1892 S.S. Stewart Orchestra Banjo, fretless 5 string, open back, original 13 in. pot and stretcher band, cherry neck with grape leaf heal carving, 28 in. scale "common sense" tail piece with repro rosette. One replaced diamond inlay, new calfskin head, and square flesh hoop by Bill Rickard. A few of the nuts don't match but most are original, one hook and nut missing. Older hardshell case. Original professional fret markings on side of neck. Approx. 10 of the hooks are replacement. Original top 4 tuning pegs are but 5th string peg is not original but is correct type from Stewart. $1300 or best offer.
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