{"title":"The Marvin B. Rosenberg Estate - Acoustic Guitars, Banjos, and Mandolins","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarvin Rosenberg loved life, and he made the most of it. He was the patriarch of a loving family, a successful attorney, and, later, a corporate counsel for decades. To blow off steam from his corporate work, he played as hard as he worked. He was a competitive sports car racer, a tennis, squash, and baseball player, and a lifelong lover and player of American Folk music. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarvin sought out mostly player-grade instruments — vintage pieces with real, honest wear from a lifetime of actual use — over pristine collector-shelf pieces. Marvin understood these instruments are meant to be played, whether sitting at home or at your favorite jam. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1930-martin-0-17-12-fret-very-good-condition","title":"1930 Martin 0-17 12-Fret Guitar Serial #42863 - Very Good Condition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial number 42863 puts this 0-17 in early 1930 production, right at the tail end of the 12-fret era. The all-mahogany construction, the slotted headstock, and the understated appointments are all there. No rosette to speak of, no binding flourishes. Just a beautifully made small-body guitar that was built to be played.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular 0-17 has a solidly repaired treble-side crack. There appears to be light lacquer applied to the repair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mahogany top, back, and sides give this guitar its characteristic sound: dry, woody, and present in the midrange, with a fundamental clarity that really does not care whether you are fingerpicking or driving a flatpick through it. The 12-fret neck joint places the bridge closer to the lower bout's center, resulting in more top-surface movement and a rounder, more resonant low end than the 14-fret models that follow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Depression-era all-mahogany Martins have become increasingly sought after, and for good reason. They sit perfectly in a mix; they record beautifully, and they play with an ease and authority that comes from nearly a century of settling in. This one is in Very Good condition and plays well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48177521787065,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/1930Martin0-1712-FretguitarSer._42863Front.webp?v=1789247285"},{"product_id":"1930-martin-00-17-12-fret-very-good-condition","title":"1930 Martin 00-17 - 12-Fret Serial #43365 - Very Good Condition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 00 body gives you a bit more air than the 0, a bit more projection, and the same beautiful all-mahogany warmth that makes these Depression-era Martins so compelling. Serial number 43365 places this in early 1930 production, which puts it right at the end of the 12-fret era. It is a transitional instrument in the truest sense: built with old-school construction at a moment when the 14-fret standard was already taking hold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 12-fret neck joint pushes the bridge toward the center of the lower bout. More top surface is free to vibrate, which means more resonance and a rounder, fuller sound than you might expect from a guitar this compact. The mahogany construction keeps things warm and focused, with that punchy midrange character that records as naturally as anything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good condition. Plays well. If you are looking for an all-mahogany 00 from the golden era of 12-fret building, this is a solid example at a fair price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48226278015161,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/1930Martin00-17Serial_43365Front.webp?v=1789334732"},{"product_id":"1942-martin-00-21-12-fret-neck-very-good-condition","title":"1942 Martin 00-21 - 12 fret-neck Serial Number # 80023- Very Good Condition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWartime Martins are consistently wonderful, and this 1942 00-21 is a fine example of why. Serial number 80023 places it in the early part of the wartime window. Despite material shortages and the pressures of the era, the guitars coming out of Nazareth during these years were made with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 00-21 is a more elevated model than the all-mahogany 17 series: Brazilian rosewood back and sides, Adirondack spruce top, herringbone trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Adirondack spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Brazilian rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim: Herringbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e The tonal result is more complex than what you get from mahogany alone. There is sweetness in the treble register and warmth in the bass that the rosewood back and sides draw out particularly well on a guitar this well-aged. Over 80 years, this spruce top has had time to open up fully. It sounds like a vintage Martin should sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Good Company\u003c\/strong\u003e Johnny Cash was a fan, and he played one from 1956–1960, when he gave his to his brother Tommy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt by C.F. Martin \u0026amp; Co., Nazareth, PA, 1942\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 80023 — early wartime production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e This guitar comes from the collection of Marvin Rosenberg — patriarch, attorney, corporate counsel, competitive sports car racer, and lifelong lover of folk and Americana music. For decades, Marvin showed up to jam sessions and bluegrass venues with friends, and that same passion shaped his instrument collection. He sought out player-grade instruments — vintage pieces with real, honest wear from a life of actual use — over pristine collector-shelf pieces, assembling a personal collection of guitars, mandolins and banjos meant to be enjoyed rather than admired behind glass. Each piece was a tool of a passionate musician, chosen with the discerning eye of someone who understood exactly what made it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn stock now at Wood \u0026amp; Wire. A wartime Martin that sounds like a vintage Martin should.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48226386018489,"sku":null,"price":16000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/1942MArtin00-2112-FretNeckSerial_80023Front.webp?v=1789336147"},{"product_id":"c-1930-gibson-tg-00-converted-tenor-guitar-very-good-condition","title":"c.1930 Gibson TG-00 (Converted Tenor Guitar) - Very Good Condition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis circa 1930 Gibson TG-00 started life as a tenor guitar. At some point in its history, it was converted to standard six-string configuration, which is a common and well-regarded practice. The TG-00 shares its body with the legendary L-00, so what you end up with here is a vintage Gibson small-body with all the tonal qualities that designation implies, made fully accessible to the standard guitar player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing: Ladder-braced construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e The mahogany body and spruce top have had the better part of a century to find their voice, and the ladder-braced construction delivers that characteristic punchy, direct Gibson tone with the immediacy the model is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt by Gibson, circa 1930, originally a TG-00 tenor guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 9387\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverted to standard six-string configuration; conversion work is thoughtful and player-focused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good condition overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA genuinely enjoyable, great sounding and historically interesting guitar at an accessible price point — not a museum piece, an instrument built for use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e This guitar comes from the collection of Marvin Rosenberg — patriarch, attorney, corporate counsel, competitive sports car racer, and lifelong lover of folk and Americana music. For decades, Marvin showed up to jam sessions and bluegrass venues with friends, and that same passion shaped his instrument collection. He sought out player-grade instruments — vintage pieces with real, honest wear from a life of actual use — over pristine collector-shelf pieces, assembling a personal collection of guitars, mandolins and banjos meant to be enjoyed rather than admired behind glass. Each piece was a tool of a passionate musician, chosen with the discerning eye of someone who understood exactly what made it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn stock now at Wood \u0026amp; Wire. A genuinely enjoyable, a great-sounding and great-playing converted Gibson small-body at an accessible price.