1891 AC Fairbanks And Co Curtis Electric Banjo IMG 5345

1891 A.C. Fairbanks and Co. #1101 Curtis Electric model.
11 3/4 Rim
26 5/8 Scale
Reproduction Maltese cross pegs and tailpiece by Mark Ralston
Obvious cosmetic repairs on face of peghead,second fret area and fifth peg.(see pics) Neck retains original finish.
Neck was scooped to retain the original fingerboard which was disintegrated in that area.
Both star inlays are replacements all the rest are original.
30 brackets of which 21 are original hooks and nuts. 9 sets are close replacement but nuts are a bit larger.
This is a lovely sounding banjo with a new goatskin head and Nylgut red strings.
$850 plus actual shipping to your location. PayPal friends and family(I have lots of references) or add 3% for PayPal goods payment. Also check or money order is fine. Please reach out for more pics or info. Thanks!