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* ELDERLY INSTRUMENTS BLUEGRASS BANJO OUTFIT 14 Photos

Get started on classic bluegrass style banjo and save yourself over $70.00. This outfit has everything you need. At the center of the package is the Rover RB-115 resonator banjo with multi-ply wooden rim, brass hoop tone ring, mahogany neck & resonator, planetary tuners and geared 5th peg; and most essentially the banjo has gone though our repair shop for inspection and setup to assure that it is ready to play. We then add a Guardian Basic archtop hardshell case, Fishman FT-1 clip-on digital chromatic tuner, extra set of D'Addario J61 strings, Golden Gate thumbpick & Dunlop fingerpicks, string crank, polishing cloth and a copy of the "You Can Teach Yourself Banjo" book/CD/DVD to guide your way. A very sweet deal that will allow you to chase the sounds of your favorite bluegrass banjo players. Go make some music !!!
DEAL5 $499.00

* ELDERLY INSTRUMENTS OLD TIME BANJO OUTFIT Photo

Discover the joy of old-timey clawhammer style banjo and save yourself over $50.00. This outfit has everything you need. At the center of the package is the Rover RB-110 open-back banjo with multi-ply wooden rim, brass hoop tone ring, mahogany neck, planetary tuners and geared 5th peg; and most essentially the banjo has gone though our repair shop for inspection and setup to assure that it is ready to play. We then add your choice of a blue, green or tan Boulder Alpine open-back banjo gigbag, Fishman FT-1 clip-on digital chromatic tuner, extra set of D'Addario J61 strings, string crank, polishing cloth and a copy of the "First Lessons Clawhammer Banjo" book/CD to guide your way. A very sweet deal. Go make some music !!! Start a jug band.
DEAL6

blue	$425.00
green	$425.00
tan	$425.00

ALLEN HART BOUCHER STYLE DOUBLE HEAD MINSTREL BANJO & GIGBAG 12 Photos

Stained flame maple neck with S-shaped peghead, 12" rim with flame maple maple veneer, 2 small soundholes in rim (opposite sides), skin heads, 2 antiqued brass tension hoops held with 6 brackets, ebony tailpiece, handmade maple bridge, ebony violin pegs, ebony nut, gut strings with wound 4th. Built by craftsman and banjo player Allen Hart. Black banjo gigbag.
AH25 $1200.00

ALLEN HART ESPERANCE 1845 MINSTREL MODEL & GIGBAG 15 Photos

Faithful reproduction of the William Boucher double-head banjo at the Smithsonian. Single ogee fretless neck (the ogee is the decorative curve along the side of the neck) with S-shaped peghead, 12" maple rim with 6 brackets, hand-applied black & red shellac "faux rosewood" finish with gold fleur-de-lis design around rim, tension hoops and hooks are painted red, ebony tailpiece, hand-cast brass wing nuts & bracket shoes, Hill model ebony violin pegs with white tip. 25 3/8" scale length. Gut strings, tuned dGDEA#. Padded black gigbag. Built by craftsman and banjoist Allen Hart.
ESPER1845 $1250.00

ALVAREZ 4286 (1970's) 15 Photos

EC, dark natural finish, mahogany neck, double bound (lam) rosewood resonator, bound rosewood fretboard, bowtie inlays, 22 frets, 11" head, flathead tone ring, 1 piece flange, 24 brackets, armrest, snazzy tailpiece, headstock overlay features logo and floral inlays, geared tuners, friction 5th string peg, sold AS-IS (needs clean up, fret work, strings, set up, maybe a new bridge, etc.), 1-3/16" nut, 26-1/4" scale, with semi-HSC (SN:18251)
70U-3771 $565.00

BACON & DAY SILVER BELL NO. 1 TENOR BANJO (1924) 13 Photos

EC- except needs some work (solder loose resonator mount, heat press neck, dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), dark stained maple rim and resonator, 24 brackets, Silver Bell tone ring, 2-piece maple neck, ivoroid-bound 19 fret ebony fingerboard with varied inlay pattern, "B&D / SILVER / BELL" and fancy pearl inlays on headstock overlay, non-original geared tuners with ivoroid buttons, magnetic pickup installed, Kershner tailpiece, 1-3/16" nut, 23" scale, with newer HSC (wine red lining) (SN:13557)
80U-2514 $1,150.00

BACON & DAY SILVER BELL NO. 1 TENOR BANJO (1930) 13 Photos

EC- except needs some work (replace head, glue, level, and dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), dark stained maple rim and resonator, 24 brackets, Silver Bell tone ring, 2-piece maple neck, ivoroid-bound 19 fret ebony fingerboard with varied inlay pattern, "B&D / SILVER / BELL" and fancy pearl inlays on headstock overlay, geared tuners with ivoroid buttons (one non-original tuner installed, broken tuner in case), Oettinger finger-style tailpiece, 1-1/8" nut, 23" scale, with OHSC (green lining) (SN:21391)
80U-2486 $1,200.00

BART REITER BACOPHONE MODEL OPENBACK BANJO 13 Photos

Mahogany neck & 11" rim, Bacon style tone ring (no internal resonator), Elite Amber (Renaissance) head, planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, No-Knot tailpiece, ebony fretboard (1-1/4" wide at nut) & ebony peghead overlay, pearl star in peghead, fretboard has pearl dot markers and a scoop above the rim, 26 3/16" scale. Walnut cap on back of rim. Rim cap, No-Knot and scoop are new additions as of spring 2008. NOTE: Elite Amber heads are identical to Remo Renaissance heads. The only difference is the logo.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
BACONE .. list $1994.00 ours $1495.00

BART REITER BUCKBEE MODEL OPENBACK BANJO, MAHOGANY 12 Photos

NEW MAHOGANY VERSION FOR 2013 - Mahogany 2-piece neck with squared guitar-style peghead shape, 11" maple rim (mahogany stain) with walnut rim cap, rolled brass tone hoop, Five Star frosted head. Five Star planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, No-Knot tailpiece, scooped ebony fretboard (1-1/4" wide at nut, ~26 3/16" scale), ebony peghead overlay with pearl star inlay.
BUCKMAH .. list $1325.00 ours $995.00

BART REITER GALAX MODEL OPENBACK BANJO 13 Photos

Mahogany with Whyte Laydie tone ring. Elite Amber (Renaissance) head on 11" diameter rim (24 brackets). Ebony fretboard (1-1/4" wide at nut, ~26 3/16" scale) scooped above 17th fret, pearl star in peghead & dots on fretboard, planetary tuners, adjustable truss rod, No-Knot tailpiece. Walnut cap on back of rim. Banjo is named for the town of Galax, Virginia, which hosts the renowned yearly fiddle and banjo competition. (Galax is pronounced GAY-LAX) NOTE: Elite Amber heads are identical to Remo Renaissance heads. The only difference is the logo.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GALAX .. list $1860.00 ours $1395.00

BART REITER REGENT MODEL OPENBACK BANJO 14 Photos

Natural satin finish maple with Whyte Laydie tone ring. Five Star frosted head on 11" diameter rim. Rim is capped with rosewood on back edge. Planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, Waverly tailpiece. Ebony peghead overlay and fret(1-1/4" wide at nut), pearl inlays, star in peghead & dots on fretboard, ~26 3/16" scale.
REGENT .. list $1994.00 ours $1495.00

BART REITER ROUND PEAK MODEL 12" OPENBACK BANJO 10 Photos

Bart's only model with a 12" rim - Mahogany neck, 12" diameter rim with rolled brass tone hoop and Elite Renaissance head, 26 brackets, Five Star planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, ebony fretboard (1-1/4" wide at nut, ~26 3/16" scale) scooped above 17th fret, ebony peghead overlay with pearl star inlay. Bottom edge of rim is stained black.
ROUNDPK .. list $1860.00 ours $1395.00

BART REITER SPECIAL MODEL OPENBACK BANJO 15 Photos

Natural satin finish maple with rolled brass tone hoop. Five Star frosted head on 11" diameter rim, rosewood rim cap, planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, Waverly Tailpiece. Ebony fretboard (1-1/4" wide at nut) & ebony peghead overlay. Dot position markers, star on peghead. ~26 3/16" scale.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
SPECIAL .. list $1726.00 ours $1295.00

BART REITER STANDARD A-FLAT SCALE OPENBACK BANJO 17 Photos

Short (~24 3/4") scale neck works well for either A or standard G tuning - Mahogany 2-piece neck, 11" maple rim (mahogany stain) with walnut rim cap, rolled brass tone hoop, Five Star frosted head. Five Star planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, ebony fretboard (1-1/4" wide at nut) is scooped from 17th fret to rim for easy play over the neck, ebony peghead overlay with pearl star inlay. NOTE: Bart now calls this an A-flat scale banjo. A true A-scale banjo has an approx 23" scale. Bart takes just the first fret length off this one in order to use his standard adjustable truss rod.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
STANDA .. list $1594.00 ours $1195.00

BART REITER STANDARD FRETLESS OPENBACK BANJO 10 Photos

Mahogany 2-piece neck, 11" maple rim (mahogany stain) with walnut rim cap, rolled brass tone hoop, Elite Amber (Renaissance) head. Five Star planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, ebony fretboard (1-1/4" wide at nut) with scoop above rim, ebony peghead overlay with pearl star inlay. NOTE: Elite Amber heads are identical to Remo Renaissance heads. The only difference is the logo.
STANDFL .. list $1326.00 ours $995.00

BART REITER STANDARD MODEL OPENBACK BANJO 13 Photos

Mahogany 2-piece neck, 11" maple rim (mahogany stain) with walnut rim cap, rolled brass tone hoop, Five Star frosted head. Five Star planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, No-Knot tailpiece, scooped ebony fretboard (1-1/4" wide at nut, ~26 3/16" scale), ebony peghead overlay with pearl star inlay.
STAND .. list $1594.00 ours $1195.00

BART REITER STANDARD MODEL OPENBACK BANJO, WALNUT

NEW WALNUT VERSION FOR 2013 - Walnut 2-piece neck, 11" maple rim (walnut stain) with walnut rim cap, rolled brass tone hoop, Five Star frosted head. Five Star planetary tuning pegs, adjustable truss rod, No-Knot tailpiece, scooped ebony fretboard (1-1/4" wide at nut, ~26 3/16" scale), ebony peghead overlay with pearl star inlay.
STANDWAL .. list $1594.00 ours $1195.00

