1888 Cubley Banjo: Cheap Luscomb KNOCK-OFF?

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E.J. Cubley manufactured banjos in Ravenswood, Illinois (Chicago) between 1881 and 1891. While mant 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, however, appears to be an original idea, as this was patented by Cubley in December of 1888.

I guess 1888 was a hot year in the banjo business.

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