Thompson & Odell Artist Open Back 5 String Banjo c1880s 1970s In the late 1980s

In the late 1980s

Made in Japan

Both sets of materials are utilized

Features: Fine detailing

or anyone looking for a truly special crystal ornament

Thompson & Odell Artist Open Back 5 String Banjo c1880s 1970s In the late 1980sThis is the "Artist" model by Boston Massachusetts firm Thompson and Odell. This banjo is in great condition for its age. Its had "new" tuning machines added many years ago, the buttons are bone but still retains a friction violin peg for the fifth string. The neck is perfectly straight. No bow or warp. Currently strung with Clifford Essex nylon classical banjo strings. I've not adjusted the neck on this banjo, its as it would have been from new i. e.