Antique Supertone Bay State “Dixie Wonder” banjo, early 20th century (approximately circa 1900–1915). This is a vintage open-back style banjo with traditional early construction and decorative details.

The banjo features a wooden rim with bracket tension hooks around the edge and traditional dowel stick neck construction. A Supertone interior label is present inside the rim.

The peghead has decorative shaping and a star inlay. The instrument currently has four tuning pegs installed on the peghead. Strings are missing, and the original string configuration is unknown.

The head appears to be a fiber or paper-type head rather than traditional skin. The head and hardware show wear consistent with age.

There is visible age-related cracking in the peghead area and general cosmetic wear from age and use. Please review photos carefully as they are part of the description.

This instrument is being sold as a vintage piece in as-found condition and may require restringing, adjustment, repair, or restoration depending on the buyer’s intended use.

Vintage banjos like this are often purchased by collectors, restorers, folk and old-time music enthusiasts, or used as display pieces.

Features

• Antique banjo

• Supertone Bay State “Dixie Wonder”

• Approximate age: early 1900s

• Open-back style construction

• Wooden rim with bracket hooks

• Traditional dowel stick neck construction

• Decorative star inlay on peghead

• Interior Supertone label present

• Four tuning pegs currently installed

• Strings missing

Condition

Vintage pre-owned condition.

• Strings missing

• Four tuning pegs installed

• Head shows age and wear

• Hardware shows patina

• Age-related crack on peghead

• Cosmetic wear consistent with age

Sold as found.