{"product_id":"fairbanksvega-tu-ba-phone-3-5-string-banjo-1923-5612","title":"Fairbanks\/Vega Tu-Ba-Phone # 3 5 String Banjo (1923)","description":"Fairbanks\/Vega Tu-Ba-Phone # 3 Model 5 String Banjo (1923), made in Boston, Mass., shaded maple finish, laminated maple neck rim and resonator, ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 1\/4 in. (94.6 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 in. (7.6 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.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLovely original condition, including a period Vega spin-on slimline resonator and an older skin head. All original finish and hardware, including friction tuners and a rare complete Kersher \"Unique\" tailpiece. Newer bridge, 5th string nut, and railroad spikes added at frets 7, 8, 9, and 10. A superb old-time banjo, with a truly spectacular sound, complete with a wonderful original hardshell case. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Fairbanks\/Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853310972044,"sku":"5612","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_afca752a-1ec1-425b-b78a-f3ec7d001e71.jpg?v=1774334154","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/fairbanksvega-tu-ba-phone-3-5-string-banjo-1923-5612","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}