This vintage Washburn banjo, style 1102, is estimated to have been built in 1913. With its original calfskin head, the banjo boasts an old-timey, clawhammer sound that takes you back to the front porches of Appalachia, pre-both World Wars. The mother-of-pearl inlay on the neck is still pristine, making this piece a beautiful collectible, as well as a playing instrument. The original tuners on the headstock have been replaced with geared tuners, but the fifth-string peg is original.

The banjo comes with a hard shell case in very good condition.

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Listed10 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
  • George Washburn Vintage
Model
  • 5-String Banjo
Finish
  • Vintage
Categories
Year
  • circa 1913
Made In
  • United States

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