Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.2 Open Back Banjo (1902)
This Whyte Laydie was made shortly before the Fairbanks factory fire and sale to Vega. The 10-15/16" tortoise plastic bound maple pot has a bracket band sporting 28 brackets. The two-piece maple neck has an ivoroid bound ebony fingerboard with engraved pearl position inlays. Headstock features the classic Gryphon inlay, along with star and floral inlays. Vintage-style hardware throughout includes Champion friction tuners, and a No Knot tailpiece. Includes modern hardshell case. Made in USA.
Description
This Whyte Laydie was made shortly before the Fairbanks factory fire and sale to Vega. The 10-15/16" tortoise plastic bound maple pot has a bracket band sporting 28 brackets. The two-piece maple neck has an ivoroid bound ebony fingerboard with engraved pearl position inlays. Headstock features the classic Gryphon inlay, along with star and floral inlays. Vintage-style hardware throughout includes Champion friction tuners, and a No Knot tailpiece. Includes modern hardshell case. Made in USA.
