1890's Fairbanks "Special Electric" Banjo top Alpine Spruce When the footswitch is released

When the footswitch is released the pitch will return to unity at the same rate

this guitar absolutely punches above its paygrade

With a solid Sitka spruce top

1 Oct up + 1 Oct down and many others

The 1 3/4" width nut 2 3/16" bridge spacing and 25 1/4" scale length lend this instrument classic feel and playability

1890's Fairbanks "Special Electric" Banjo top Alpine Spruce When the footswitch is releasedBeautifully crafted with many interesting details this late 1890s Fairbanks "Special Electric" open back banjo is a feast for the eyes and ears! Featuring an ornate and fascinating heel carving. The Abalone inlays on the headstock, heel and the back of the headstock all feature scrimshaw. The pressfit tuning pegs on the banjo are delicately carved bone. And the back of the banjo has lovely wood purfling bound in white binding for an extra deluxe look.