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48227166191801,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/1930GibsonTG-00ConvertedFront.webp?v=1788459617"},{"product_id":"wilson-00-koa","title":"Wilson 00 Koa","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoa is a wood that players either know well or discover once and never stop thinking about. Hawaiian koa has a tonal character that sits somewhere between mahogany and rosewood: warmer and rounder than rosewood in the bass, with a clarity and articulation in the upper register that mahogany does not quite reach. On a well-made 00 body like this Wilson, those qualities are on full display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 00 format is versatile and forgiving. It is big enough to project meaningfully, compact enough to feel personal and responsive under the hands, and well-suited to fingerpicking, light strumming, and recording in equal measure. The figured koa on this example is also simply beautiful to look at.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good condition. A genuinely distinctive tonewood in a player-friendly format, at a price that reflects Wilson's honest, quality-forward approach to building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48227285237945,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/Wilson00KoaGuitarFront.webp?v=1788476988"},{"product_id":"wilson-00-brazilian-very-good-condition","title":"Joe Wilson 00 Brazilian 12-fret - Slot Head - Excellent Condition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrazilian rosewood. If you know, you already know. If you are still learning, the short version is this: Brazilian rosewood was the back-and-sides wood of choice for Martin, Gibson, and the great American guitar builders until a CITES export ban in 1969 made it effectively unavailable for commercial instrument production. The guitars made with it before that point, and the rare instruments built with legitimately sourced Brazilian rosewood since, are consistently and significantly richer-sounding than their Indian rosewood counterparts: more overtones, more complex sustain, more sweetness in the treble, more authority in the bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Wilson 00 Brazilian has all of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Brazilian rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: 00, 12-fret, slot head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Diamond inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadstock: Delicate inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e The Brazilian rosewood back and sides bring more overtones, more complex sustain, more sweetness in the treble, and more authority in the bass than an Indian rosewood counterpart. The 00 body keeps everything focused and responsive, making it an outstanding fingerpicking guitar and a wonderful recording instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt by Joe Wilson in Mt Pleasant, SC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrazilian rosewood instruments at this price point are genuinely scarce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e This guitar comes from the collection of Marvin Rosenberg — patriarch, attorney, corporate counsel, competitive sports car racer, and lifelong lover of folk and Americana music. For decades, Marvin showed up to jam sessions and bluegrass venues with friends, and that same passion shaped his instrument collection. He sought out player-grade instruments — vintage pieces with real, honest wear from a life of actual use — over pristine collector-shelf pieces, assembling a personal collection of guitars, mandolins and banjos meant to be enjoyed rather than admired behind glass. Each piece was a tool of a passionate musician, chosen with the discerning eye of someone who understood exactly what made it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn stock now at Wood \u0026amp; Wire. Genuinely scarce Brazilian rosewood tone, ready to play.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48227320692921,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/BrazilianWilsonGuitarFront.webp?v=1788473202"},{"product_id":"2012-santa-cruz-000-1929-12-fret-very-good-condition","title":"2012 Santa Cruz 000-1929 - 12 Fret - Very Good Condition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanta Cruz has long understood that the late 1920s represent a high-water mark in acoustic guitar construction, and the 000-1929 is their tribute to that period. The 12-fret neck joint, slotted headstock, and vintage-correct appointments are all there, built with the full attention and craft that Santa Cruz brings to every instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis instrument is one of Jim's (co-owner) picks of the litter. \"Richard Hoover and his team at Santa Cruz created something special here,\" Jim says. \"You can hear why Tony Rice, Eric Clapton and, of course, Eric Skye own Santa Cruz guitars. This is a blues and fingerstyle dream.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial number 4310, built in 2012, this guitar is now well past the new-instrument stage. The Mahogany top, back, and sides have warmed, and the 000-1929 sounds today the way great 12-fret guitars sound when they have settled in: rich, balanced, and deeply musical. It is an ideal fingerpicking guitar, a strong recorder, and a thoughtful nod to the golden era of pre-war acoustic building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48245667659961,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/2012SantaCruz1929-000Front.webp?v=1788460934"},{"product_id":"1944-martin-d-18-very-good-condition","title":"1944 Martin D-18 - Good Condition - SOLD","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1944 Martin D-18 serial number \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e89498 is a well played and loved guitar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWartime D-18s are among the most celebrated acoustic guitars ever made in America, and this 1944 example is the genuine article. The so-called wartime period for golden-era Martins, generally 1942 through 1944, produced some of the most sensational instruments in the company's long history. With steel in short supply, many of these guitars were built with ebony support rods in the neck. They tend to be noticeably lightweight, with an airy, especially woody, and sweet sound, accompanied by a responsiveness under a flatpick that is immediately striking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e1944 sits right on Martin's dividing line. That's the year they retired scalloped bracing — the hand-carved, thinned braces that let a top move more freely — after steel-string tension started cracking too many of them under warranty. Depending on exactly when in the year this one left the factory, it's either one of the last scalloped D-18s built or one of the first without. Worth pinning down from the serial number, because scalloped examples carry a real premium with collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEither way, it's wartime Martin: Adirondack spruce standing in for Sitka, materials substituted wherever the war effort required it, built during the stretch collectors now call the golden era. Elvis's own D-18 from this same window — the guitar behind his Sun Sessions recordings — sold at auction for $1.32 million in 2020. Doc Watson, Paul Simon, and Jerry Garcia all built careers on D-18s built to the same basic specs as this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a real piece of that era, not a recreation of it — the guitar that helped make Martin's reputation before the reputation existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beauty has a sound that is warm, present, and focused in the midrange, with a low end that is powerful but not muddy and a treble response that rings with clarity. An 80-plus-year-old top like this one has had time to arrive fully. