Fairbanks Regent Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1906, made in Boston, Mass., natural finish, spunover maple rim, laminated maple neck, black soft shell case.
Overall length is 37 1/4 in. (94.6 cm.), 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1/4 in. (32 mm.).
A nice original 5-string Fairbanks; added geared planet tuners, and original 5th string peg. Fairly heavy overfinish to the face of the headstock, older 4-string Kersher tailpiece adapted to 5 strings; set up with a plastic head. A really fine player in a classic old-time banjo. Overall Excellent Condition.
