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851 East Johnson Street, Madison WI 53703 · 608-255-2254 · SpruceTree@SpruceTreeMusic.com
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Unbranded Five String Banjo - 1880s
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Unbranded Five String Banjo – 1880s

Possibly early Fairbanks and Cole, 12″ metal spun rim, 28″ scale cherry neck, 5th string peg at 6th fret….

Category: Used & Vintage Five String Banjos
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UNBRANDED FIVE STRING BANJO – 1880s

An unusual banjo, possibly early Fairbanks and Cole, 12″ metal spun rim, 28″ scale cherry neck, 5th string peg at 6th fret, segmented star peghead inlay, similar inlays at the 6th and 13th frets, some additional inlays. Very good condition with a gig bag. $1500

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Spruce Tree Music & Repair, Inc.

851 East Johnson Street
Madison WI 53703
608-255-2254
SpruceTree@SpruceTreeMusic.com

Hours

Mon – Fri: 10:00 – 5:00
Sat: 10:00 – 4:00
Sun: closed

We will be closed Monday May 26 for Memorial Day.

 

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