WALDO OPEN BACK/OLD TIMEY 5 STRING - VINTAGE BANJO C1870 - Sold
Fingerstyle: Banjostore

A delightful instrument with old world charm and authentic traditional sound. Easy to play and in excellent condition.

Almost no fret wear. Mahogany V shaped neck. Ebony fingerboard. Silver inlays and silver chasing on heelstock and fingerboard. Ornate engraved chasing on headstock. Original tuning pegs that hold their tuning. 12.25" pot with real skin head. Perchrod inscribed 'Waldo'. Made in Chicago (?) in late 1800's. Presently kitted with Nylgut strings for authentic old time sound. Only part not original is tailpiece which is No Knots enabling tying of Nylgut strings.

In brand new, green plush, snug-fitting open-back case, $2190.

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