{"product_id":"a-c-fairbanks-5-string-banjo-1898-2444","title":"A. C. Fairbanks 5 String Banjo (1898)","description":"A. C. Fairbanks 5 String Banjo (1898), made in Boston, natural varnish finish, mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, spunover rim. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA simple but very attractive Fairbanks banjo, with tastefully plain dot and diamond pearl inlay and elegant lines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile worlds away from the famously super-fancy engraved pearl-inlaid Electrics and #9 Tubaphones, this banjo is still built to a high level of workmanship and is an excellent playing instrument. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLovely original faux ivory friction pegs and tailpiece; Fairbanks plaque on dowel stick.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 5\/8 in. (85.4 cm.), 10 9\/16 in. (26.8 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/8 in. (6 cm.) deep. Scale length is 24 7\/8 in. (632 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis very well-preserved banjo retains the original celluloid tuners and tailpiece that are often missing 100+ years on. Except for some deterioration of the headstock veneer and a repair to the headstock by the second string peg, it is in very fine condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlays excellent with gut or nylon strings; could handle light steel if desired. A charming 19th century banjo ready fot the next 100 years! Excellent Condition.","brand":"A. C. Fairbanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853095260300,"sku":"2444","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_a7fb1f14-603c-455c-b0a1-021eca1ef83d.jpg?v=1774331365","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/a-c-fairbanks-5-string-banjo-1898-2444","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}