1910 Fairbanks Whyte Laydie Pot Serial # 26620 with Wyatt Fawley Reproduction Neck

This 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.

Build & Materials

• Pot: Genuine 1910 A.C. Fairbanks Whyte Laydie, with original scalloped Whyte Laydie tone ring
• Neck: 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

Sound Profile 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.

The Details

• Pot built by A.C. Fairbanks, Boston, 1910
• Neck built by Wyatt Fawley, one of the most respected luthiers in the banjo community for highly accurate golden-era replica necks
• Comes with a gig bag
• From the Marvin Rosenberg Collection

The Marvin Rosenberg Collection 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.