Fairbanks by Vega Little Wonder Melody Banjo


  • Excellent Condition
  • Year: 1916
  • Includes Original Soft Shell Case
  • Serial #: 32104

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This rare bird has the typical 10-1/8" rim of the standard Little Wonder banjo-mandolin, but with a 4-string "melody banjo" neck. This can be strung up either as a banjo ukulele, or as a 4-string mandolin (it can handle the steel strings for that purpose). It features a maple rim with a simple tonering, maple neck, rosewood peghead overlay, and an ivoroid bound ebony fretboard. 13" scale length 1-1/8" nut width Includes original tooled leather soft-shell case.



The Fairbanks by Vega Little Wonder Melody Banjo in action

Featured Artist Ryan M. Yarmel

Ryan M. Yarmel is a Rochester area folk musician who can currently be heard in bands Sparx & Yarms, The Younger Gang, and solo, often under the name Yarms. For booking information inquire at ryanmyarmel@gmail.com.

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