{"product_id":"c-1889-fairbanks-cole-imperial-5-string-banjo-used-25999","title":"C. 1889 Fairbanks \u0026 Cole Imperial 5-String Banjo -Used","description":"30 original brackets, matching tailpiece hanger. Nice matching engraved bone pegs and tailpiece.  Tailpiece stamped \"Pat. 9-21-86\" (of course tailpiece could have been changed but we doubt it).  There is no serial number. \r\u003cbr\u003eNote that upper portion of one of the  rectangular string-hanger \"studs\" of the tailpiece is broken, but the grooved bar at the front is an excellent string anchor. The lower edge of the grooved tension hoop has about five dents, presumably from someone having trouble removing it years ago.  Frets appear to be original and thanks to gut (later nylon) strings those frets have almost zero wear.   Finish appears to be original, however the finish on the headstock facing looks too good to be true so we're assuming at least that surface was French-polished years ago. Although its current outer coloring is a bit odd, the skin head on this banjo was nicely fitted so we left it alone.   Neck is remarkably straight. ","brand":"Fairbanks \u0026 Cole","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46734383710407,"sku":"FAIIMPERIAL-142238","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/4947\/3991\/files\/1422381_2a16133b-1d8b-41f4-99ed-8ef5ae3b6b1c.jpg?v=1789296381","url":"https:\/\/www.gryphonstrings.mom\/products\/c-1889-fairbanks-cole-imperial-5-string-banjo-used-25999","provider":"Gryphon Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}