#45 • Appalachian Homemade Banjo

Part of Online Only Multi Estate Public Auction January 17th, 2026 @ 10 a.m. (live auction by Valley Auctions)

High bid $160.00

Status: Sold

Circa 1900 Appalachian five string fretless banjo. Four mismatched friction tuning pegs on a rectangular peg head, head tightening system consisting of six hooks, nuts, and brackets, and made without a resonator. Frets penciled on neck. Old surface finish. Tear to skin head with surface rust to metal and tin. Bridge present but not set up. Measures 10.5 inches wide x 2.25 x 33 inches tall.