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Good. It is not a closet queen. There is a large patch Bottom treble side 1.5x4\", four cracks repaired top of the back, there are no cleats but the repair is solid. There is a repaired crack on lower back bass side. The binding is good overall. There are two small holes on treble and bass side of the soundhole. This could be from soundhole pickup. It looks like the guitar has a new bridge and needs a neck reset.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48245792178361,"sku":null,"price":16000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/1944MartinD-18Sold.webp?v=1788461665"},{"product_id":"1966-martin-d-35-very-good-condition","title":"1966 Martin D-35 -  Good Condition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe D-35 was introduced in 1965 as Martin's solution to a practical problem: wide Brazilian rosewood blanks were becoming increasingly hard to source, so the Nazareth shop devised a three-piece back that allowed them to use narrower pieces that would otherwise have gone to waste. The accidental result was a guitar with a slightly different tonal character than the two-piece D-28, one that many players and collectors actively prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1966 example is a first-generation D-35, built just a year after the model's introduction when Brazilian rosewood was still in regular use. The three-piece Brazilian back gives this guitar a more even, focused response than a comparable D-28, with a sweetness in the trebles that is distinctly Brazilian and a warmth and projection in the bass that the dreadnought body handles naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e Within a decade it was Martin's best-selling guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJohnny Cash made the D-35 his own — an all-black custom he played through nearly two decades on stage, so tied to his sound that Martin eventually built a signature model just to honor it. Elvis played one too, for over twenty years, until a guitar strap snapped mid-performance in 1977 and took the top down with it. Today, Seth Avett of the Avett Brothers plays a D-35 built to his own specs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is one of the earliest examples of the model that became the standard — same three-piece back, same lightened bracing that gave it its deeper bass, before either was common knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Nearly 60 years of aging have treated this guitar well. The top has opened up, the Brazilian rosewood has deepened in color and complexity, and the whole instrument sounds fully realized. There is a crack in the pickguard starting at the top. This guitar probably needs a neck reset, a new bridge, and a refret. The body is in very good shape. No cracks or minor wear.  Overall: Good condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48257310949561,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/1966MartinD-35Front_af8511de-54d1-4d5d-a4ea-8fcc61f0e4f7.webp?v=1788455062"},{"product_id":"c-1908-fairbanks-whyte-laydie-no-7","title":"c.1908 Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No. 7 Banjo Serial #24377","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whyte Laydie is the model that established Fairbanks as the premier banjo maker of the early 20th century, and the No. 7 is the top of that line. Serial number 24877 dates this example to around 1908, placing it squarely in the heart of the Fairbanks golden era, before the A.C. Fairbanks company was absorbed by Vega in 1904 and the transition period had fully settled. These are the instruments that defined what a high-quality open-back five-string banjo could be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whyte Laydie's defining feature is its distinctive tone ring, a thin, hollow brass ring seated inside the rim that gives the instrument a bright, clear, and wonderfully singing tone. The No. 7 grade means the finest appointments available: detailed engraving on the metal parts, high-quality figured maple, and the kind of careful attention to construction that puts these instruments in a category of their own among American-made banjos of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is in Very Good condition and delivers the authority and clarity that the Whyte Laydie name promises. If you are a serious old-time player or a collector of early American fretted instruments, the No. 7 is as good as it gets. The headstock and fingerboard inlay feature foliate and floral designs; a griffin graces the back of the headstock, and a floral pattern adorns the heel cap. The neck heel is carved with a floral pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number 24377\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. 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Serial number 17096 places it around 1895, right in the middle of the parlor music era when instruments like this were a fixture in the drawing rooms of middle-class American homes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Regent grade is Fairbanks's mid-level appointment package: good-looking, well-built, and representative of the company's general quality standards without reaching into the premium tiers. The smaller body and higher tuning give the banjorine a bright, crisp, and penetrating tone that is immediately distinctive and quite appealing in solo or ensemble playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good condition. A relatively rare format in a well-documented Fairbanks grade. An interesting and historically rich addition to any collection of 19th-century American fretted instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial #17096\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fairbanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48463584821433,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/1896FairbanksRegentBanjorineFront.webp?v=1788551961"},{"product_id":"fairbanks-whyte-laydie-no-2-conversion-with-wyatt-fawley-neck","title":"Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No. 2 Banjo Conversion with Wyatt Fawley Neck","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis instrument pairs a Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No. 2 pot with a neck made by Wyatt Fawley, a respected contemporary luthier whose work is well regarded among serious old-time banjo players. Combination instruments of this type have a long tradition in the banjo world, where players have always been willing to mix and match components in pursuit of a specific sound or feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot: Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No. 2, with the distinctive tone ring that the design is celebrated for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: 5-string neck by Wyatt Fawley — precise fretwork, a comfortable profile, and the quality of execution you get from a skilled maker who understands what players actually need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Whyte Laydie pot brings a bright, clear, and singing tone with excellent note separation, the quality of Fairbanks construction, and the decades of aging that give these vintage pots their particular character. The Fawley neck adds a modern, player-focused sensibility, resulting in an instrument that is both historically rooted and entirely practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot built by A.C. Fairbanks (Whyte Laydie No. 