BART REITER TUBAPHONE MODEL OPENBACK BANJO 12 Photos

Mahogany neck, ebony fretboard (1-1/4" wide at nut, 26-3/16" scale) with pearl dot markers and scoop above 17th fret, ebony peghead overlay with pearl star. 11" rim with walnut rim cap, tubaphone tone ring, Elite Amber (Renaissance) head, No-Knot tailpiece. Planetary tuning pegs, nickel hardware, adjustable truss rod. NOTE: Elite Amber heads are identical to Remo Renaissance heads. The only difference is the logo.
TUBAPHONE .. list $1994.00 ours $1495.00

BISHLINE CIMARRON BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

Bishline's newest model has a full weight tone ring and beautiful woods. - Walnut neck and burl walnut resonator, ivoroid binding, ebony fretboard with pearl inlays, satin finish. Made in USA.
CIMARRON $1995.00

BISHLINE DANNY BARNES BANJO & CASE, with PICKUP 17 Photos

Mahogany neck and resonator, maple block-construction rim serves as a tone ring, flame maple binding, bound ebony fretboard (25-1/2" scale, 1-1/4" nut width), pearl dot position markers with a fancy inlay near the rim, nickel hardware with black flange and tension hoop. Baggs pickup. Hardshell case. Shorter scale and wood tone ring make for a unique sound and light weight.
BDBARNES $3095.00

BISHLINE PATRIOT BANJO AND CASE 13 Photos

NEW MODEL - Walnut neck, ebony fretboard with diamond and square inlays, 3-ply maple rim with brass hoop tone ring, fancy burl walnut resonator, satin finish, nickel hardware. Hardshell case.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
BPATRIOT $1595.00

BISHLINE ROSEMARY BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

Mahogany neck and quilted mahogany resonator, curly maple binding, ebony fretboard with pearl inlays, bound fretboard & peghead, gloss finish. Made in USA.
ROSEMARY $3195.00

BISHLINE SALTY DOG & CASE 14 Photos

Mahogany neck and resonator, 3-ply maple rim with Kulesh Vintage 20 tone ring, pearl hound dog and the Bishline name inlaid in pearl on the peghead, rosewood fretboard with dot and dogbone inlays, pearl truss rod cover, Sosebee submerged wood bridge. TKL Professional Series hardshell case. Handmade by Rob Bishline.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 30 days
SALTY $2995.00

BLOOM BEVELED RIM BANJO, FRETLESS STYLE 1 MODEL WITH 11.5" RIM 12 Photos

Handcrafted in Michigan. Maple pot with birdseye maple cap. The rim laminations are steam bent of select Michigan Hard Maple then kiln tempered and glued with a waterproof glue. Maple neck is cut and finished by hand and is patterned after the Fairbanks banjos of the early 20th century. Ebony peghead overlay, scooped ebony fingerboard, 25.5" scale length and 11.5" rim (beveled, as the name implies, to enhance tone), 22 bracket hooks, No-Knot tailpiece, planetary geared tuners, Remo Fiberskyn 3 head. Mother-of-pearl Whimsical Beast inlay in headstock.
BBRB2 $1125.00

BLOOM BEVELED RIM BANJO, STANDARD STYLE 1 MODEL WITH 11.5" RIM 12 Photos

Handcrafted in Michigan. Maple pot with birdseye maple cap. The rim laminations are steam bent of select hard Maple then kiln tempered and glued with a waterproof glue. Maple neck is cut and finished by hand and is patterned after the Fairbanks banjos of the early 20th century. Ebony peghead overlay, scooped ebony fingerboard, 25.5" scale length and 11.5" rim (beveled, as the name implies, to enhance tone), 22 bracket hooks, No-Knot tailpiece, planetary geared tuners, Remo Fiberskyn 3 head. Mother-of-pearl gryphon-esque Mythical Beast inlay in headstock.
BBRB1 $1125.00

BLUE STAR BANJOBLASTER JUNIOR Photo

Electric travel banjo; smaller version of the Blue Star Banjoblaster.
BCJR

redburst finish	$520.00
blueburst	$525.00

BLUE STAR BANJOCASTER ELECTRIC BANJO Photo

5-string electric banjo, solid body with double cutaway, two lipstick tube pickups, volume and tone controls, famous Blue star finish, geared fifth string peg, scooped fingerboard, very cool and unique instrument.
BC

redburst finish, plain maple neck/fretboard, standard fretboard	$712.50 out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 28-42 days
redburst finish, rosewood fretboard, standard fretboard	$712.50
blueburst finish, plain maple neck/fretboard, standard fretboard	$712.50 out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 28-42 days
blueburst finish, rosewood fretboard, standard fretboard	$712.50 out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 28-42 days
goldburst finish, plain maple neck/fretboard, standard fretboard	$712.50 out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 28-42 days
goldburst finish, rosewood fretboard, standard fretboard	$712.50 out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 28-42 days
chromeburst finish, plain maple neck/fretboard, standard fretboard	$712.50 out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 28-42 days
chromeburst finish, rosewood fretboard, standard fretboard	$712.50 out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 28-42 days

BLUE STAR BLUESMAN BANJOBLASTER 12 Photos

OTIS TAYLOR MODEL - Five string electric banjo, solid body with double cutaway, three chrome covered single-coil pickups, volume and tone controls, famous Blue star finish, geared fifth string peg, standard fingerboard, very cool and unique instrument. Comes in Blue, may request other colors. This the instrument used in the song "Ten Million Slaves" from the movie "Public Enemies".
BMBC-RSWD .. list $1050.00 ours $785.00

BLUERIDGE BR-40T TENOR GUITAR 13 Photos

Based upon classic designs this acoustic tenor guitar features a small " 0" size 14-fret body, solid spruce top, laminated mahogany back & sides, mahogany neck, adjustable truss rod, dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard, bound top, back & fingerboard, ornate peghead inlay, bone saddle & nut, nickel tuners, black pickguard and full gloss finish. 22-7/8" scale, 1-9/32" nut width. It comes strung with .010, .014, .022W, .032W and these strings work quite well tuned like the top 4 strings of a guitar, or like an octave mandolin (in 5ths). Imported from Asia.
BR40T .. list $595.00 ours $385.00

BLUERIDGE BR-60T TENOR GUITAR 12 Photos

Based up on classic designs this acoustic tenor guitar features a small " 0" size 14-fret body, solid spruce top, laminated rosewood back & sides, mahogany neck, adjustable truss rod, dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard, bound top, back & fingerboard, ornate peghead inlay, bone saddle & nut, nickel tuners, black pickguard and full gloss finish. 22-7/8" scale, 1-9/32" nut width. It comes strung with .010, .014, .022W, .032W and these strings work quite well tuned like the top 4 strings of a guitar, or like an octave mandolin (in 5ths). Imported from Asia.
BR60T .. list $750.00 ours $525.00

BLUERIDGE BR-70T TENOR GUITAR 12 Photos

Based up on classic designs this acoustic tenor guitar features a small " 0" size 14-fret body, solid spruce top, laminated rosewood back & sides, abalone top purfling, mahogany neck, adjustable truss rod, abalone dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard, bound top, back & fingerboard, ornate peghead inlay, bone saddle & nut, gold tuners, black pickguard and full gloss finish. 22-7/8" scale, 1-9/32" nut width. It comes strung with .010, .014, .022W, .032W and these strings work quite well tuned like the top 4 strings of a guitar, or like an octave mandolin (in 5ths). Imported from Asia.
BR70T .. list $950.00 ours $665.00

CEDAR CREEK LUTHIERS DOBSON STYLE (recent) 14 Photos

EC, rich tobacco stain finish on 12" curly maple 3/8" rim, Dobson tone-ring, 18 brackets, curly maple neck with ebony-splated maple-ebony center strip and Dobson-style heel, ebony fingerboard with 16 frets, moon and star inlays a 5th fret, dots markers, engraved moon inlay on peghead face, No Knot style tailpiece, Vega-style dowel stick ferrule, all hardware has "aged and distressed" appearance, railroad spikes at frets 7 and 9, 1-5/16" nut width, ~25-7/8" scale, made in USA by Mike Dawson, with arched-lid HSC (burgundy lining) (SN:0251)
60U-2703 $1,550.00

CEDAR CREEK LUTHIERS FRETLESS (recent) 13 Photos

EC, dark cherry finish, maple neck with Dobson-style heel, maple 1/4" rim, ebony rim cap with checkerboard trim, fretless ebony board that's scooped near rim, 12" head, 18 brackets, No Knot tailpiece, headstock overlay features shooting star inlay, geared tuners and 5th string peg with black buttons, dandy instrument built by Mike Dawson in the USA, with Alpine gigbag, on consignment (SN:N)
60U-2726 $1,000.00

CEDAR MOUNTAIN BANJOS APPALACHIAN OPENBACK 12 Photos

MAHOGANY, 11" RIM - Mahogany neck with ebony fretboard (1-5/16" nut, 25.5" scale), fretboard scooped above 17th fret, pearl dot inlays, ebony peghead overlay, Dobson style heel. 11" block construction rosewood rim with brass hoop tone ring, decorative diamond inlay strip, 24 brackets, Remo Renaissance head, No Knot tailpiece, Vega style armrest. Waverly V-2 pegs with black buttons, nickel hardware. Neck attaches with dowel stick. Handmade in USA by Tim Gardner.
CMA-11MAH $2050.00

CEDAR MOUNTAIN BANJOS FH1 FOOTHILLS OPENBACK

MAHOGANY, SHORT SCALE, 11" RIM - Mahogany neck with ebony fretboard (1-9/32" nut), 24-3/8" scale allows either A or G tuning, fretboard scooped above 17th fret, pearl dot inlays, ebony peghead overlay with ginseng plant inlaid, Dobson style heel. 11" block construction rosewood rim with brass hoop tone ring, decorative diamond inlay strip, 24 brackets, Remo Renaissance head, No Knot tailpiece, Vega style armrest. Waverly V-2 pegs with black buttons, nickel hardware. Neck attaches with dowel stick. Handmade in USA by Tim Gardner.
CMFH1-11MAH $2135.00

CEDAR MOUNTAIN BANJOS J-200 A-SCALE OPENBACK 10 Photos

MAPLE with 10" DIAMETER RIM - Maple 2-piece neck with rosewood fretboard (1-5/16" nut, short 22.75" scale), fretboard scooped above 17th fret, pearl dot inlays, rosewood peghead, Dobson (A-style) heel. 10" laminated maple rim with brass hoop tone ring and rosewood rim cap, Remo Renaissance head, No Knot tailpiece. Geared tuning pegs with black buttons, nickel hardware. Neck attaches with dowel stick. Handmade in USA by Tim Gardner.
CMJ200A-10MPL $1500.00

