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Gatcomb 1890's 5 string open back banjo
Estimated price for orientation: 750 $
Category: Banjos
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Description Number of Strings: 5
This is a "Gatcomb Standard 20" banjo built in Boston around 1892. Serial #4872. The 11" pot and neck are original and in excellent condition. The hooks, tailpiece and friction tuners are not original. This has been professionally set up with a new skin head, new friction tuners, and neck adjustment. Low action. A heavy frailer may want a higher bridge. Comes with a new bump case as shown in the pictures. You can go to the Gatcomb Registry to look at other Gatcomb banjos and research serial numbers. gatcombbanjoregistry.weebly.co...stry.html Please ask all questions before purchasing.
Description
| Number of Strings: | 5 |
This is a "Gatcomb Standard 20" banjo built in Boston around 1892. Serial #4872. The 11" pot and neck are original and in excellent condition. The hooks, tailpiece and friction tuners are not original. This has been professionally set up with a new skin head, new friction tuners, and neck adjustment. Low action. A heavy frailer may want a higher bridge. Comes with a new bump case as shown in the pictures. You can go to the Gatcomb Registry to look at other Gatcomb banjos and research serial numbers. gatcombbanjoregistry.weebly.co...stry.html Please ask all questions before purchasing.