4-STRING BANJOS FOR SALE (TENOR UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)

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1900 Washburn Style E Plectrum Banjo – Serial No. 131

A wonderful early example from the turn of the century, this 1900 Washburn Style E plectrum banjo (Serial #131) is a beautifully preserved piece of American banjo history.

It remains original throughout, with the exception of one replaced hook and nut. The original friction tuners are intact, and the banjo features a traditional skin head and a recent professional setup.

The result is exactly what you’d hope for from a banjo of this era—warm, articulate, and incredibly responsive. It plays effortlessly and truly sounds like a dream.

For collectors and players alike, early Washburn instruments in this condition are becoming increasingly hard to find.

This early Tubaphone has the 10 3/4" pot, which many players prefer to the later 10 15/16" pot. It has a 17-fret neck. The banjo is in nice condition, and still has the original skin head. There is a little rust/darkening on some of the brackets, as usual. Click here for pictures

with Tubaphone tone ring; serial number 89120. This Tubaphone has the 10 15/16" pot and a 19-fret neck. The brackets have been replaced with later ones. Original (and rare) Grover tuners and engraved Presto tailpiece. Click here for pictures

  Overall condition of this tenor banjo is excellent. Some wear on the first 5 frets. 4 piece flange. No tuners or tailpiece. With a new neck, this would make a great 5-string banjo. Decent hardshell case. SN 91555.  Click here for pictures Click here for pictures