CEDAR MOUNTAIN BANJOS J-200 OPENBACK 15 Photos

MAPLE with 11" DIAMETER RIM - Maple 2-piece neck with rosewood fretboard (1-5/16" nut, standard 25.5" scale), fretboard scooped above 17th fret, pearl dot inlays, rosewood peghead with pearl cardinal inlaid, Dobson (A-style) heel. 11" laminated maple rim with brass hoop tone ring and rosewood rim cap, 18 brackets, Remo Renaissance head, No Knot tailpiece. Five star pegs with black buttons, nickel hardware. Neck attaches with dowel stick. Handmade in USA by Tim Gardner.
CMJ200-11MPL $1582.00

CEDAR MOUNTAIN BANJOS J-200 OPENBACK 11 Photos

MAPLE with 12" DIAMETER RIM - Maple 2-piece neck with rosewood fretboard (1-5/16" nut, standard 25.5" scale), fretboard scooped above 17th fret, pearl dot inlays, plain rosewood peghead, Dobson (A-style) heel. 12" laminated maple rim with brass hoop tone ring and rosewood rim cap, 18 brackets, Remo Renaissance head, No Knot tailpiece. Five star pegs with black buttons, nickel hardware. Neck attaches with dowel stick. Handmade in USA by Tim Gardner.
CMJ200-12MPL $1595.00

CEDAR MOUNTAIN BANJOS L2 OPENBACK 11 Photos

MAPLE with 11" DIAMETER RIM - Maple neck with ebony fretboard (1-5/16" nut, standard 25.5" scale), fretboard scooped above 17th fret, pearl dot inlays, ebony peghead overlay with ginseng leaves inlaid, Vega (L-style) heel. 11" block construction rosewood rim with brass hoop tone ring, decorative diamond inlay strip, 24 brackets, Remo Renaissance head, No Knot tailpiece, Vega style armrest. Waverly V-2 pegs with black buttons, nickel hardware. Neck attaches with dowelstick. Handmade in USA by Tim Gardner.
CML2-11MPL $2130.00

CEDAR MOUNTAIN BANJOS L3 OPENBACK 11 Photos

CURLY MAPLE with 11" DIAMETER RIM - Curly maple neck. Top of the line model has thin red veneer under ebony peghead, fretboard, heel cap and rim cap plus an S-shaped fretboard scoop. Ebony fretboard (1-5/16" nut, standard 25.5" scale), pearl diamond inlays, ebony peghead overlay with red cardinal and pearl leaves inlaid, Vega (L-style) heel. 11" block construction rosewood rim with brass hoop tone ring, decorative diamond inlay strip, 24 brackets, Remo Renaissance head, No Knot tailpiece, Vega style armrest. Waverly V-2 pegs with black buttons, nickel hardware. Neck attaches with dowelstick. Handmade in USA by Tim Gardner.
CML3-11CMPL $2625.00

CHANTERELLE 12" FAIRBANKS ELECTRIC STYLE OPENBACK BANJO, DRAGON ON PEGHEAD 11 Photos

Dark-stained curly maple neck, 12" laminated maple pot stained black, Whyte Laydie tone ring, black-bound ebony fretboard with engraved inlays, ebony peghead overlay with engraved dragon / gryphon, planetary gears with pearloid buttons, no-knot tailpiece, Renaissance head.
CH612DRG .. list $2100.00 ours $1890.00

CHANTERELLE FAIRBANKS ELECTRIC STYLE OPENBACK BANJO, BOUND NECK 10 Photos

Stained maple neck, 11" laminated pot (stained black) with Whyte Laydie tone ring, ivoroid bound ebony fretboard (1-1/4" nut, 25-3/4" scale) with pearl dots & engraved inlays at 1st, 5th, 10th, & 12th frets, ebony peghead overlay with engraved inlays, 5-star planetary gears with cream buttons, no-knot tailpiece. Handcrafted in USA
CH611 .. list $2100.00 ours $1850.00

CHARLIE RUSSELL #1 (2004) 16 Photos

EC, 11" frosted plastic head, 5/8" 3-ply maple rim, 24 brackets, one-piece flange, 20 hole tone ring, fancily engraved flange and tension hoop, nice flamed maple neck, white-bound 22 fret ebony fingerboard with floral inlay pattern, railroad spikes at frets 7, 8, 9, and 10, fancy pearl inlays on headstock overlay, 5 geared tuners with ivoroid buttons, "Florentine" engraved on tailpiece, flamed maple armrest, ivoroid bound flamed maple resonator with checkerboard purfling and concentric circle inlays, 1-1/4" nut, 26-3/8" scale, very well made banjo built by the late Charlie Russell of Minnesota, on consignment, with gigbag (SN:#1)
70U-3789 $3,000.00

CHARLIE RUSSELL #2 16 Photos

EC, 11" frosted plastic head, 5/8" 3-ply maple rim, 24 brackets, one-piece flange, Mark Taylor Tennessee 20 tone ring (certificate of authenticity in case), nice flamed maple neck, white-bound 22 fret ebony fingerboard with floral inlay pattern, railroad spikes at frets 7, 8, 9, and 10, fany pearl inlays on headstock overlay, 5 geared tuners with ivoroid buttons, Price tailpiece, flamed maple armrest, ivoroid bound flamed maple resonator with checkerboard purfling and concentric circle inlays, 1-1/4" nut, 26-3/8" scale, very well made banjo built by the late Charlie Russell of Minnesota, on consignment, with OHSC (green lining)
70U-3785 $2,350.00

CHARLIE RUSSELL #5 (2006) 16 Photos

EC, 11 frosted plastic head, 5/8" maple rim, 24 brackets, one-piece flange, Mark Taylor Tennessee 20 flathead tone ring (certificate of authenticity in case), engraved gold hardware, double ivoroid-bound bird's eye maple resonator with concentric rings of checkerboard marquetry inlaid on back, flamed maple neck, ivoroid-bound 22 fret ebony fingerboard with pearl inlays, fancy pearl inlays on headstock overlay, 5 geared tuners with ebony buttons, high quality instrument built by the late Charlie Russell of Minnesota, 1-1/4" nut, 26-3/8" scale, on consignment, with OHSC (green lining) (SN:5)
70U-3787 $2,850.00

CHARLIE RUSSELL #8 (2008) 16 Photos

EC, 11 frosted plastic head, 5/8" maple rim, 24 brackets, one-piece flange, 20 hole flathead tone ring, matte finish gold hardware, double ivoroid-bound bird's eye maple resonator with concentric rings of checkerboard marquetry inlaid on back, flamed maple neck, ivoroid-bound 22 fret ebony fingerboard with engraved pearl inlays, "RUSSELL" engraved inlay at 21st fret, fancy pearl inlays on headstock overlay, 5 geared tuners with ivoroid buttons, fine sound, made by the late Charlie Russell of Minnesota, 1-1/4" nut, 26-3/8" scale, on consignment, with OHSC (black lining) (SN:8)
70U-3788 $2,750.00

CHUCK LEE OPENBACK BANJO with INTEGRAL WOODEN TONE RING 12 Photos

SPALTED & CURLY MAPLE - Spalted maple neck on 12" diameter maple pot with curly maple rim cap. Traditional dowel stick construction, nickel hardware, grooved tension hoop, 18 brackets and ball lugs, No-Knot tailpiece, Renaissance head, ebony-top bridge. Ebony fretboard (1-5/16" nut, 25-3/8" scale) with S-shaped scoop at rim, abalone position dots are offset to the side. White/black veneers under fretboard and claro walnut peghead overlay. Peghed geared tuners (geared tuners that look like violin tuning pegs). Satin finish, Elixir strings.
CLNO-1 $2500.00

CHUCK LEE OVILLA CUSTOM (recent) 13 Photos

EC, dark stain finish, walnut neck, walnut rim and rim cap, fretless ebony fingerboard with s-shaped scoop, 14 brackets and shoes, 11" head, No Knot tailpiece, Dobson style headstock and heel, headstock overlay features cardinal inlay, geared tuners with ebony buttons, cool instrument built in Texas, 1-5/16" scalloped nut, ~25-1/4" scale, with gigbag (SN:567)
60U-2686 $1,485.00

DEERING 5-STRING CROSSFIRE ELECTRIC BANJO & CASE 11 Photos

Black double cutaway solid alder body with banjo tone ring & head in center (head tension adjustable). Bridge & neck pickups, 3-position switch, volume & tone knobs. Maple neck, ebony fretboard with pearl diamond markers, enclosed guitar-style tuners, geared 5th string peg. Thin-body Delta case. Banjo head is white. Deering recommends an acoustic amp for best banjo sound.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 45-90 days
CROSSFIRE .. list $4069.00 ours $3289.00

DEERING BLACK DIAMOND BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

Gloss finish mahogany neck & resonator, 3-ply maple rim, sand cast bell bronze tone ring, & 1-piece cast zinc flange. Neck & resonator are bound in black with a thin accent stripe of maple purfling along the edge. Ebony fretboard with engraved pearl diamonds, pearl Deering banner & engraved diamond star in peghead, planetary tuning gears, nickel hardware. Deering wooden archtop hardshell case.
BLACKDIAMOND .. list $3729.00 ours $2989.00

DEERING BOSTON RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 9 Photos

Mahogany neck & white-bound resonator, heavy steel rim also functions as tone ring, 24-piece flange, ebony fretboard (1-1/4" nut, 26-1/4" scale), seed & vine inlays (pearloid dots with maple vine), enclosed guitar-style tuners with geared 5th string peg, satin finish. Fine-sounding beginners banjo, great choice for the multi-instrumentalist. Deering wooden archtop hardshell case.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 45-90 days
BOSTON .. list $2019.00 ours $1595.00

DEERING CALICO BANJO & CASE, HONEY FINISH 17 Photos

Fancy curly maple, honey finish neck & resonator, ivoroid binding & checkered purfling around sides of resonator and ebony fretboard, fancy pearl inlay, bound & inlaid peghead, planetary tuners, resonator walls tapered to project sound forward, nickel hardware. Shaped wooden archtop hardshell case with Deering logo and locking latch.
CALICO .. list $4659.00 ours $3769.00

DEERING CALICO CUSTOM (2007) 15 Photos

EC, dark natural finish, curly maple neck and (bound) maple rim is made the same as David Holts' pot with 4" depth, wood tone ring with inside and outside checkerboard inlays, ebony fretboard, fancy pearl inlays, "CALICO" inlaid at 19th fret, 22 frets, dual coordinator rods, bracket band, 24 brackets, wood tone ring, Presto tailpiece, bound headstock features ebony overlay with floral and logo inlays, five geared tuners with pearloid buttons, BIG sound, 1-1/4" nut, 26-3/8" scale, with OHSC (SN:1091007-1282)
60U-2725 $3,500.00

