Vintage Hawkes & Son (London) 5-String Open-Back Banjo w/ Original Hard Case
Description:
For sale is a beautiful, authentic pre-1930 Hawkes & Son (London) 5-string open-back banjo, with a straight neck. This instrument features simple round dot inlays on the fretboard and is stamped with the assembly/model number "43" at the base of the neck.
·Neck: Completely straight and true, which is rare for an instrument of this vintage. Excellent playability.
·Head: Upgraded with a brand-new REMO skin/head, providing excellent modern tuning stability and bright, resonant tone while preserving its historical character.
·Case: Includes the rare, original hardshell case. The case is in fair structural condition and great for historical pairing, though the original carrying handle is missing.
A fantastic piece of British instrument history, perfect for clawhammer or old-time folk players and vintage collectors alike.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | 14 days ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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