Washburn Americana Series M1SDLB'A' Style Mandolin with Solid Spruce Top, Maple Back and Sides, 20 Frets, Maple Neck, Oval Soundhole, Gloss, Black. Whether it’s a guitar, banjo, or mandolin – if it’s a Washburn, it won’t let you down. THE FULL HISTORY OF WASHBURN GUITARS. **Some serial numbers have been printed with just a single number to identify the year. If your guitar begins with 240000, it most likely is a 1982 or 1992 model. Serial number 13937, this Banjo was made in New York by Rettberg and Lange. It has very interesting chrome-backed 'Wilmot Tone Chamber' back. 24 brackets, 11' arched-top head, 20 3/4 scale length, original ivoroid tuners, 17 frets.
- Auction:
- 2551M
- Lot:
- 1309
- Sold for:
- $207$175
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- Auction:
- Discovery - 2551M
- Location:
- Marlborough
- Date / Time :
- June 16, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
American Five-String Banjo, George Washburn, c. 1890, the 28-bracket rim, serial number 2282, wd. of rim 10 3/4 in.
Estimate $300-500
Bearing a later A.C. Fairbanks nameplate on the dowelstick. End of fretboard chipped, without bridge or strings.
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