1914 · 5-String Open-Back
Fairbanks by Vega Tubaphone Custom (Bradbury)
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Specifications
- Maker
- Fairbanks by Vega
- Model
- Tubaphone
- Year
- 1914
- Serial
- 30871
- Condition
- Excellent
- Case
- Hard Shell
- SKU
- 30552
Description
Rare and interesting, a non-catalog spec Fairbanks by Vega Tubaphone model that was likely a custom order from esteemed banjoist Frank Bradbury, whos signature is present on the back of the dowel stick. The 10-15/16" pot is equipped with original hardware including original No Knot w/ Cams, wire armrest, hooks/nuts; appropriate stamps on stick/rim; neck adjustment ferule extends through serial on dowel; some tarnish present on notched tension hoop. Gorgeous flamed maple neck w/ unengraved Flower Pot inlay (typical models are of dark stained mahogany), 27" scale, 1-1/4" nut width; equipped with Pre War planetary tuners; later geared fifth.