A rare, circa 1895 S.S. Stewart “Special Thoroughbred” 5-string banjo, in original condition.
Silver plated pot
5-string neck is cherry
Ebony fingerboard
Carved heel
Mother of pearl headstock inlays, with silver wire inserts also
Tone ring is nickel plated on a birds-eye maple pot
All of the special logos etc, are still on the inside of the banjo.
Condition: amazing, original condition. Does have some wear, but it’s still shiny, and in great condition. (It even has its original leather case, not a very practical case, but original.)
Tone is very nice, more focused and loud than the typical turn of the century open-back banjo.
Price: $2950.