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck built by Wyatt Fawley, a respected contemporary luthier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marvin Rosenberg Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e This banjo comes from the collection of Marvin Rosenberg — patriarch, attorney, corporate counsel, competitive sports car racer, and lifelong lover of folk and Americana music. For decades, Marvin showed up to jam sessions and bluegrass venues with friends, and that same passion shaped his instrument collection. He sought out player-grade instruments — vintage pieces with real, honest wear from a life of actual use — over pristine collector-shelf pieces, assembling a personal collection of guitars, mandolins, and banjos meant to be enjoyed rather than admired behind glass. Each piece was a tool of a passionate musician, chosen with the discerning eye of someone who understood exactly what made it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn stock now at Wood \u0026amp; Wire. A thoughtful pairing that gives you the best of both worlds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fairbanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48463585018041,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/1910FairbanksWhyteLaydiePotSerial_26620withWyattFawleyNeckFront_d33064c6-22fd-4890-be1f-8950575ee5a3.webp?v=1789236650"},{"product_id":"fairbanks-tubaphone-no-2-banjo-conversion-with-gough-neck","title":"C 1925 Fairbanks Tubaphone No. 2 Banjo Pot number 79795 Conversion with John Gough Neck","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Fairbanks Tubaphone No. 2 pot is paired here with a neck by John Gough, another respected name in the world of contemporary banjo making. This is a purposeful combination instrument built for a player who wants vintage tonal character with modern playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot: Fairbanks Tubaphone No. 2, with perforated brass tube tone ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: 5-string neck by John Gough — good fretwork, a neck profile suited to extended playing, and the kind of careful setup that vintage pots sometimes lack when they arrive on the market without a proper neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tubaphone pot is the draw here. The perforated brass tube tone ring gives this design its warm, round, and complex tonal character — distinctly different from the brighter Whyte Laydie, and something many players find more versatile across different old-time musical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot built by A.C. Fairbanks (Tubaphone No. 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 79795\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck built by John Gough, a respected name in contemporary banjo making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marvin Rosenberg Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e This banjo comes from the collection of Marvin Rosenberg — patriarch, attorney, corporate counsel, competitive sports car racer, and lifelong lover of folk and Americana music. For decades, Marvin showed up to jam sessions and bluegrass venues with friends, and that same passion shaped his instrument collection. He sought out player-grade instruments — vintage pieces with real, honest wear from a life of actual use — over pristine collector-shelf pieces, assembling a personal collection of guitars, mandolins, and banjos meant to be enjoyed rather than admired behind glass. Each piece was a tool of a passionate musician, chosen with the discerning eye of someone who understood exactly what made it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn stock now at Wood \u0026amp; Wire. A well-considered and musically excellent combination.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fairbanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48463586525369,"sku":null,"price":7750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/C1925VegaFairbanksTubaphoneNo.2withJohnGoughneckFront_f07ad361-8de5-413f-8485-88b185d03f71.webp?v=1789232668"},{"product_id":"1954-gibson-j-45-very-good-condition","title":"Original Vintage 1954 Gibson J-45 - Very Good Condition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis 1954 Gibson J-45 is an absolutely killer slope-shouldered dreadnought. \u003cspan class=\"_UserMessageContentMessage_1hu0v_327\"\u003eThis beautiful guitar is in very good condition and ready to go to its new home. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Slope-shouldered dreadnought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the real thing, the vintage tone machine that discerning players are looking for, not a reissue trying to sound like one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Good Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuddy Holly played a J-45 when he built his iconic sound in the mid-1950s — same slope-shouldered body, same spruce top and mahogany back and sides. This instrument was built just a few years before Elvis, and Scotty Moore put one on screen in \u003cem\u003eLoving You\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eKing Creole\u003c\/em\u003e. Today, Kacey Musgraves reaches for a '57 J-45 — she calls it Janice — over anything built new. Tom Morello named his Black Spartacus. Slash has taken one on arena tours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt by Gibson, 1954\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: X-7112-16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis guitar comes from the collection of Marvin Rosenberg — patriarch, attorney, corporate counsel, competitive sports car racer, and lifelong lover of folk and Americana music. For decades, Marvin showed up to jam sessions and bluegrass venues with friends, and that same passion shaped his instrument collection. He sought out player-grade instruments — vintage pieces with real, honest wear from a life of actual use — over pristine collector-shelf pieces, assembling a personal collection of guitars, mandolins and banjos meant to be enjoyed rather than admired behind glass. Each piece was a tool of a passionate musician, chosen with the discerning eye of someone who understood exactly what made it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn stock now at Wood \u0026amp; Wire. The real thing, not a reissue.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48590839447737,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/Original1954GibsonJ-45Front_cbd0fab0-31d0-4a64-a436-fef09b0003db.webp?v=1790524720"},{"product_id":"1938-gibson-roy-smeck-deluxe-conversion-fon-63d","title":"1938 Gibson Roy Smeck Deluxe Conversion FON 63d - SOLD","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e“The Wizard of the Strings” himself, vaudeville star Roy Smeck, endorsed a line of slope-shouldered, flat-top Gibson guitars built for playing Hawaiian, or slack-key, style. These guitars were built with a thick, 12-fret, square neck. However, many of these guitars were converted to Spanish-style or standard-neck guitars for more modern playing and which, interestingly, increased in value after the conversion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThese guitars are dreadnought-sized, like a J-45, but deeper, with a 12-fret neck. These guitars have Adirondack Red Spruce tops with a sunburst finish and Mahogany back and sides.This particular instrument sounds like a great vintage guitar of its type should: warm, woody and loud without sounding boxy despite its depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThe Wizard of the Strings knew what instruments to endorse. These guitars are loud, with deep, booming bass and a clear treble response. The Roy Smeck Deluxe is the favored songwriting cannon for Jackson Brown. This is your chance to own a fine example of this storied model. