My uncle purchased a used Kamico banjo in the 30s and said it was an antique then. Any information?
Your picture looks like a Kay. Kamico may stand for “Kay Musical Instrument Company” which was formed in 1931 from Stromberg-Voisinet (not related to Boston’s Stromberg), so it can’t be older than that. Kay made many low and medium priced instruments under the “Kay Kraft” name, later just “Kay.” The peghead shape is typical, and the screwed on neck attachment was used until they closed in 1968. I have never seen the Kamico logo before. I suspect it was short lived. Today the Kay name appears on imported instruments. Q: I want to learn more about A.C. Fairbanks. Do you know of any sources that I might consult for information about his life and career. JR A: Two books, America’s Instrument, The Banjo In The 19th Century by Gura & Bollman and Ring The Banjar by Webb, together have the best available historical information about A.C. Fairbanks. Dating information can be found in the Mugwumps Online article Fairbanks & Vega Dating. At the end of that article, there are links to several othe
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