A rare 1901 5 string banjo made by Fred Van Eps. 28 1/2" scale. 'Over hooks' on top vellum straining hoop (prior to the later
drilled version), small fret extension, updated pressure tailpiece and wrist rest added by FVE for previous owener, calfskin
vellum, original case. Usual FVE signature and date on perch-pole with central nut fixing to fit resonator if required*. I do have
two maple inlaid resonators by FVE but have not seen or used one fitted to one of his banjos.
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