Vintage 1920s Banjo Mandolin Project Birdseye Maple Open Back 8-String Calfskin Head

Vintage 1920s Banjo Mandolin | Birdseye Maple Rim | Open Back Project

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A cool little piece of early 20th century Americana.

This vintage banjo mandolin appears to date from roughly the 1915-1930 era and features a beautiful birdseye maple rim, open-back construction, and classic 8-string mandolin configuration. These quirky instruments were extremely popular during the banjo craze of the 1910s and 1920s, offering the familiar tuning of a mandolin with the punch and projection of a banjo.

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♦ Estimated c. 1915-1930 build

♦ 8-string banjo mandolin

♦ Open-back construction

♦ Attractive birdseye maple rim

♦ Vintage calfskin head

♦ Replacement tuning machines

♦ Lightweight and surprisingly resonant

♦ Great studio, folk, old-time, or display piece

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CONDITION

The fingerboard has broken away from approximately the 12th fret and above. The instrument remains intact and stringed, but should be considered a project instrument and is being sold as such.

There is general cosmetic wear, finish checking, scratches, and age-related patina throughout consistent with a century-old instrument. The calfskin head shows age and discoloration but remains intact.

Please review all photos carefully for condition details.

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Whether you’re looking for a restoration candidate, unique recording instrument, conversation piece, or an affordable entry into the world of vintage fretted instruments, this old banjo mandolin has plenty of character left to offer.

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