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1894 A.C Fairbanks & Co. Electric (Serial #13997) (Revised Listing)
Estimated price for orientation: 3 000 $
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Description Brand: Fairbanks Model: Electric Banjo Type: 5-String Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Number of Strings: 5 Era: 1891 Exact Year: 1891
According to online records, the date of manufacture for this banjo is 1894 (#13999 being the last of 800 made during that year).This banjo has been restored as a player rather than as a museum piece; eg. Five-Star Planet tuning pegs, neck restoration by Hanson and Crawford Stringed Instrument Repair through Donald Zepp in November 2008 including original nut adjustment, installation of a new dowel rod retaining the original serial number stamp and the A.C. Fairbanks & Co. Electric stamp (Grafted--see photos) neck reset, planed fingerboard, and new frets. A new modern horseshoe style neck brace was also installed by H & C and new inlays were installed by one of Gibson's craftsmen. The neck may be considered 'over-finished' by collector standards but as a player it is very smooth and playable.The 12" pot is in untouched condition, showing some natural age with a few small dents in the metal cladding. The inside of the pot is untouched and shows natural patina and a few small, minor patches of surface corrosion on the scalloped tone ring. I have have not disassembled the pot to inspect or clean the tone ring components; only disassembled to the extent necessary to replace the head of a couple occasions.As far as I can determine, the banjo has 6 replacement hooks, 3 replacement nuts and one replaced shoe which match well in design and/or finish. The tailpiece is a period correct No Knot Cammed tailpiece (patent pending version) and the head is a thin semi-transparent goat skin which I mounted recently. The 27 1/4" scale banjo is presently strung with Nylgut strings (Red 4th-String) and sports a Moon bridge. There is no hard case for this banjo but it will be shipped in a Superior gig bag and packed appropriately for shipping.I've attempted to describe this banjo to the best of my knowledge and include photos which will hopefully support my description. Please ask any questions before bidding. I accept PayPal only and payment is expected within 24 hours of the acceptance of the winning offer. I will ship within 48 hours after payment is received; (within 12 hours or sooner if the weekend is not involved).Offering Free USPS Parcel Select shipping to US and to the US Global Shipping Center for international sale. I may upgrade to or assist in the cost of shipping via USPS Priority (2-3 Days) based on the final selling price. Insurance may be purchased at additional cost. I also ship Internationally. If you have any questions, PM me before making an offer; I'm happy to respond.
Description
| Brand: | Fairbanks | Model: | Electric |
| Banjo Type: | 5-String | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Number of Strings: | 5 | Era: | 1891 |
| Exact Year: | 1891 |
According to online records, the date of manufacture for this banjo is 1894 (#13999 being the last of 800 made during that year).This banjo has been restored as a player rather than as a museum piece; eg. Five-Star Planet tuning pegs, neck restoration by Hanson and Crawford Stringed Instrument Repair through Donald Zepp in November 2008 including original nut adjustment, installation of a new dowel rod retaining the original serial number stamp and the A.C. Fairbanks & Co. Electric stamp (Grafted--see photos) neck reset, planed fingerboard, and new frets. A new modern horseshoe style neck brace was also installed by H & C and new inlays were installed by one of Gibson's craftsmen. The neck may be considered 'over-finished' by collector standards but as a player it is very smooth and playable.
The 12" pot is in untouched condition, showing some natural age with a few small dents in the metal cladding. The inside of the pot is untouched and shows natural patina and a few small, minor patches of surface corrosion on the scalloped tone ring. I have have not disassembled the pot to inspect or clean the tone ring components; only disassembled to the extent necessary to replace the head of a couple occasions.As far as I can determine, the banjo has 6 replacement hooks, 3 replacement nuts and one replaced shoe which match well in design and/or finish. The tailpiece is a period correct No Knot Cammed tailpiece (patent pending version) and the head is a thin semi-transparent goat skin which I mounted recently. The 27 1/4" scale banjo is presently strung with Nylgut strings (Red 4th-String) and sports a Moon bridge. There is no hard case for this banjo but it will be shipped in a Superior gig bag and packed appropriately for shipping.
I've attempted to describe this banjo to the best of my knowledge and include photos which will hopefully support my description. Please ask any questions before bidding. I accept PayPal only and payment is expected within 24 hours of the acceptance of the winning offer. I will ship within 48 hours after payment is received; (within 12 hours or sooner if the weekend is not involved).Offering Free USPS Parcel Select shipping to US and to the US Global Shipping Center for international sale. I may upgrade to or assist in the cost of shipping via USPS Priority (2-3 Days) based on the final selling price. Insurance may be purchased at additional cost. I also ship Internationally. If you have any questions, PM me before making an offer; I'm happy to respond.