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48597910257849,"sku":null,"price":13000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/SOLD1938GibsonRoySmeck_5240691a-d145-48c6-81a6-5be347aa9de4.webp?v=1788452793"},{"product_id":"2001-martin-00-37-ksm-steve-miller-limited-edition-44-68-guitar-mint-condition","title":"2001 Martin 00-37 KSM Steve Miller Limited Edition #44\/68 Guitar - mint condition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNumber 44 of 68 — that about covers the rarity story right there. The Martin 00-37 KSM was developed in collaboration with Steve Miller, a longtime acoustic guitar enthusiast who worked closely with the Nazareth shop to spec something genuinely distinctive. The KSM designation refers to the koa, Sitka spruce, and mahogany tonewood combination Miller requested — an unusual combination that works beautifully: the koa back and sides bring brightness and a certain clarity in the upper register that nicely complement the warm spruce top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuilt in 2001 with Martin's full attention for a limited run of this size, this 00-37 KSM is now old enough to have opened up and developed some character of its own while still being young enough to play with confidence. It is simultaneously a serious collectible and a genuinely enjoyable instrument to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Sitka spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Premium Hawaiian Koa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard \u0026amp; Bridge: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlay: Alternate torch headstock inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Size: 00-size (12-fret small body, modeled after pre-war 1920s Martins)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"–24.9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1 ¾\" (bone nut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Koa back and sides bring brightness and clarity in the upper register, nicely complementing the warm spruce top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt by C.F. Martin \u0026amp; Co., Nazareth, PA, 2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited run — this is #44 of 68\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior label signed by Steve Miller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJim's Pic:k\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of Jim's picks of the litter. Jim notes, \"It's just a fabulous guitar. Miller's love for blues and fingerstyle shines through. I played this for an hour at the shop, and it only felt like five minutes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marvin Rosenberg Collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e This guitar comes from the collection of Marvin Rosenberg — patriarch, attorney, corporate counsel, competitive sports car racer, and lifelong lover of folk and Americana music. For decades, Marvin showed up to jam sessions and bluegrass venues with friends, and that same passion shaped his instrument collection. He sought out player-grade instruments — vintage pieces with real, honest wear from a life of actual use — over pristine collector-shelf pieces, assembling a personal collection of guitars, mandolins, and banjos meant to be enjoyed rather than admired behind glass. Each piece was a tool of a passionate musician, chosen with the discerning eye of someone who understood exactly what made it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA serious collectible that's just as serious a player — don't let #44 of 68 pass you by.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49050181042361,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/2001Martin00-037KSMSteveMillerLimitedEdition_44_68Front_7b314925-60d3-4323-86fb-36e1e516f399.webp?v=1790446670"},{"product_id":"1956-gibson-j-45-very-good-condition","title":"1956 Gibson J-45 - Very Good Condition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a 1956 Gibson J-45, the \"Workhorse\" flat-top that defined the sound of American folk, country, and blues. Its factory order number, V 4397-8, is stamped inside on the neck block; the \"V\" prefix places it squarely in 1956. Gibson didn't use conventional serial numbers on flat-tops until 1961.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe round-shoulder slope-shoulder dreadnought body pairs a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides, finished in Gibson's classic sunburst. After seven decades, the top has opened up into the warm, woody, midrange-rich voice that players chase. It's dry and punchy, with a fundamental-heavy thump that sits perfectly behind a vocal. The mahogany neck carries a full, comfortable 1950s profile and a rosewood fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe guitar is in very good condition overall, with honest playwear consistent with its age and a character no modern reissue can replicate. Vintage J-45s from this era are increasingly scarce, prized by recording artists and collectors alike. 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Built in an era when gut and silk-and-steel strings were the norm, it offers a taste of turn-of-the-century American guitar making in a size that's as comfortable in your lap as it was a hundred years ago. It's simple and unadorned. 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For decades, Marvin showed up to jam sessions and bluegrass venues with friends, and that same passion shaped his instrument collection. He sought out player-grade instruments — vintage pieces with real, honest wear from a life of actual use — over pristine collector-shelf pieces, assembling a personal collection of guitars, mandolins and banjos meant to be enjoyed rather than admired behind glass. Each piece was a tool of a passionate musician, chosen with the discerning eye of someone who understood exactly what made it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn stock now at Wood \u0026amp; Wire. A genuine piece of parlor-guitar history, played and loved!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49071320629433,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/Early1900sVegaModel35GuitarFront_a9910f6d-7494-4028-aa13-d213e5744a6e.webp?v=1790442701"},{"product_id":"c1893-w-a-cole-eclipse-man-in-the-moon-open-back-banjo-nylgut-strings","title":"C1893 W. A. Cole Eclipse Man in the Moon Open Back Banjo Nylgut Strings","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSome banjos come through the shop, and you know they've been loved. This one is a genuine William A. 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Original tension hoop, original tailpiece, and that unmistakable Eclipse tone: bright, articulate, with the woody snap that made these Boston-made banjos so prized among old-time and classic players alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCole's banjos were considered top-tier instruments in their day, built to compete with the best Fairbanks and Stewart had to offer, and this Eclipse holds its own admirably. It's equally at home on a wall as a museum-quality centerpiece or in the hands of a player who wants an authentic period voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInstruments like this — original, honest, and well-kept — don't turn up often. Serious inquiries only; condition photos available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W A Cole","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49076084965561,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/C1893WAColeManintheMoonFront.webp?v=1788554949"},{"product_id":"1898-w-a-cole-eclipse-model-2500-open-back-banjo-serial-4929-very-good-condition","title":"1898 W.A. Cole Eclipse Model 2500 Open Back Banjo Serial #4929 - Very Good Condition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStep back into the 19th century with this