{"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","url":"https:\/\/woodandwire.net\/products\/1896-w-a-cole-eclipse-man-on-the-moon-open-back-5-string-banjo-serial-3283","provider":"Wood \u0026 Wire Fine Fretted Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}