{"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","url":"https:\/\/woodandwire.net\/products\/1910-vega-fairbaks-tubaphone-no-2-open-back-banjo-serial-29430-investigate-pics","provider":"Wood \u0026 Wire Fine Fretted Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}