“The banjo has a weird, ancient sound, in a minor pentatonic scale,” he said, revealing his deep musical knowledge. “That’s what hooked me.” At first, though, Hickler set his sights on ...

Appraisal: Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No. 7 Banjo, ca. 1908, in Simply the Best. Take a look at ROADSHOW's Special: Simply the Best, as Frederick Oster appraises a Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No. 7 Banjo ...