remarkable 1898 W.A. Cole Eclipse Model 2500. William A. Cole was among the era's most respected banjo makers, and the Eclipse line remains prized by collectors for its craftsmanship and distinctive tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt by W.A. Cole, 1898\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 4929\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffered in honest vintage condition, showing the wear you'd expect from an instrument well over 125 years old — a testament to a life well-played, not a flaw to hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains its authentic period character throughout; genuine antique with real provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e This banjo comes from the collection of Marvin Rosenberg — patriarch, attorney, corporate counsel, competitive sports car racer, and lifelong lover of folk and Americana music. For decades, Marvin showed up to jam sessions and bluegrass venues with friends, and that same passion shaped his instrument collection. He sought out player-grade instruments — vintage pieces with real, honest wear from a life of actual use — over pristine collector-shelf pieces, assembling a personal collection of guitars, mandolins and banjos meant to be enjoyed rather than admired behind glass. Each piece was a tool of a passionate musician, chosen with the discerning eye of someone who understood exactly what made it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdd a true piece of American musical history to your collection today.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. 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Fairbanks, Boston, 1900 (pre-fire era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 12743\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollector-grade; meticulous pre-1904 craftsmanship that modern makers struggle to replicate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a chipboard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e This banjo comes from the collection of Marvin Rosenberg — patriarch, attorney, corporate counsel, competitive sports car racer, and lifelong lover of folk and Americana music. For decades, Marvin showed up to jam sessions and bluegrass venues with friends, and that same passion shaped his instrument collection. He sought out player-grade instruments — vintage pieces with real, honest wear from a life of actual use — over pristine collector-shelf pieces, assembling a personal collection of guitars, mandolins and banjos meant to be enjoyed rather than admired behind glass. Each piece was a tool of a passionate musician, chosen with the discerning eye of someone who understood exactly what made it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePerfect for serious collectors and discerning performers alike — own a rare heirloom from the pre-fire golden era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fairbanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49085009428665,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/C1900FairbanksSenatorNo1SerialNumber12743front.webp?v=1788720837"},{"product_id":"c1900-w-a-cole-eclipse-model-3500-open-back-banjo-serial-5493","title":"C1900 W.A. Cole Eclipse Model 3500 Open Back Banjo — Serial #5493","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiscover a rare piece of turn-of-the-century American craftsmanship with this 1900 W.A. Cole Eclipse Model 3500. As one of the higher-tier offerings in Cole's celebrated Eclipse line, the Model 3500 was known as the \"Professional Special\" and showcases the fine detailing and rich, resonant tone that made W.A. 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For decades, Marvin showed up to jam sessions and bluegrass venues with friends, and that same passion shaped his instrument collection. He sought out player-grade instruments — vintage pieces with real, honest wear from a life of actual use — over pristine collector-shelf pieces, assembling a personal collection of guitars, mandolins and banjos meant to be enjoyed rather than admired behind glass. Each piece was a tool of a passionate musician, chosen with the discerning eye of someone who understood exactly what made it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBring home an authentic piece of banjo heritage — own this Cole Eclipse today.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. 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Whether you are a dedicated collector looking for a museum-quality specimen or a musician seeking an authentic vintage voice, this Fairbanks \u0026amp; Cole banjo offers remarkable playability, historical significance, and a timeless aesthetic.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. 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Fairbanks era, the Senator No. 1 is celebrated for its elegant simplicity, robust projection, and crisp, articulate tone that perfectly suits clawhammer and old-time traditional styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Classic Fairbanks spun-over rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Iconic period hardware, remains securely intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust projection and crisp, articulate tone that perfectly suits clawhammer and old-time traditional styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt by A.C. 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He sought out player-grade instruments — vintage pieces with real, honest wear from a life of actual use — over pristine collector-shelf pieces, assembling a personal collection of guitars, mandolins and banjos meant to be enjoyed rather than admired behind glass. Each piece was a tool of a passionate musician, chosen with the discerning eye of someone who understood exactly what made it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn stock now at Wood \u0026amp; Wire. An exceptional opportunity to own a piece of acoustic history!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fairbanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49085941350585,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/1902FairbanksSenatorNo1BanjoSerial_21493Front.webp?v=1788734097"},{"product_id":"1910-vega-fairbaks-tubaphone-no-2-open-back-banjo-serial-29430-investigate-pics","title":"C1912 Vega Fairbanks Tubaphone No. 2 Open Back Banjo Serial #29430","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn iconic piece of American acoustic history, this circa 1912 Vega Fairbanks Tubaphone Banjo represents the gold standard of early 20th-century craftsmanship. Built during the prime transition era following Vega's acquisition of A.C. Fairbanks, this instrument bears the sought-after \"Fairbanks Banjo made by Vega\" stamp on the dowel rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Premium maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Bound ebony with classic pearl star headstock inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone Ring: Legendary square-tubing Tubaphone tone ring — celebrated for extraordinary clarity, bell-like sustain, and powerful projection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe square-tubing Tubaphone tone ring delivers extraordinary clarity, bell-like sustain, and powerful projection, paired with responsive, dynamic playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt by Vega\/Fairbanks, circa 1912\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 29430\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeticulously preserved with genuine vintage patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis banjo comes from the collection of Marvin Rosenberg — patriarch, attorney, corporate counsel, competitive sports car racer, and lifelong lover of folk and Americana music. For decades, Marvin showed up to jam sessions and bluegrass venues with friends, and that same passion shaped his instrument collection. He sought out player-grade instruments — vintage pieces with real, honest wear from a life of actual use — over pristine collector-shelf pieces, assembling a personal collection of guitars, mandolins and banjos meant to be enjoyed rather than admired behind glass. Each piece was a tool of a passionate musician, chosen with the discerning eye of someone who understood exactly what made it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn stock now at Wood \u0026amp; Wire. A rare slice of musical heritage, ready to be played!