Circa 1890 Thompson and O'Dell Artist

The Thompson and Odell company was founded by Ira Odell in 1872 and went into partnership the following year with C W Thompson at 121 Court Street, Boston, Mass.

 In 1874 they moved to 86 Tremont Street and relocated several more times into Washington Street as the business grew.  

 They were  instrument manufacturers and music dealers  making a range of of products both under their own name and under the "Artist”,"Crescent" ,and "Luscomb" brand names, also making for other manufacturers and distributors including Washburn.

 The company was incorporated in 1891,  and Odell retired from the business in 1892 but his son replaced him, Thompson died in 1903 and the company was forced into liquidation in 1905.

It is often difficult to find banjos of this vintage that are playable and do not need costly restoration and repairs. 

Luckily, someone already did the necessary work on this historic instrument. Missing hooks and nuts were replaced, an new 11" Renaissance head was mounted, and modern planetary tuners were added. 

At one point a "poor mans" neck reset was done to correct the neck angle. 

If you are looking for a playable turn of the century banjo with tons of mojo then look no further!!

Access Stage One gig bag included