• Full front and side of Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)

    Boston was the capital of banjo production in late 1800s America and where this Fairbanks & Cole Imperial was produced. Features include a recent 11" head on a metal spun-over mahogany rim, mahogany neck and dowel stick, 19-fret ebony fingerboard, and friction tuners with ivoroid buttons. A.G. Wood copper tailpiece and 5th string tuner installed. 70s style hard shell case. Made in USA. 


    This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Twisted neck, excessive relief frets 1-7, plays okay (This item is sold As-Is)

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  • Front and side of Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)
  • Tailpiece and bridge of Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)
  • Front neck and body join of Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)
  • Fretboard of Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)
  • Front headstock of Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)
  • Back headstock of Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)
  • Neck joint of Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)
  • Inside rim of Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)
  • Back and side of Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)
  • Full back and side of Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)
  • Case for Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)
  • Front of Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)
  • Side of Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)
  • Full front of Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • SN 9804
  • c.1889
  • 11" Remo banjo head
  • Tension hoop
  • 30 brackets, bolts and L-shoes
  • Metal spun-over mahogany rim
  • Brass hoop tone ring
  • Mahogany dowel stick stamped "FAIRBANKS & COLE | MAKERS | BOSTON, MASS.", "9804"
  • Also stamped on reverse "PB&G" and "PROV"
  • Mahogany neck with boat heel
  • 19-fret ebony fingerboard, pearl dot and floral inlays
  • 1-1/4" nut, 25-7/8" scale 
  • Friction tuners with ivoroid buttons, newer 5th string tuner
  • A.G. Wood copper tailpiece installed
  • Ebonized pearwood overlay
  • 70s style hard shell case (blue lining)
  • Made in USA

Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)

Fairbanks & Cole "Imperial" Open Back Banjo (c.1889)

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SKU: 60U-217096

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Boston was the capital of banjo production in late 1800s America and where this Fairbanks & Cole Imperial was produced. Features include a recent 11" head on a metal spun-over mahogany rim, mahogany neck and dowel stick, 19-fret ebony fingerboard, and friction tuners with ivoroid buttons. A.G. Wood copper tailpiece and 5th string tuner installed. 70s style hard shell case. Made in USA. 

This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Twisted neck, excessive relief frets 1-7, plays okay (This item is sold As-Is)
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • SN 9804
  • c.1889
  • 11" Remo banjo head
  • Tension hoop
  • 30 brackets, bolts and L-shoes
  • Metal spun-over mahogany rim
  • Brass hoop tone ring
  • Mahogany dowel stick stamped "FAIRBANKS & COLE | MAKERS | BOSTON, MASS.", "9804"
  • Also stamped on reverse "PB&G" and "PROV"
  • Mahogany neck with boat heel
  • 19-fret ebony fingerboard, pearl dot and floral inlays
  • 1-1/4" nut, 25-7/8" scale 
  • Friction tuners with ivoroid buttons, newer 5th string tuner
  • A.G. Wood copper tailpiece installed
  • Ebonized pearwood overlay
  • 70s style hard shell case (blue lining)
  • Made in USA
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