DEERING CLASSIC GOODTIME 17-FRET TENOR OPENBACK BANJO 11 Photos

GDAE (IRISH) TUNING - Constructed like the standard Goodtime, but with antique mahogany stain, white dot position inlays, planetary banjo pegs, armrest. - Maple neck, 11" diameter 3-ply rim, Deering's traditional fiddle-shaped peghead, smooth white plastic head with 16 brackets, Deering tailpiece. Neck meets rim at 17th fret. Tuned GDAE, one octave below a mandolin. Excellent tone and playability, fine beginner's instrument. CASE NOTE: BCGO-TENPAR is sized for resonator banjos. We recommend it due to the shorter neck length. Deering does not make a tenor openback gigbag.
TCGOOD17 .. list $679.00 ours $539.00

DEERING CLASSIC GOODTIME 2 RESONATOR BANJO 9 Photos

Constructed like the standard Goodtime 2, but with some cosmetic improvements - fancy peghead shape, antique mahogany stain, and a double coat of satin finish. Railroad spikes are installed at the 7th, 9th & 10th frets. Standard Goodtime 2 features are a maple neck & resonator, frosted plastic head on 11" rim (16 brackets), nickel plated 2-piece flange, narrow Vega style armrest, 4 guitar-type tuning gears, geared 5th string peg. This is a great beginner's instrument, and like all Goodtimes is made in the USA.
CGOOD2 .. list $929.00 ours $749.00

DEERING DELUXE CUSTOM (2007) 13 Photos

EC, dark natural finish, mahogany neck and double-bound pop-on resonator, ebony fretboard, slotted diamond inlays, 22 frets, 24 brackets, no flange (bracket hooks attach through a nickel-plated tube which also holds the pop-on resonator), sand cast bell bronze tone ring, dual coordinator rods, headstock overlay features logo inlay, geared tuners, geared 5th string peg, 1-9/32" nut, 26-1/8" scale, with OHSC (green lining) (SN:05304607 K213)
70U-3745 $1,900.00

DEERING DELUXE MAHOGANY RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 14 Photos

Mahogany neck & white-bound resonator, sand cast bell bronze tone ring 3-ply maple rim and 1-piece cast zinc flange, planetary tuning gears, Presto style tailpiece. A step up from the Sierra, the Deluxe has a polished gloss finish on neck and resonator. Peghead inlay is fancier and Deering has added color to the peghead and fretboard inlays. Deering wooden archtop hardshell case.
DELUXE .. list $3309.00 ours $2689.00

DEERING DELUXE MAPLE RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

NEW MODEL - Stained maple neck & white-bound resonator, sand cast bell bronze tone ring, 3-ply maple rim and 1-piece cast zinc flange, planetary tuning gears, Deering Presto style tailpiece. A step up from the Sierra, the Deluxe has a polished gloss finish on neck and resonator. Peghead inlay is fancier and Deering has added color to the peghead and fretboard inlays. Deering wooden archtop hardshell case.
DELUXEMPL .. list $3309.00 ours $2689.00

DEERING EAGLE II BANJO & CASE 15 Photos

Deering's newest banjo is "Worth Every Penny and More!" - New tone ring and construction style brings a new type of tone to Deering's line-up. We like it! - Dark-stained maple neck & resonator with gloss finish, resonator bound in white, Deering's newest Patent Pending "Twenty-Ten" tone ring on 3-ply hard maple rim, ebony fretboard (1-1/4" nut, approx 26-1/4" scale) with fancy engraved inlays, Deering Banner and engraved inlays in headplate, nickel hardware, planetary geared tuners, 24 brackets, 2-piece plate flange, armrest, Deering tailpiece, Deering frosted white head. Deering archtop hardshell case.
EAGLE2 .. list $2549.00 ours $2119.00

DEERING EAGLE II OPENBACK BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

Dark-stained maple neck with gloss finish, Deering's Patent Pending "Twenty-Ten" tone ring on 3-ply hard maple rim, ebony fretboard (1-1/4" nut, 26-1/4" scale) with fancy engraved inlays, Deering Banner and engraved inlays in headplate, nickel hardware, planetary geared tuners, 24 brackets, armrest, Deering tailpiece, Deering frosted white head. Deering archtop hardshell case.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 30 days
EAGLE2OB .. list $2249.00 ours $1799.00

DEERING GDL (2001) 14 Photos

EC, Greg Deering Limited model, figured walnut neck, rim and (double bound) resonator, bound ebony fretboard with abalone underlay, GDL inlay pattern, 22 frets, 24 brackets, 1 piece flange, flathead tone ring, Presto tailpiece, armrest, dual coordinator rods, bound headstock features overlay with logo and floral inlays, geared tuners and 5th string peg, great sound, 1-1/4" nut, ~26" scale, with OHSC (SN:09214019994)
70U-3687 $3,600.00

DEERING GOLDEN ERA (1995) 16 Photos

EC, sunburst finish, flamed maple neck, rim and double bound resonator, bound ebony fretboard (filled holes where 5th string capo has been removed), hearts and flowers inlay pattern, 22 frets, Golden Era inlay at 21st fret, 24 brackets, 1 piece flange, 20 hole flathead tone ring, dual coordinator rods, Deering tailpiece, headstock overlay with floral and logo inlays, geared tuners with pearloid buttons, 1-1/4" nut, 26-3/8" scale, with OHSC (blue lining) (SN:0233795-3889)
70U-3769 $2,500.00

DEERING GOLDEN ERA CUSTOM (2004) 16 Photos

EC, sunburst finish, flamed maple neck, rim and double bound resonator, bound ebony fretboard, hearts and flowers inlay pattern, 22 frets, Golden Era inlay at 21st fret, 24 brackets, 1 piece flange, (custom ordered) archtop tone ring, dual coordinator rods, Presto style tailpiece with logo etching, black peghead overlay features floral and logo inlays, 5 geared tuners, (custom ordered) pearloid truss rod cover, 1-3/16" nut, 26-3/8" scale, with OHSC (SN:11108604E845)
70U-3533 $2,800.00

DEERING GOLDEN ERA RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 16 Photos

Select flame maple neck & resonator with Cremona sunburst finish, white binding, 20-hole bell bronze tone ring, one-piece cast zinc flange, double cut peghead, Deering Presto style tailpiece, bound ebony fretboard with hearts & flowers inlay pattern, ebony peghead overlay inlaid with pearl, planetary tuners, nickel hardware. Styled after banjos of the pre-war "Golden Era" with a fuller neck & deeper resonator than other Deerings. Resonator walls taper for better sound projection. Deering wooden archtop hardshell case included.
GOLDENERA .. list $4769.00 ours $3849.00

DEERING GOODTIME 17-FRET TENOR OPENBACK BANJO 10 Photos

GDAE (IRISH) TUNING - Natural finish maple neck and 11" diameter 3-ply rim, Deering's traditional fiddle-shaped peghead, 4 guitar-type tuners, walnut bowtie fretboard inlays, smooth white plastic head with 16 brackets, Deering tailpiece. Neck meets rim at 17th fret. Tuned GDAE, one octave below a mandolin. Excellent tone and playability, fine beginner's instrument. CASE NOTE: BCGO-TENPAR is sized for resonator banjos. We recommend it due to the shorter neck length. Deering does not make a tenor openback gigbag.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 30 days
TGOOD17 .. list $509.00 ours $419.00

DEERING GOODTIME 2 RESONATOR BANJO 11 Photos

Student model with 3-ply rim, Deering's traditional peghead shape and walnut bowtie fretboard inlays. - All natural finish, maple neck and 11" 3-ply rim, black bound maple resonator & nickel-plated 2-piece flange, frosted plastic head with 16 brackets, Vega style armrest, 4 guitar-type tuners, geared 5th string peg, excellent tone and playability, fine beginner's instrument for bluegrass styles. Made in the USA.
GOOD2 .. list $699.00 ours $549.00

DEERING GOODTIME FRETLESS OPENBACK BANJO 12 Photos

USA-made student model with 3-ply rim, Deering's traditional peghead shape, fretless fingerboard with walnut bowtie inlays in the standard locations. - All natural finish, maple neck and 11" 3-ply rim, frosted plastic head with 16 brackets, 4 guitar-type tuners, geared 5th string peg, excellent tone and playability. Fretboard is scooped above the rim for easy play over the neck. Made in the USA.
GOODFL .. list $639.00 ours $495.00

DEERING GOODTIME OPENBACK BANJO 12 Photos

Student model with 3-ply rim, Deering's traditional peghead shape and walnut bowtie fretboard inlays. - All natural finish, maple neck and 11" 3-ply rim, frosted plastic head with 16 brackets, 4 guitar-type tuners, geared 5th string peg, excellent tone and playability, fine beginner's instrument for all 5-string styles, especially old time. Made in the USA.
GOODTIME .. list $499.00 ours $399.00

DEERING GOODTIME OPENBACK BANJO STARTER PACKAGE 14 Photos

WITH GIGBAG, STRAP, & VIDEO - USA-made student model with 3-ply rim, Deering's traditional peghead shape and walnut bowtie fretboard inlays. - All natural finish, maple neck and 11" 3-ply rim, frosted plastic head with 16 brackets, 4 guitar-type tuners, geared 5th string peg, excellent tone and playability, fine beginner's instrument for all 5-string styles, especially old time. Made in the USA. Includes Deering's padded gigbag, their 2-Finger instructional DVD (teaches folks that are new to playing an instrument a unique and simple playing method to make starting out easier) and a nylon strap.
GOODSTART .. list $649.00 ours $489.00

DEERING GOODTIME OPENBACK BANJO with SCOOPED FRETBOARD 12 Photos

Student model with 3-ply rim, Deering's traditional peghead shape and walnut bowtie fretboard inlays. Fretboard scooped above the 17th fret for easy playing over the neck. - All natural finish, maple neck and 11" 3 -ply rim, frosted plastic head with 16 brackets, 4 guitar-type tuners, geared 5th string peg, excellent tone and playability, fine beginner's instrument. The scoop is a feature preferred by many players of old time frailing and clawhammer, not desirable for bluegrass or other styles that use the upper end of the fretboard. Made in the USA
GOODSCOOP .. list $499.00 ours $399.00

