S.S. Stewart Champion Presentation Banjo (1890s) | Elderly Instruments

Elderly Instruments owner Stan Werbin demonstrates a beautifully designed open-back banjo built in the 1890s.

August 14, 2018

Stan Werbin checks out a truly elderly instrument in this video. Made circa 1890, this S.S. Stewart Champion Presentation Banjo is decked out with beautiful inlay work, intricate heel and headstock carvings, and other elegant features.

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