c. 1900 Open-Back Banjo – SOLD

$475.00

This is a very good open-back banjo from around 1900.

Out of stock

Description

Exc condition  •  11″ pot
25″ scale length  •  30 hooks & nuts

Very plain and simple, well-made Maple neck banjo with thin wood rim, spunover with nickel plated brass.
Maple neck has thin veneer blackened pearwood fingerboard.  Recent professional fret job.  Modern nickel Schaller tuners installed.  Appears to be original Ebony nut.
Dowel stick construction.  No knot tailpiece.  Hide head installed in good shape.  Neck is nice and straight.

This is a good lightweight banjo to have as a spare to take fishing with you… Or, start off a young player with a vintage banjo.  Comes w/ gig bag

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