DEERING GOODTIME PARLOR BANJO 11 Photos

Short scale openback banjo. Great for travel, great for kids, maybe just the right thing for you. - All natural finish maple neck and 11" rim, Deering white frosted plastic head with 16 brackets, traditional Deering peghead shape with wood-burned Goodtime logo, 4 guitar-type tuners, geared 5th string peg. Neck has 19 frets, 23-1/8" scale, 1-1/4" nut. Overall length is about 33-1/2", weighs 4 lbs. Tuned in standard G tuning with light gauge strings. (The suggested gigbag is sized for a resonator, but length is good.)
PARGOOD .. list $509.00 ours $419.00

DEERING GOODTIME SPECIAL CLASSIC RESONATOR BANJO 11 Photos

Constructed like the standard Goodtime Special, but with some cosmetic improvements - traditional peghead shape, planetary tuning gears, antique mahogany stain, and a double coat of satin finish. Railroad spikes are installed at the 7th, 9th & 10th frets. Standard features are a maple neck, 11" rim (16 brackets), Deering's new Patent Pending nickel plated steel flathead tone ring, frosted plastic head, Vega style armrest, black-bound maple resonator, geared 5th string peg. Made in the USA.
CGOOD2SP .. list $1169.00 ours $929.00

DEERING GOODTIME SPECIAL OPENBACK BANJO 12 Photos

A standard Goodtime with the addition of a bluegrass style nickel plated steel flathead tone ring for a brighter, punchier, louder sound. All natural finish maple neck & 11" rim, plastic head with 16 brackets, Vega style armrest, 4 guitar-type tuners, geared 5th string peg. Made in the USA.
SPGOODTIME .. list $819.00 ours $659.00

DEERING GOODTIME SPECIAL RESONATOR BANJO 15 Photos

New 2009 version with traditional peghead shape. - This improves on the Goodtime 2 with a nickel plated steel flathead tone ring for a brighter, punchier, louder sound. All natural finish maple neck, 11" rim & black bound resonator, nickel plated flange, plastic head with 16 brackets, Vega style armrest, 4 guitar-type tuners, geared 5th string peg. Another fine choice for the beginning bluegrass player. Made in the USA.
GOOD2SP .. list $969.00 ours $779.00

DEERING GOODTIME SWEET 16 BANJO PACKAGE 5 Photos

LIMITED EDITION ANNIVERSARY OPENBACK BANJO & GIGBAG - Celebrates the 16th Anniversary of the Deering Goodtime banjo. Special features include the Sweet 16 logo on peghead and head, planetary tuning gears, armrest, "1996-2012" inlay at 22nd fret, side dots, railroad spikes at frets 7, 9 & 10, a Sweet 16 logo T-shirt and a signed letter of authenticity. Peghead back has a serial number and is signed by Greg & Janet Deering - Maple neck with Deering's traditional peghead shape, walnut bowtie position inlays, 11" 3-ply rim, frosted plastic head with 16 brackets, geared 5th string peg. Natural satin finish. Made in the USA.
GOODSWEET16 .. list $799.00 ours $689.00

DEERING GOODTIME ZOMBIE KILLER RESONATOR BANJO 11 Photos

Zombie killing theme plays out in red hardware, saw-toothed flange with zombie head cutouts, disturbing finish color on resonator (looks blood-spattered and worn), walnut fingerboard inlays (killed zombie heads, weapons and body parts), and a special Zombie Killer logo on the peghead - Constructed like the Goodtime 2 with 3-ply 11" rim (no tone ring), frosted plastic head with 16 red brackets, red Vega style armrest. Natural finish maple neck, Deering's traditional peghead shape, chrome guitar-style tuning gears, geared 5th string peg. The usual excellent Goodtime tone and playability. Fine beginner's instrument for bluegrass or zombie hunter styles. Made in the USA.
GOODZOMBIE .. list $999.00 ours $849.00

DEERING HARTFORD 24 FRET BANJO & CASE 17 Photos

Maple neck, rim & resonator with brown satin finish, 20-hole bell bronze tone ring (as on Golden Era), one piece cast zinc flange, white-bound ebony fretboard with "Steamboat Gothic" inlay pattern & John Hartford's name inlaid at 21st fret, nickel plated hardware, resonator walls tapered for better projection. The 2 added frets are at the "high end" of the fretboard near the head. They give a full 2-octave range to each string. Scale length is unchanged from the standard (~26 1/4") and the banjo fits in the standard size case. Deering archtop wooden hardshell case.
available as a special order -- normally ships within 45-90 days
HART24 .. list $4789.00 ours $3829.00

DEERING MAPLE BLOSSOM BANJO & CASE 14 Photos

Curly maple neck and resonator with dark walnut-stained gloss finish, pearl Deering banner & flowers in peghead, white-bound ebony fretboard with pearl flower inlays, white-bound resonator with layered black/white purfling, Deering -06- ("Aught 6") bronze 20-hole tone ring on violin grade 3-ply maple rim, cast 1-piece zinc flange, nickel hardware, Deering tailpiece and geared tuning pegs. Hardshell case included, traditional shaped wooden case with Deering logo.
MAPLEBLOSSOM .. list $4079.00 ours $3279.00

DEERING MAPLE BLOSSOM DELUXE (2005) 14 Photos

EC, walnut stained maple neck and double white-bound resonator, 22-fret ebony fingerboard with fancy pearl inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, 26-1/8" scale, nickel hardware, one-piece flange, no holes flathead tone ring, Presto tailpiece, ebony-b-w peghead overlay with pearl "DEERING" banner and floral inlays, five geared tuners, railroad spikes at frets 7, 9 and 10, with shaped OHSC (green lining, handle replaced with gold rope) (SN:02198905)
70U-3634 $2,100.00

DEERING PLECTRUM DELUXE (2001) 15 Photos

EC, dark natural finish, mahogany neck and double bound resonator, ebony fretboard, slotted diamond inlays, 22 frets, 24 brackets, 1 piece flange, flathead tone ring, dual coordinator rods, Presto tailpiece, headstock overlay features logo inlay, geared tuners, 1-1/4" nut, 26-1/4" scale, with OHSC (SN:072436019881)
80U-2451 $1,685.00

DEERING SARATOGA STAR & CASE, KRUGER TONE RING 23 Photos

TENBROOKS MAPLE MODEL WITH KRUGER TONE RING - Tone ring designed with input from Jens Kruger and cast for Deering in a bell foundry in Switzerland. - Curly maple neck & resonator with dark mahogany stain, Paramount peghead shape, V-shaped neck (with slightly heavier, vintage profile), bound ebony fretboard (1-1/4" nut, standard 26-1/4" scale), elegant floral inlay pattern, 3-ply rock maple rim, one-piece zinc flange, bound resonator with tapered walls for excellent projection, adjustable truss rod, Deering armrest, tuners & tailpiece, nickel plated hardware, ivoroid binding. Deering hardshell case.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 45-90 days
SSTAR .. list $8929.00 ours $7189.00

DEERING SIERRA MAHOGANY BANJO & CASE 14 Photos

New version with engraved inlays - Sand cast 20-hole bell bronze tone ring, 3-ply maple rim, and 1-piece cast zinc flange are identical to those on Deering's high end models. Satin finish mahogany resonator with white binding, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard with fancy engraved inlays, planetary tuning gears & geared 5th string peg, Deering banner & engraved inlays on peghead. Deering archtop wooden hardshell case.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
SIERRA .. list $2749.00 ours $2199.00

DEERING SIERRA MAPLE BANJO & CASE 16 Photos

Maple version of the popular Sierra, now with ornate engraved inlays. Neck & resonator are dark stained maple with a satin finish. Sand cast bell bronze tone ring, 3-ply maple rim, and 1-piece cast zinc flange are identical to those on Deering's high end models. Ebony fretboard with fancy engraved inlays, planetary tuning gears & geared 5th string peg, Deering pearl banner and engraved inlays on peghead. Resonator has white binding. Deering archtop wooden hard shell case.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
SIERRAMPL .. list $2749.00 ours $2199.00

DEERING TENBROOKS LEGACY (2004) 16 Photos

EC-, 11" frosted top Remo Weather King head, dark-stained maple rim, polished bell-brass Jens Kruger designed tone ring, double ivoroid-bound resonator with dark-stained mahogany outer veneer and high gloss finish, 1-piece flange, "DEERING" tailpiece, dark-stained mahogany neck with ivoroid-bound ebony fingerboard, unique pearl inlay pattern with "TENBROOKS" banner at 21st fret, ebony peghead overlay with pearl logo and inlay, geared "DEERING" engraved tuners with ivoroid buttons plus geared 5th string tuner, railroad spikes at frets 7 and 9, chrome armrest and hardware, 1-9/32" nut width, on consignment, with deluxe Deering OHSC (green lining) (SN:127304 0081)
70U-3730 $4,000.00

DEERING TERRY BAUCOM BANJO & CASE 14 Photos

Walnut neck and resonator, ivoroid binding, bound ebony fretboard with ornate pearl inlays, nickel hardware. Baucom requested the traditional neck shape and resonator depth (as on Deering's Golden Era models) and a custom "06" tone ring, slightly lighter than Deering's standard for clear and balanced tone from the lowest note to the highest. Hardshell case.
TERRYBAUCOM .. list $4729.00 ours $3779.00

DEERING VEGA NO.2 TUBAPHONE (2011) 13 Photos

EC, 11" rim with bracket band and tubaphone tone ring, gloss amber finished curly maple neck, ivoroid-bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard, engraved pearl dot, star and leaf inlays, nickel hardware, "DEERING" stamped tailpiece, ebony heel, rim caps and headstock overlay, pearl "VEGA" and torch headstock inlays, five geared tuners with ivoroid buttons, 1-11/32" nut width, 26-3/8" scale, made in USA by Deering, with arched-lid HSC (green lining) (SN:08044311P539)
60U-2701 $2,495.00

DOC HUFF CUSTOM #60 (2005) 15 Photos

EC, 12" frosted plastic head, Bubinga pot and neck, 21 fret Wenge fingerboard, 5 geared tuners with ivoroid buttons, Moon bridge, 26 brackets, single coordinator rod, aged brass hardware, 1-1/4" nut, 26-3/16" scale, built in Oregon by Patrick "Doc" Huff, on consignment, with tweed HSC (brown lining) (SN:#60)
60U-2713 $1,600.00

DOUG UNGER CUSTOM ELECTRIC (2010)) 16 Photos

EC+, beautifully crafted banjo from artist/musician Doug Unger, 3-piece mahogany neck with carved Cole style boat heel, "Hotrod" truss rod adjusts at heel, fancy engraved Fairbanks style snail shell inlays (some with heart of abalone framing) in ebony fretboard with multiple underlays and star, "dogwood" flower and crown inlays, 22 frets, new half-spun Electric-style black rim, Electric (Whyte Laydie) tone ring, saw-cut German silver post ferrule, 10-1/2" Fiberskyn head, ~26-1/8" scale length, 7/16" rim, 26 brackets, original old Planet "PAT.PEND." tuners with ivoroid buttons, new No Knot tailpiece, fluted fossilized ivory nut, engraved snail maker's plate on dowel stick, great-sounding Victorian style banjo made in the 21st Century, superb Unger artistry and quality, no case
60U-2607 $5,000.00

