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Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo (1890s/2000s)

Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo (1890s/2000s)

$1,225.00

Original: $3,500.00

-65%
Fairbanks / Unger Conversion Open Back banjo (1890s/2000s)

$3,500.00

$1,225.00

The Story

Combining a vintage pot assembly with a recent neck, noted builder Doug Unger hits a home run with this conversion! Features include a (we're told) vintage Fairbanks metal-clad maple rim with a 10-3/4" skin head, a recent 2-piece mahogany neck with a bound rosewood radiused fingerboard. Equipped with original friction tuners and a No-Knot tailpiece. Appointments of pearl etched inlay. An excellent, vibey, plunky banjo! Shaped hard shell case. Made in USA.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Description

Combining a vintage pot assembly with a recent neck, noted builder Doug Unger hits a home run with this conversion! Features include a (we're told) vintage Fairbanks metal-clad maple rim with a 10-3/4" skin head, a recent 2-piece mahogany neck with a bound rosewood radiused fingerboard. Equipped with original friction tuners and a No-Knot tailpiece. Appointments of pearl etched inlay. An excellent, vibey, plunky banjo! Shaped hard shell case. Made in USA.

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