A close-up of the (Used) S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487 shows its white drumhead and metal brackets as it rests in an open black case on a patterned rug. Brand: S.S. Stewart.
Close-up of a (Used) S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487 bridge, strings, and white textured head. The light wood bridge and metal rim stand out. Acoustic Shoppe logo is visible in the lower right corner.
A (Used) S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487 stands on a wooden floor in a cozy music room with vintage decor, surrounded by instruments. The Acoustic Shoppe logo appears in the bottom right corner.
A close-up of a (Used) S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487 stands upright on a patterned rug, its drum body, strings, and tuning pegs clear amid blurred instruments and wood furnishings in the background.
Close-up of the neck, frets, strings, and cream tuning peg on a used S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487. Cherry neck detail evokes vintage S.S. Stewart style; softly blurred background with Acoustic Shoppe logo bottom right.
Close-up of the S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487 headstock, featuring intricate star, crescent moon, and leaf inlays on a cherry neck; warm lighting and a blurred background. “Acoustic Shoppe” appears bottom right.
Close-up of S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487’s metal tension hooks and flange, with ornate wood carving, cherry neck, and a small “Acoustic Shoppe” logo visible against a blurred background.
A (Used) S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487 stands upright on a patterned rug in a cozy room with wood walls, vintage TV, guitars, and music equipment in the background.
A close-up of the S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487 shows its cherry neck, drum, metal brackets, carved details, inlaid star, and foam padding. The Acoustic Shoppe logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Close-up of a white drumhead on a vintage S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo (#3487), with handwritten years 1890–1894 in pencil or pen and a faint watermark in the lower right corner.
Close-up of a vintage S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487 part with a small label and yellow foam attached; The Acoustic Shoppe watermark is visible.
Close-up of a wooden surface from a used S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo (#3487), with 3487 stamped into it. The Acoustic Shoppe logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Close-up of an engraved part from a (Used) S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487, showing “S.S. Stewart PHILA. PA.” and a brass plate reading “THOROUGHBRED S.S. STEWART” by S.S. Stewart.
Close-up of the cherry neck on a used S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo (#3487), with detailed floral wood carvings and a silver star inlay by the metal rim, showcasing S.S. Stewarts craftsmanship against a softly blurred background.
Close-up of a vintage S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487 neck, showing intricate floral carving, black and white star inlay, and part of the metal rim; the beautifully carved cherry neck rests on foam.
Close-up of the S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487’s cherry neck, showing wood grain, metal tuning peg, and knob with natural wear. Warm brown and orange tones in the background highlight this vintage S.S. Stewart piece.
Close-up of a (Used) S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487 headstock with beige tuning pegs on a stand, set against a softly blurred background with warm lights and a vintage shop sign.
Close-up of the S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487’s scalloped wooden headstock, cherry neck, and cream knobs. S.S. Stewart branding and The Acoustic Shoppe logo appear in the bottom right corner.
Close-up of the S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487 headstock with cream tuning peg, wound string, and part of the fretboard. The Acoustic Shoppe logo appears in the lower right corner.
Close-up of the S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487’s rim and tension hooks, showcasing its vintage metal hardware and drumhead. “Acoustic Shoppe” logo appears in the lower right corner.
A closed black case for the (Used) S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487 sits on a patterned carpet next to wood, with The Acoustic Shoppe logo in the lower right corner.
A close-up of a black leather case with stitch detailing and light wear, resting on a patterned rug—classic style for storing the S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487 (used) by S.S. Stewart.
Close-up of a brass latch on the black and brown textured case with yellow stitching for a (Used) S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487; Acoustic Shoppe logo at bottom right.

(Used) S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred 5-String Open-Back Banjo #3487

Sale price$1,999.99

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Description

This S.S. Stewart Thoroughbred is in very good condition! It is amazing to see an instrument built 130 years ago still playable! It features a cherry neck and rim. There are hairline cracks around the inside of the rim. It also appears the inlays on the fretboard were filled and replaced by a new pattern. There is wear on the back of the neck from decades of use, but has been well taken care of overall. Let us know if you have any questions about this wonderful Stewart banjo!


Nut Width: 1.25"
Neck Wood: Cherry
Fretboard Wood: Ebony
Peghead Overlay: Ebony
Peghead Inlay: Thoroughbred inlay pattern in mother-of-pearl
Fret Markers: None
Nut Material: Bone
Tuners: Five-star nickel-plated planetary tuners
Rim Size: 11"
Rim Wood: Bird's-eye maple
Tonering: Nickel-plated
Brackets: 28
Tailpiece: Original nickel-plated
Head: Calfskin
Case: Non-original chipboard

Notice: This is a consignment item. While we do a basic cleaning and setup before shipping, we are unable to make any modifications to, or guarantees of condition, and or history, outside of what we have personally found, or been informed of by the consignment owner, which will be included in the description.

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Open Back Banjos, 5-String Banjos

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