DOUG UNGER CUSTOM ELECTRIC (2011) 15 Photos

EC+, fine quality handmade banjo from artist/musician Doug Unger, 3-piece mahogany neck with carved Cole style boat heel, "Hotrod" truss rod adjusts at heel, fancy engraved Fairbanks style snail shell inlays (some with heart of abalone framing) in ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard with multiple underlays and star, "dogwood" flower and crown inlays, 22 frets, new half-spun Electric-style black rim is ivoroid-bound with snail and tortoise plastic marquetry, Electric (Whyte Laydie) tone ring, 10-1/2" skin head, ~26-1/8" scale length, 7/16" rim, 26 reproduction Presentation-style brackets (special bracket wrench in case), 5-Star Planetary pegs with ebony buttons, new No Knot tailpiece, fluted fossilized ivory nuts, engraved snail maker's plate on dowel stick, excellent sound, great Victorian style banjo made in the 21st Century, superb Unger artistry and quality, with SSC
60U-2551 $5,500.00

DOUG UNGER FLOWERPOT TUBAPHONE CONVERSION (2011) 12 Photos

EC+, wonderful handmade banjo from renowned maker Doug Unger, 3-piece American figured cherry neck with Cole style carved boat heel, 2-way "Hotrod" truss rod, fancy engraved enhanced Fairbanks style snail shell inlays in unbound tortoise-plastic overlayed headstock and ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard, 22 frets, original 1917 Vega tubaphone rim is painted black and bound in tortoise plastic, 10-1/8" Fiberskyn head, ~26-1/8" scale length, 17/32" rim, 28 brackets, 5 early Champion pegs (only one marked "Pat'd May 8, 88) with ivoroid buttons, new No Knot tailpiece, fluted fossilized ivory nut, engraved snail maker's plate on dowel stick, great tone, original Vega tubaphone rim with new Victorian style banjo neck made in the 21st Century, superb Unger artistry and quality
60U-2552 $5,000.00

DP HOPKINS MAHOGANY STANDARD BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

Very fine resonator banjo from David and Paul Hopkins. Features include mahogany neck, quilted mahogany resonator, Tony Pass rim, Hopkins flathead tone ring, ornate fingerboard and peghead inlays, Waverly 2-band tuners & 5th peg, ebony fretboard, chrome plated hardware, Kerschner tailpiece, bound neck and resonator, dual-action truss rod, railroad spikes at frets 7, 9 & 10, includes shaped wooden hardshell case.
DPH6 .. list $5195.00 ours $4195.00

DP HOPKINS WOODIE RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 17 Photos

As the name implies this fabulous banjo is an example of just what wood can do all on its own. This bluegrass banjo has no tone ring !!!. Rather it has a very inventive Pass rim. Just keep the head tension up on this banjo and you will get a surprisingly powerful response. Also, this banjo weighs far less than a typical resonator banjo. Other features include figured walnut neck and resonator, ornate fingerboard and peghead inlays, Waverly 2-band tuners & 5th peg, Kerschner tailpiece, ebony fretboard, nickel plated hardware, bound neck and resonator, railroad spikes at frets 7, 9 & 10, includes shaped wooden hards
DPH3 .. list $4995.00 ours $3995.00

EASTMAN WL-1 "WHYTE LAYDIE" BANJO 14 Photos

Based upon a classic early 1900's Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No.2, this great-sounding open back banjo features a 10-3/4" diameter, 5/16" thick maple rim with double-tortoise bound inner wall, maple neck with ebony center strip & heel cap, ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard with engraved diamonds (plus star at 5th and scroll at 1st fret) pearl inlays, ~25-5/8" scale, 1-1/4" wide bone nut, Whyte Laydie tone ring, 28 brackets with bracket band, grooved tension hoop, Renaissance head, no-knot tailpiece, ebony capped maple bridge, geared pegs with pearloid buttons, nickel hardware and genuine varnish finish. Includes a bump-style hardshell case. Imported from Asia.
on order, expected arrival date 07/04/13
WL1 .. list $1700.00 ours $1350.00

ENCORE TENOR BANJO 10 Photos

EC, dark natural finish, mahogany neck and (double bound) resonator, bound rosewood fretboard, block inlays, 22 frets, aluminum rim with integral flange, 30 brackets, 1 coordinator rod, armrest, headstock features logo, open gear (guitar style) tuners, built in Asia, sold AS-IS (needs fret work, strings, set up, etc.), could benifit from a new head, 1-3/16" nut, 27" scale, NO CASE
80U-2550 $100.00

FAIRBANKS & COLE IMPERIAL (c.1888) 16 Photos

EC- except could use some minor work, a cool Fairbanks & Cole with ~11-15/16" skin head on thin wood rim, 32 original hooks with square end nuts, bi-level grooved tension hoop (so hooks don't stick up above hoop), ~27-1/8" scale, oak neck has carved heel with slats (rarely seen), 17-fret ebony fingerboard and ebony backstrap, decorative saw-cut inlays on neck and headstock, Maltese Cross ivory friction pegs with cutout cloverleaf centers, carved ivory tailpiece stamped "PAT. 9.21.86", very collectible banjo, sold AS-IS (call for details), with recent gigbag (SN:8408)
60U-2671 $3,800.00

FAIRBANKS & COLE SILVER PLATED (c.1885) 16 Photos

EC- except could use some minor work, a very nice early F&C instrument with 11" skin head on thin wood rim with external veneer of birdseye maple and very attractive wood marquetry, 32 original hooks with square end nuts, bi-level grooved tension hoop (so hooks don't stick up above hoop), (very rare) silver plated tension hoop and bracket shoes, ~26" scale, mahogany neck with 19-fret ebony fingerboard and ebony backstrap, decorative saw-cut inlays on neck and headstock, beaded ivory friction pegs and tailpiece, bridge stamped "PAT. AUG 10, 1898", very collectible and early Fairbanks & Cole, sold AS-IS (call for details), with recent gigbag (SN:5158)
60U-2670 $3,700.00

FAIRBANKS CUSTOM "J.L. ORR" ELECTRIC (c.1896) 19 Photos

EC- except could use minor work for maximum playability (sold AS-IS -- call for details), very rare Fairbanks with ~12" skin head, metal-clad thin wood rim with Electric (Whyte Laydie) tone ring, nice (and very rare) engraving on outside of spun rim, bi-level grooved tension hoop (so hooks don't stick up above hoop), 30 brackets, dark stained mahogany? neck has carved heel and inlaid (and engraved) heel cap, ebony backstrap, ebony peghead overlay and 18-fret ebony fingerboard with attractive inlays (thought to be engraved by A.C. Fairbanks), 5 square-end carved ivory friction tuners, beaded ivory tailpiece stamped "PAT. 9.21.86", ~1-7/16" nut, ~26" scale, dowel stick stamped "A.C. FAIRBANKS & CO. / MAKERS / BOSTON, MASS." and has pearl custom plate inlaid and engraved "J.L. Orr", with gigbag (SN:15305 "99")
60U-2675 $10,000.00

FAIRBANKS ELECTRIC (c.1890) 17 Photos

EC- except could use work for maximum playability (sold AS-IS -- call for details), very early Fairbanks with ~11-15/16" skin head, metal-clad thin wood rim with Electric (Whyte Laydie) tone ring, bi-level grooved tension hoop (so hooks don't stick up above hoop), 30 brackets, dark stained mahogany neck with boat shaped carved heel, ebony peghead overlay and 18-fret ebony fingerboard with attractive inlays, 5 square-end carved ivory friction tuners, carved ivory tailpiece, ~1-1/4" nut, ~27-1/16" scale, dowel stick stamped "A.C. FAIRBANKS & CO. / MAKERS / BOSTON, MASS." and "ELECTRIC", with period HSC (SN:831)
60U-2676 $5,500.00

FAIRBANKS ENGRAVED RIM (c.1893) 19 Photos

EC- except could use some work for maximum playability (sold AS-IS -- call for details), rare early Fairbanks with ~12-5/8" skin head, metal-clad thin wood rim (which is turned such that the rim is slightly thicker on the head side), nice (and very rare) engraving on outside of spun rim, bi-level grooved tension hoop (so hooks don't stick up above hoop), 32 brackets, dark stained mahogany neck has carved heel with (rare) slats, ebony backstrap, ebony peghead overlay and 22-fret ebony fingerboard with attractive saw-cut inlays, neck meets the rim at the 17th fret, 5 beaded ivory friction tuners, beaded ivory tailpiece stamped "PAT. 9.21.86", ~1-5/16" nut, ~26-5/8" scale, dowel stick stamped "A.C. FAIRBANKS & CO. / MAKERS / BOSTON, MASS.", with SSC (SN:8662)
60U-2672 $5,500.00

FAIRBANKS REGENT (1909) 14 Photos

EC, ~10-15/16" plastic head, nickel-plated metal clad wood rim, 28 brackets (one replaced hook and nut), 2-piece maple neck with ivoroid bound ebony fingerboard, 22 frets, neck is identical to Whyte Laydie No.2: pearwood peghead overlay with pearl griffin, star and oak leaf inlays, oak leaf, christmas tree and star fingerboard inlays (inlays appear nicely re-engraved), "NO KNOT - PAT. NOV. 19 - 1901" tailpiece, 5 mechanical friction tuners with ivoroid buttons, nickel silver plate on dowel stick reads "The A.C. FAIRBANKS Co. - MAKERS - Boston. Mass." Good sound!! Appears all original except for one hook and nut, 1-5/16" nut width, ~26" scale, on consignment, with gigbag - price reduced (SN:25890)
60U-2605 $2,650.00

FENDER® FB-300 BANJO VALUE PACK photo

A super value for the beginner. Includes the Fender FB-300 banjo, gigbag, electronic tuner, strap, picks, an extra set of strings and instructional materials by Hal Leonard. Banjo features include a natural finished laminated mahogany rim, gloss sunburst finish laminated mahogany resonator with tortoise binding, gloss finished nato neck, chromed rim with 18 piece bracket, rosewood fingerboard, 27.4" scale length, 1.18" nut width, covered chrome tuners with white buttons and a maple/rosewood bridge.
FB300 .. list $429.99 ours $299.99

