{"product_id":"early-1890s-fairbanks-and-cole-open-back-banjo-serial-14320","title":"Early 1890s Fairbanks and Cole Open Back Banjo Serial #14320","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis exceptional early-1890s\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e Fairbanks and Cole open-back banjo (Serial #14320)\u003c\/span\u003e is a prime example of late-19th-century American craftsmanship. Built during the legendary partnership of Albert Conant Fairbanks and William A. Cole in Boston, this instrument captures the quintessential bright, plunky tone sought after by old-time and clawhammer players.\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\"\u003eThe banjo features a beautifully aged wood rim, classic open-back construction, and distinctive hardware characteristic of the era. Its low serial number dates it precisely to the early 1890s, making it a highly collectible piece of acoustic music history. 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. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fairbanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49085851992249,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/Early1890sFairbanksandColeBanjoFront.jpg?v=1788732719","url":"https:\/\/woodandwire.net\/products\/early-1890s-fairbanks-and-cole-open-back-banjo-serial-14320","provider":"Wood \u0026 Wire Fine Fretted Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}