{"product_id":"fairbanksvega-regent-5-string-banjo-1910-3565","title":"Fairbanks\/Vega Regent 5 String Banjo (1910)","description":"Fairbanks\/Vega Regent Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1910, made in Boston, Mass., natural varnish finish, laminated maple neck and rim, ebony fingerboard, gig bag case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Fairbanks Regent is one of the classic 5-string banjos of the Vega line, not a top-line model but of extremely high quality and most attractive design. The rim is a simple spunover style reminiscent of much older 1880's banjos with a simple tone ring, predating the Fairbanks Electric and Tub-A-Phone style rims.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe neck is laminated maple with a bound ebony fingerboard featuring engraved pearl designs. The headstock inlay is the classic Gryphon-and-star in beautifully incised pearl, one of the trademark Fairbanks\/Vega designs and one of the most beautiful. Matching numbers neck and rim; all dowel stamps correct and intact. This is a very good example of one of America's classic banjos.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 36 in. (91.4 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/2 in. (6.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 in. (660 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5\/16 in. (33 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNicely original, particularly for a banjo of this style and era. Several repaired splits in the ebony headplate and heel cap, otherwise no major damage or repairs. Hooks are a mix of original and reproduction, tailpiece is an original No-Knot, and there is an added later-style Vega armrest. Set up with steel strings and a newer grained calfskin head; simply a great old-time banjo. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Fairbanks\/Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853241798796,"sku":"3565","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_d33eb50c-f845-47d6-86e7-ece8640413c3.jpg?v=1774332098","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/fairbanksvega-regent-5-string-banjo-1910-3565","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}