FENDER® FB-55 RESONATOR BANJO photo

Rosewood resonator and mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard with fancy position inlays, laminated maple rim with 24 piece bracket, chromed brass tone ring, cold rolled steel flange, gloss natural finish, 26.4" scale length.
FB55 .. list $699.99 ours $499.99

FENDER® FB58 (recent) 15 Photos

EC except needs minor work (restring, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), sunburst finish, birdseye maple neck, flamed maple double white-bound resonator, 5/8" rim, top-frosted plastic head, white-bound 22 fret ebony fingerboard with fancy pearloid inlays, one piece flange, dual coordinator rods, chrome hardware, flathead tone ring, clamshell tailpiece, fancy inlays in headstock, five geared tuners with pearloid buttons, transducer pickup installed, made in China, 1-1/4" nut width, 26-3/8" scale, with OHSC (black lining) (SN:KD021000352)
70U-3777 $450.00

FENDER® LEO (1970's) 15 Photos

EC, transparent brown finish, mahogany neck and (double bound) resonator, multi-ply maple rim, 11" head, 22 brackets, 2 piece flange, flathead tone ring, bound rosewood fretboard, fancy inlay pattern, 22 frets, headstock overlay features floral and logo inlays, 5 geared tuners with pearloid buttons, two holes in bass side of fingerboard from removed Golden Gate 5th string capo (included in case), built in Japan, 1-7/32" nut, 26-1/2" scale, with rough OHSC (yellow lining, both hinges are broken, latches are fine), on consignment (SN:801998)
70U-3762 $600.00

FINE MINSTREL BANJO 15 Photos

EC, this is an outstanding minstrel banjo with rare original fretless 5-string neck with scroll peghead (c.1855-1860) fitted to an excellent contemporary banjo rim and dowel stick by George Wunderlich of Wunder Banjos. ~12" rim with rosewood outer veneer and 8 Boucher-style brackets (with square nuts), rosewood tailpiece, original finish on the neck (which could be cherry or some similar hardwood - we're not sure!), modern rosewood wooden friction tuners, gut strings, on consignment, ~27" scale with bridge placed as in the photos, fine minstrel sound, with modern guitar SSC
60U-2666 $2,950.00

FLETCHER TENORTONE JD1-MS TENOR GUITAR WITH PICKUP & CASE

Tenor banjo and octave mando players will like this instrument patterned after a 1920's vintage SS Stewart label tenor guitar. Solid Sitka Spruce arched and x-braced top with solid curly maple back, sides and neck. Rosewood fingerboard with abalone dots, banjo-style peghead with rosewood overlay, ~21 in. scale length, 32 in. total length, upper bout 8 in. and lower bout 11 in. Wood inlaid rosette, black plastic binding herringbone purfling. 5-Star geared planetary tuners, 2-way truss rod, bone nut, Weber cast tailpiece and floating rosewood bridge. K & K Twin Spot pickup. Hardshell case. Tuned like an octave mandolin, GDAE (other tunings possible). Handcrafted in New York. .
JD1MS $2300.00

FRANK NEAT KENTUCKY (2006) 15 Photos

EC, mahogany neck, white-bound 22 fret rosewood fingerboard with wreath like inlays, 5/8" rim, sunburst finished double-bound mahogany resonator, one-piece flange, 20 hole flathead tone ring, Presto tailpiece, ebony headstock overlay with fancy pearl inlays and "Neat" logo, Five Star Planetary tuners with pearloid buttons, geared 5th string peg, railroad spikes installed at frets 7, 9, 10 and 12, 1-3/16" nut, 26-1/4" scale, with arched-lid OHSC (wine red lining) (SN:7-06-1)
70U-3766 $2,950.00

GEORGE BANJOS, FRETLESS 12" OPENBACK BANJO & GIGBAG 13 Photos

Curly maple neck with medium-dark stain, wenge fingerboard (tropical hardwood), 1-5/16" nut, fingerboard scooped at rim. Maple 12" rim with grenadillo tone ring, wenge rim cap, brass hardware (ball lugs, 26 brackets with 9/32" ball-end hex nuts, no-knot style tailpiece (no slots). Ebony peghead overly with pearl fleur-de-lis, antiqued brass planetary gears with pearloid buttons, geared 5th string peg, dowel stick neck attachment, gloss finish. Ebony-top maple bridge set at 25-1/2" scale. Handmade in USA by Christian Stanfield of George Banjos.
GB12FL1 $1750.00

GIBSON GRANADA CONVERSION 22 Photos

EC-, 1930 pot assembly with 1-piece flange, 24 brackets (original hooks and nuts in case), engraved tension hoop and new armrest, McPeake 20 hole tone ring, Grover tailpiece, 11" head, sunburst finish, double bound maple resonator, nice flamed maple neck and overall conversion by Frank Neat, bound rosewood fretboard, flying eagle inlays, 22 frets, two original Gibson and two Keith tuners with pearloid buttons, geared 5th string peg with pearloid button, tailpiece from 1927 TB-3 we are told, all hardware has been replated in gold, original tenor neck and tuners included, 1-1/8" nut, 26-3/8" scale, on consignment, with flat lid HSC (burgundy lining) (SN:9556-3)
70U-3793 $17,000.00

GIBSON L-4 SPECIAL TENOR / PLECTRUM GUITAR (1929) 14 Photos

VG-EC except for several repaired top cracks (center seam has been splined) and one small repaired side crack on bass side, sunburst spruce top with round soundhole, 16" lower bout, ~3-3/8" body depth, dark stained maple back and sides, 14 fret mahogany neck, 19 fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, white-bound body and fretboard, black headstock with pearl script "The Gibson" logo, replacement adjustable ebony bridge, trapeze tailpiece stamped "PATENTED JULY 19, 1910", repro tortoise plastic pickguard and mount, 24-3/4" scale (in between tenor and plectrum scale lengths, actually guitar scale), 1-7/32" nut width, new bone nut, replacement Waverly tuners, w-b-w-b-w-b-w soundhole rosette, small piece of pearl inlaid at top of rosette, this guitar was originally left handed (dots on both sides of neck and a pickguard was mounted on bass side at some point), very rare, with black OHSC (red lining, replacement handle, has been painted over black), price reduced (SN:88866 AND F.O.N. 311)
80U-2335 $1,850.00

GIBSON RB-1 (1926) 11 Photos

VG-EC except small repaired neck crack below headstock and some water damage to resonator finish, dark stained maple neck, rim and white-bound resonator, newer white-bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard with dot inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, 26-3/8" scale, diamond hole flange, brass hoop tone ring, replacement tailpiece, silkscreened "The Gibson" peghead logo, five mechanical friction tuners with ivoroid buttons, with newer arched-lid HSC, price reduced (SN:8652-5)
70U-2925 $2,500.00

GIBSON TB-00 TENOR BANJO (1930's) 17 Photos

VG-EC except for added jewel and "M" on the headstock and small break in flesh hoop by neck joint and could use minor work (dress frets, restring and set up, etc. - sold AS-IS), 7/16" maple rim, sunburst finish maple neck and white-bound resonator, 19-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, one-piece flange, single coordinator rod, ~11" skin head, 24 brackets, armrest, "GROVER PATENT" tailpiece, ~22-5/8" scale, 1-3/16" nut width, "GROVER PAT" pancake tuners, black peghead with white silkscreened script "Gibson" logo, white painted on purfling added to front of headstock, good candidate for conversion, with black OHSC (blue lining) - price reduced
80U-2237 $1,500.00

GIBSON TB-00 TENOR BANJO (1930's) 16 Photos

VG-EC, 7/16" maple rim, sunburst finish maple neck and white-bound resonator, 19-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with dot inlaYs, one-piece flange, single coordinator rod, ~11" skin head, 24 brackets, armrest, tailpiece, 22-7/8" scale, 1-3/16" nut width, Grover PAT" pancake tuners, black peghead with white silkscreened script "Gibson" logo, good candidate for conversion or nice like this! On consignment, with shaped black OHSC (purple lining) - price reduced
80U-2339 $2,100.00

GIBSON TB-250 TENOR BANJO (c.1960) 16 Photos

EC- except repaired heel and headstock (clean work), sunburst finish, mahogany neck and (double bound) resonator, bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, bowtie and Mastertone inlays, 19 frets, 11" head, archtop tone ring, 24 brackets, 1 piece flange, armrest, bound headstock features overlay with crown and logo inlays, newer 5 Star tuners installed, the headstock, rim and heel have been oversprayed (clean), sold AS-IS (needs fret work, new bridge, strings, set up, etc.), 1-7/32" nut, 22-3/4" scale, with OHSC (SN:0-3402-7)
80U-2544 $1,450.00

GIBSON TB-3 TENOR BANJO (1926) 16 Photos

VGC+, mahogany stained maple neck and ivoroid-bound resonator, ivoroid-bound 19-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with diamond and square inlays, 1-3/16" nut width, ~22-3/4" scale, 11" maple rim, ball bearing Mastertone tone ring, 2-piece tube and plate flange, dual coordinator rods, Presto tailpiece, fiddle shaped peghead, pearl "Gibson" script logo as well as diamonds and curlicue headstock inlays, "GROVER PAT" tuners with ivoroid buttons on consignment, with OHSC (teal lining) (SN:8425-96)
80U-2548 $2,200.00

GIBSON TB-5 DELUXE TENOR BANJO (1926) 15 Photos

VG-EC, dark natural finish, walnut neck, rim and (double bound) resonator, lots of attractive trim on resonator (back and sides), rim (inside and out), neck and headstock, bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, wreath inlay pattern, 19 frets, 11" head, ball bearing tone ring, 24 brackets, 2 piece flange, fancy engraving on tension hoop, band and armrest, talipiece engraved DELUXE, headstock overlay features script logo and wreath inlays, Planet geared tuners with pearloid buttons, gold metal parts, very cool, sold AS-IS (needs light fret work, head adjustment, action addressed, strings, set up, etc.), with OHSC (SN:8444-4)
80U-2481 $10,500.00

GIBSON TG-1 TENOR GUITAR (1930's) 14 Photos

VGC+ except repaired back cracks, double bound 14-7/8" body, sunburst finish spruce top, X-braced, dark natural finish on mahogany back sides and (12-fret) neck, rosewood fretboard, dot markers, 19 frets, rosewood bridge, firestripe pickguard, pearl script "Gibson" in headstock, pearl diamond and curlique headstock inlays, GROVER PAT banjo tuners with ivoroid buttons, sold AS-IS (needs back braces reglued, fret work, strings, set up, 1 new bridge pin, et), 1-3/16" nut, 22-7/8" scale, with newer HSC, price reduced (SN:245)
80U-2315 $1,450.00

