11/1/2023 8:36:06 PM

Geo.P. Matthews fretless 5 string

38 brackets

11-1/2" head

Sorry, having trouble uploading images, if someone could help/guide me? Many thanks in advance.. Bones

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	Stephen John Prior says: 11/2/2023 1:30:26 AM Thanks for posting I've linked them for you Graham. Nice example.
	Pomeroy says: 11/2/2023 3:06:52 AM Your banjo has the original unadorned inlay vine leaves pattern. An interesting and coincidental comparison to a Matthew banjo that is at auction sale today. That banjo appears to have had post-factory additional inlay.
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