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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 2797
  • 1890s
  • 10-1/2" top frosted head
  • 16 brackets and bolts
  • Metal spun-over maple rim 
  • Metal hoop tone ring
  • Tension hoop
  • Maple neck and dowel stick, stamped "GEORGE WASHBURN", "2797"
  • Missing neck bracket, broken heel cap 
  • Ebony fingerboard with abalone inlay
  • 22 frets, 1-1/4" nut, 26-5/8" scale 
  • 3 newer friction tuners and 2 Keith D-tuners installed
  • Early No-Knot-style tailpiece
  • Ebony peghead overlay features inlay
  • 60s chipboard case
  • Made in USA

Washburn Model 1015 Open Back Banjo (1890s)

Washburn Model 1015 Open Back Banjo (1890s)

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SKU: 60U-220644

Regular price $500 USD
Regular price Sale price $500.00 USD
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This pretty open-back banjo from the late 1800s features a metal spun-over maple rim, 10-1/2" top frosted head, and an ebony fingerboard with abalone inlay. 3 newer friction tuners and 2 Keith D-tuners installed. A great shop project! 60s chipboard case. Made in USA.  

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Condition Notes: Needs neck and dowel stick resets, refret, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
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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 2797
  • 1890s
  • 10-1/2" top frosted head
  • 16 brackets and bolts
  • Metal spun-over maple rim 
  • Metal hoop tone ring
  • Tension hoop
  • Maple neck and dowel stick, stamped "GEORGE WASHBURN", "2797"
  • Missing neck bracket, broken heel cap 
  • Ebony fingerboard with abalone inlay
  • 22 frets, 1-1/4" nut, 26-5/8" scale 
  • 3 newer friction tuners and 2 Keith D-tuners installed
  • Early No-Knot-style tailpiece
  • Ebony peghead overlay features inlay
  • 60s chipboard case
  • Made in USA
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