Unnamed "Fretless" Openback Banjo ca. 1870-80

Unnamed "fretless" openback banjo in good condition. This banjo is estimated to have been made between 1870 and 1880. It appears to have a Dobson neck, but is not clear. It has 12 shallow fret slots, but no frets, making it quasi-fretless with some visual and tactile guide. Specs: Calfskin head Newly fit ebony pegs New ebony nut Reproduction ebony tailpiece w/ natural gut loop Nut width: 1.2" Scale: 26" Total length: 33.8" Weight: 2.2 lbs Fully insured shipping within the continental US is $50 via UPS, for all other locations please inquire.