The vintage banjo mandolin bears the name "Fairbanks Banjo; Made by the Vega Company; Style K ; Boston, MA. " The number, 44162, appears twice on the dowel and underside.
The instrument has 8 strings that make its tone stand out in a solo or band. It sounds like a banjo but is played like a mandolin, hence the name banjo mandolin.
The case, velvet inside and thin leather on the outside, has had its share of bangs in the past 100 years, but has done its job of protecting the instrument from scratches and can continue to do so.
The banjo mandolin would make a valuable addition to any collection of vintage folk instruments.
The instrument has 8 strings that make its tone stand out in a solo or band. It sounds like a banjo but is played like a mandolin, hence the name banjo mandolin.
The case, velvet inside and thin leather on the outside, has had its share of bangs in the past 100 years, but has done its job of protecting the instrument from scratches and can continue to do so.
The banjo mandolin would make a valuable addition to any collection of vintage folk instruments.
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