A. C. Fairbanks Professional Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1890, made in Boston, Mass., natural varnish finish, spunover rim, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard.
A very interesting and attractive early Fairbanks banjo, made very soon after the split with Cole. A nice old-time Boston banjo with a 12" pot, simple tone ring, and very stylish pearl inlay.
Overall length is 37 1/2 in. (95.2 cm.), 12 in. (30.5 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 28 1/2 in. (724 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3/8 in. (35 mm.). Excellent Condition.