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fairbanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49086001021113,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/C1912VegaFairbanksTubapohoneNo2Serial_29430Front.webp?v=1789418263"},{"product_id":"1910-fairbanks-whyte-laydie-pot-serial-26620-with-wyatt-fawley-reproduction-neck","title":"1910 Fairbanks Whyte Laydie Pot Serial # 26620 with Wyatt Fawley Reproduction Neck","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis exceptional instrument brings together historical 20th-century tone and premier modern craftsmanship, featuring a genuine 1910 Fairbanks Whyte Laydie banjo pot paired with a masterfully crafted Wyatt Fawley reproduction neck. The 1910 rim features the iconic, sought-after Whyte Laydie tone ring, celebrated by old-time and clawhammer players for its brilliant clarity, crisp volume, and deep, resonant pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot: Genuine 1910 A.C. Fairbanks Whyte Laydie, with original scalloped Whyte Laydie tone ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: 5-string reproduction neck by Wyatt Fawley — flawless wood carving, period-correct heel details, and meticulous peghead inlay work capturing the aesthetic spirit of the original 1910 design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e The original Whyte Laydie tone ring delivers brilliant clarity, crisp volume, and a deep, resonant pop — a museum-grade vintage voice paired with the effortless playability and rock-solid stability of a premium custom build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot built by A.C. Fairbanks, Boston, 1910\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck built by Wyatt Fawley, one of the most respected luthiers in the banjo community for highly accurate golden-era replica necks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a gig bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e This banjo comes from the collection of Marvin Rosenberg — patriarch, attorney, corporate counsel, competitive sports car racer, and lifelong lover of folk and Americana music. For decades, Marvin showed up to jam sessions and bluegrass venues with friends, and that same passion shaped his instrument collection. He sought out player-grade instruments — vintage pieces with real, honest wear from a life of actual use — over pristine collector-shelf pieces, assembling a personal collection of guitars, mandolins and banjos meant to be enjoyed rather than admired behind glass. Each piece was a tool of a passionate musician, chosen with the discerning eye of someone who understood exactly what made it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eIn stock now at Wood \u0026amp; Wire. Golden-era tone, modern playability!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fairbanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49086090838201,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/1910FairbanksWhyteLaydiePotSerial_26620withWyattFawleyNeckFront.webp?v=1788738048"},{"product_id":"vintage-1910-fairbanks-whyte-laydie-no-2-open-back-banjo-serial-23556","title":"Vintage 1910 Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No 2 Open Back Banjo Serial #23556","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis exceptional 1910 A.C. Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No. 2 open-back banjo represents the pinnacle of golden-era American craftsmanship. Highly prized by vintage collectors and old-time musicians, this historic Boston-made instrument features the legendary scalloped Whyte Laydie tone ring, delivering the signature bright, punchy, and highly articulate acoustic voice that defined an era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Rim: Premium maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Ebony with delicate pearl star and diamond inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadstock: Exquisite hand-carved griffin inlay, a hallmark of elite Fairbanks artistry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone Ring: Legendary scalloped Whyte Laydie tone ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim Diameter: 10 ¾\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, comfortable playing experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scalloped Whyte Laydie tone ring delivers a bright, punchy, and highly articulate acoustic voice — the signature sound that defined the golden era of American banjo making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt by A.C. Fairbanks, Boston, 1910\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 23552\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains its historic integrity and beautiful natural patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo visible repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marvin Rosenberg Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis banjo comes from the collection of Marvin Rosenberg — patriarch, attorney, corporate counsel, competitive sports car racer, and lifelong lover of folk and Americana music. For decades, Marvin showed up to jam sessions and bluegrass venues with friends, and that same passion shaped his instrument collection. He sought out player-grade instruments — vintage pieces with real, honest wear from a life of actual use — over pristine collector-shelf pieces, assembling a personal collection of guitars, mandolins and banjos meant to be enjoyed rather than admired behind glass. Each piece was a tool of a passionate musician, chosen with the discerning eye of someone who understood exactly what made it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn stock now at Wood \u0026amp; Wire. A museum-quality Fairbanks, ready to be played!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fairbanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49108047167673,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/1910FairbanksWhyteLaydieNo2Serial_23556Front.webp?v=1788990162"},{"product_id":"c-1900-w-a-cole-open-back-banjo","title":"C 1900 W.A. Cole Bacon Line Open Back Banjo Serial #4724","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eThis W.A. Cole is a student model from the \"Boston\" Line of banjos.\u003c\/span\u003e We know this because it is stamped \"Boston\" on the dowel stick. Despite being a student model, this is a well-made instrument; it just lacks the fancy tone ring of the Eclipse models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eThe banjo has a great, thumpy sound with its Nylgut strings. It's a fine player for clawhammer, old-time two- or three-finger style, or classical playing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"W A Cole","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50486962389177,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/WAColeC1900_4724Front.webp?v=1790036446"},{"product_id":"c1895-w-a-cole-eclipse-man-in-the-moon-open-back-banjo-nylgut-strings","title":"C1895 W. A. Cole Eclipse Man in the Moon Open Back Banjo Nylgut Strings Serial #2152","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne of three W.A. Cole Man in the Moon banjos in the Marvin B. Rosenberg collection, this is a classic open-back banjo. Made C1895, this banjo has nylgut strings and a rigid softshell case. Serial #2152\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W A Cole","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50486962979001,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/C1895WAColeManintheMoonBanjoSerial_2152Front.webp?v=1790039239"},{"product_id":"supertone-mandolin","title":"Supertone Mandolin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eSupertone was a house brand built by Chicago-area makers like Sears and Roebuck, Harmony, Kay, and Oscar Schmidt from 1914 to 1941, . They are fun, entry-to-mid-tier vintage instruments, not high-end luxury pieces.