This old timey banjo is suited to clawhammering. It has a maple rim clad in German silver (shines-up nicely) from the Washburn family of banjo mandolins introduced circa 1917. Markings on the head suggest that it is an ‘improved’ Model # 1935. A pencil rubbing from the interior of the rim seems to read “PATENTED 478430”. The neck has a truss rod and is a new-stock Dix banjo neck from the 1970’s with 3 RR spikes and a dowel stick-repaired hairline crack in the heel. To be enjoyed with frailing or swap-in another neck of the owner`s choice. SOLD