1888 E.J. Cubley Banjo
Added 2022-05-06 15:00:09 +0000 UTCE.J. Cubley manufactured banjos in Ravenswood, Illinois (Chicago) between 1881 and 1891. While many Cubleys appear to be copies of Buckbee and Dobson designs, this example borrows heavily from J.F. Luscomb's 1st model banjo, patented in August of 1888.
The metal dowel inside the pot appears to have been an original idea, as this feature was patented by Cubley in December, 1888.
I guess 1888 was a hot year in the banjo business.
Comments
pretty nice. I was thinking I’d like to hear your take on “Trouble In Mind” based on Roscoe’s version…
Brian Peake
2022-05-12 21:13:29 +0000 UTCWow❤️
Fenton
2022-05-12 16:43:35 +0000 UTCNice to see a Cubley featured on here Clif. I own two very early Cubley's...one fretless/flush fret and the other fretted. Both are excellent instruments, but the fretless one I own is hands down the best sounding banjo I've ever played. Mine are very different than the one you feature...both of mine have spun over solid Brazilian Rosewood pots, with intricate inlays. I suspect they were some of Cubley's higher end instruments...man do they sound great!
Shawn Walters
2022-05-06 16:59:25 +0000 UTC