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Supertone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50496782926009,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/SupertoneMandolinFront.webp?v=1790102889"},{"product_id":"1918-gibson-f2-mandolin-with-original-case-serial-47001","title":"1918 Gibson F2 Mandolin with Original Case Serial #47001","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1918 Gibson F2 Artist Model Mandolin is\u003c\/span\u003e a fascinating piece of Golden Era American luthiery from the legendary Kalamazoo factory.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis centenarian features the iconic \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003etwo-point scroll body\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a rich finish, and that beautiful oval soundhole. Remarkably, it remains \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ecompletely playable\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with a sweet, resonant, and throaty voice. Adding immense historical value to this package, the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eoriginal pickguard is still intact,\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e along with its \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eoriginal hardshell case\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which has protected it for over a century.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eHowever, it does exhibit a \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003esunken top around the bridge area\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—a common structural issue for Gibson oval-holes of this vintage. While it holds tuning and plays well right now, it will eventually require a luthier's touch to reinforce the top for long-term stability. Because of this, it is being offered strictly \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAS-IS and priced accordingly\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eFor the player looking for affordable vintage Gibson mojo, or the collector seeking a rewarding project, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine Golden Era F-style mandolin with its most coveted original appointments at a fraction of its usual market value.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50496951353529,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/1918GibsonF2Serial_47001Front.webp?v=1790105860"},{"product_id":"1896-w-a-cole-eclipse-man-on-the-moon-open-back-5-string-banjo-serial-3283","title":"1896 W.A. Cole Eclipse Man on the Moon open back 5-string banjo Serial #3283","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis exquisite \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"SmjhRb bqYA2d\" role=\"link\" id=\"pvlinkNR2zasq0NMPdptQPvorFyAc_ozsa2f_1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e1896 W.A. Cole Eclipse Model 3000 Open-Back 5-String Banjo\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[null,null,0,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[\u0026quot;1896 W.A. Cole Eclipse Model 3000 Open-Back 5-String Banjo\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;USe the same prompt above but on this instrument. 1896 W.A. Cole Eclipse Man on the Moon open back 5-string banjo Serial #3283\u0026quot;,null,1,[null,null,null,0],null,null,0],null,null,null,[null,1,0,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[296314,null,1]],0],\u0026quot;NR2zasq0NMPdptQPvorFyAc_1\u0026quot;]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, bearing \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSerial #3283\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Crafted in Boston, Massachusetts, during the golden era of the classic five-string banjo, this is an iconic piece of American musical history.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis instrument features Cole's most celebrated design hallmark: the captivating \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Man in the Moon\" engraved mother-of-pearl peghead inlay\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, paired with a distinct, elegant \"boat heel\" neck shape. At its heart is the patented \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eEclipse tone ring system\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which produces a wonderfully refined, clear, and snappy tone with a punchy pop that clawhammer and old-time players absolutely cherish.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAs expected for a centenarian, it shows honest play wear and a beautifully aged patina, but the neck stays straight, and the craftsmanship stays crisp. It is \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ecompletely playable\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, structurally stable, and fully ready to sing.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eWhether you are an active old-time picker or a dedicated collector of late 19th-century instruments, this Eclipse offers a stellar window into Boston’s finest turn-of-the-century luthiery.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003eComes with a rigid gig bag.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"W A Cole","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50498671345849,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/C1896WACOleManontheMoon_3283Front.webp?v=1790127770"},{"product_id":"c1888-s-s-stewart-universal-favorite-no-2-open-back-banjo-serial-3706","title":"C1888 S.S. Stewart Universal Favorite No. 2 Open Back Banjo Serial #3706","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis exceptional c.1888 S.S. Stewart UInversal Favorite No. 2 (Serial Number 3706) s a dream come true for the traditional clawhammer player. Built in Philadelphia during the golden age of banjo innovation, this historic open-back delivers the exact old-time tone and effortless playability that modern revivalists chase.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis instrument rests in \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003egood, highly playable condition\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It features a classic 11-inch rim and a comfortable 27-inch scale neck. For the clawhammer stylist, the neck profile feels remarkably natural, offering a smooth response up and down the fretboard. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eIt comes protected in a standard \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003echipboard case\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. If you’re looking to bring genuine 19th-century soul, historical pedigree, and a rich, woody voice to your drop-thumb and frailing style, this Stewart is ready to hit the trail.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SS Stewart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50498838757561,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/SSStewartNo2_3706Front_a078a415-434e-44ed-8593-e1ecf07529bc.webp?v=1790129286"},{"product_id":"c1894-s-s-stewart-universal-favorite-no-2-open-back-banjo-serial-14509","title":"C1894 S.S. Stewart Universal Favorite No. 2 Open Back Banjo Serial #14509","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis exceptional c.1894 S.S. 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The Standard models combined dependable construction with understated Victorian elegance, making them excellent players as well as display pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt comes with a period-style chipboard case, an increasingly scarce survivor in its own right that adds to the banjo's authenticity and collectibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA genuine piece of American banjo history, ready to play or proudly display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. 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