Fairbanks/Vega Style R SN. 49752 1919 Banjo Finish_ Antique Sunburst all encased in a turned

all encased in a turned brass sleeve

It features a Mahogany wood construction with armrest and white rim bindings as well as butter bean style tuners

The resonater is missing some tortoise binding

elegant look

Fairbanks/Vega Style R SN. 49752 1919 Banjo Finish_ Antique Sunburst all encased in a turnedHere for sale is a beautifully preserved Fairbanks Vega Style R Tenor Banjo. This example is the much desired 12 inch pot with 30 brackets and famous "Whyte Laydie" tone ring. The instrument appears all original with the exception of the newer white Remo head. It is in very good playing condition with low comfortable action, rich tone and plenty of life left in the frets, This really is a great example from this era. Even the metal parts have retained