GOLD STAR GF-100FE "FLYING EAGLE" RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 12 Photos

Long awaited reissue of a very popular bluegrass banjo from the 80's. Features include select mahogany neck and resonator, 3-ply rock maple rim w/ sand cast bell bronze flathead tone ring, 1-piece die cast flange, presto tailpiece, triple nickel plated hardware, dual coordinator rods, adjustable truss rod, ebony fingerboard w/ "flying eagle" inlay pattern, ebony peghead overlay with ornate inlay, dual concentric purfling rings on resonator, neck & resonator bound, includes shaped hardshell case. Imported from Asia.
GF100FE .. list $2395.00 ours $1675.00

GOLD STAR GF-100HF "HEARTS & FLOWERS" RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 12 Photos

Long awaited reissue of a very popular bluegrass banjo from the 80's. Features include select mahogany neck and resonator, 3-ply rock maple rim w/ sand cast bell bronze flathead tone ring, 1-piece die cast flange, presto tailpiece, triple nickel plated hardware, dual coordinator rods, adjustable truss rod, ebony fingerboard w/ "hearts & flowers" inlay pattern, ebony peghead overlay with ornate inlay, dual concentric purfling rings on resonator, neck & resonator bound, includes shaped hardshell case. Imported from Asia.
GF100HF .. list $2395.00 ours $1675.00

GOLD STAR GF-85 BANJO & CASE 20 Photos

Classic pre-war style flathead banjo, 3-ply rock maple rim, bound mahogany resonator, bound mahogany neck w/ ornate pearl inlaid rosewood fretboard, double-cut peghead with ornate inlay, adjustable truss rod, die-cast 1-piece flange, 20-hole die cast bronze flathead tone ring, planetary tuners, geared 5th peg, Presto tailpiece, armrest, all hardware nickel-plated, includes shaped wooden hardshell case.
GF85 .. list $1795.00 ours $1125.00

GOLD TONE BANJOLA 12 Photos

5 string banjo neck on a Celtic style mandola/octave mandolin body. Solid spruce top, dark-stained maple rims & back, white binding with layered black/white top purfling and soundhole rosette rings, S-shaped peghead with shooting star inlay, bound rosewood fretboard with small pearl dot markers, shooting star at 5th fret, Gold Tone logo at 12th fret, geared pegs, rosewood bridge with insert, chrome tailpiece, adjustable truss rod, ~26 1/4" scale, 1 3/16" nut
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTBJL .. list $880.00 ours $660.00

GOLD TONE BANJOLA DELUXE 11 Photos

5 string banjo neck on a Celtic style mandola/octave mandolin body. Solid spruce top, dark-stained maple rims & back, white binding with layered black/white top purfling and soundhole rosette rings, standard Gold Tone peghead shape with fancy inlay, bound ebony fretboard with hearts & flowers inlay pattern, Gold Tone logo at 21st fret, gold geared pegs, ebony bridge with insert, gold tailpiece, adjustable truss rod, ~26" scale, 1 3/16" nut
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTBJLDX .. list $1078.00 ours $809.00

GOLD TONE BC-120 BOB CARLIN ECONOMY MODEL OPENBACK BANJO & GIGBAG 13 Photos

Lighter construction, guitar-style tuners, and simpler cosmetics add up to savings on this fine-sounding intro banjo. - Maple neck and 12" rim with dark matte finish, rosewood fretboard (just shy of 1-3/8" at nut) with scoop above rim for easy playing over the neck, plated brass tone ring, Remo Renaissance head, un-notched tension hoop with 24 brackets, no-knot tailpiece, hotdog armrest. Peghead has black matte finish with white logo and star, guitar style tuners, geared 5th peg, neck attached with dual coordinator rods. Lightly padded Gold Tone gigbag included.
GTBC120 .. list $860.00 ours $645.00

GOLD TONE BC-350 BOB CARLIN OPENBACK BANJO 11 Photos

Respected player and teacher Bob Carlin has teamed up with Gold Tone to offer this very cool and affordable Old Time banjo. Fretboard is slightly wider (1 3/8" at nut) for left hand comfort and is scooped above the rim for easy playing over the neck. 12" pot with Renaissance head and the array of cosmetic features make this one unique. AND it sounds great. - Maple neck attaches with rim rod (inside dowel stick for traditional look), ebony fretboard and peghead overlay, 12" laminated maple rim with rosewood cap, brass hoop tone ring, notched tension hoop with 26 brackets, Remo Renaissance head, no-knot tailpiece, armrest, truss rod adjusts from peghead, pearl star in peghead, dots and star inlaid on fretboard, ~26 1/4" scale.
GTBC350 .. list $1392.00 ours $1044.00

GOLD TONE BC-350+ BOB CARLIN DELUXE MODEL OPENBACK BANJO 13 Photos

Gold plated hardware, fancy inlay, bound ebony headstock and fretboard, and a dark brown mahogany stain set this apart from the standard Bob Carlin BC-350. - Maple neck, 12" laminated maple rim, brass hoop tone ring, 26 brackets Remo Renaissance head, no-knot tailpiece, hotdog armrest, neck attaches with rim rod (inside dowel stick for traditional look), planetary-geared pegs, truss rod adjusts from peghead, ebony fretboard (~ 26 1/4" scale) is slightly wider at nut for left hand comfort (1 3/8") and scooped above the rim for easy playing over the neck. Fancy pearl inlay design on peghead & fretboard, pearl inlays on back of peghead and heel cap also.
GTBC350PLUS .. list $1732.00 ours $1299.00

GOLD TONE BG-MINI RESONATOR BANJO 13 Photos

5-string, 8" head, dark stained mahogany with white binding, brass hoop tone ring, rosewood fretboard with slotted diamond inlays, planetary tuners, nickel hardware. 30" overall length, 1 1/8" nut width, ~19-3/4" scale, weighs~5 lbs. Comes strung with standard med-light banjo strings, it tunes to B (b,F#,B,D#,F#) or C (cGCEG). May be restrung for standard G tuning with heavier strings (.016, .034, .024, .019, .016), available separately as singles. Great little traveling companion.
GTBGM .. list $840.00 ours $630.00

GOLD TONE BG250F "BLUEGRASS SPECIAL" RESONATOR BANJO 13 Photos

Dark-stained maple neck & matching mahogany resonator with one-piece flange, sand cast bell brass tone ring on 3-ply maple rim, bound rosewood fretboard (1-3/16" bone nut, 26-3/16" scale), slotted diamond inlays, armrest.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTBG250F .. list $1280.00 ours $960.00

GOLD TONE CB-100 OPENBACK BANJO 12 Photos

Stained maple neck & 11" diameter rim, brass rod tone hoop, Fiberskyn head, rosewood fretboard (26-3/16" scale, 1-3/16" bone nut), Gold Tone logo & star on peghead, shooting star at 5th fret, planetary tuning gears, 24 brackets, Vega stle armrest, No Knot tailpiece, chrome hardware. Coordinator rod construction, (rod is inside a wooden dowel stick).
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTCB100 .. list $880.00 ours $660.00

GOLD TONE CC-IT IRISH TENOR BANJO 10 Photos

Cripple Creek series 4-string banjo with simple brass hoop tone ring & resonator. Natural maple with gloss finish. 17 fret neck (19 3/4" scale), tuned G-D-A-E from low to high (an octave below standard mandolin tuning), rosewood fretboard (1 1/16" nut) with diamond inlays, smooth white head (frosted underside), guitar style tuning gears, flat armrest, chrome hardware.
GTCCIT .. list $640.00 ours $480.00

GOLD TONE CC-MINI CRIPPLE CREEK MINI BANJO 11 Photos

5-string, natural finish maple, 8" head with 16 brackets, brass hoop tone ring, Vega style narrow armrest, No-Knot style tailpiece (takes loop-end only), guitar-style gears, geared 5th string peg, nickel hardware, rosewood fretboard with slotted diamond inlays, ~29" long overall, ~19-3/4" scale, comes strung with standard med-light banjo strings, it tunes to B (b,F#,B,D#,F#) or C (cGCEG). May be restrung for standard G tuning with heavier strings (.016, .034, .024, .019, .016), available separately as singles. Take it wherever you go!
GTCCM .. list $532.00 ours $399.00

GOLD TONE CC-OT OPENBACK BANJO PACKAGE WITH PLANETARY GEARS, GIGBAG, STRAP & INSTRUCTIONAL DVD 14 Photos

11" rim with brass hoop tone ring and Fiberskyn head, dark-stained maple neck with bound rosewood fretboard (standard 26-3/16" scale, 1-3/16" nut width), dot & star position inlays, railroad spike 5th string capo at 7th fret, fretboard scooped above 17th fret. Gold Tone decal and star on peghead. No Knot tailpiece, Vega style armrest. We include the optional planetary (banjo-style) tuning pegs. Included accessories are a light duty gigbag, strap and the Bob Carlin "Pick Up Your Banjo & Play" instructional DVD. NOTE: Original neck is supplied with guitar-style gears, Gold Tone removes them and installs the planets. Screw-holes from the guitar gears are filled, but will still be visible on the back of the peghead.
GTCCOT .. list $620.00 ours $465.00

GOLD TONE CC-OTA CRIPPLE CREEK A-SCALE OPENBACK BANJO PACKAGE WITH PLANETARY GEARS, GIGBAG, STRAP & INSTRUCTIONAL DVD 15 Photos

11" rim with brass hoop tone ring and Fiberskyn head, dark-stained maple neck with bound rosewood fretboard (short 23-1/2" scale for A and D tuning, 1-3/16" nut width), dot & star position inlays, railroad spike 5th string capo at 7th fret, fretboard scooped above 16th fret. Gold Tone decal and star on peghead. No Knot tailpiece, Vega style armrest. We include the optional planetary (banjo-style) tuning pegs. Included accessories are a light duty gigbag, strap and the Bob Carlin "Pick Up Your Banjo & Play" instructional DVD.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTCCOTA .. list $620.00 ours $465.00

GOLD TONE CEB-4 CELLO BANJO & CASE 15 Photos

14" pot with Renaissance head gives this a great deep tone. 4 strings are tuned C-G-D-A (low to high.) Designed with performer/teacher/producer Marcy Marxer who keeps finding new uses for its distinctive low voice.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTCEB4 .. list $1500.00 ours $1125.00

GOLD TONE CEB-5 5-STRING CELLO BANJO & CASE 15 Photos

14" pot with Renaissance head for a great low tone. Peghead shape and inlays give it a historic (1920's-era) look. Nylon strings. Tuned to 1 octave below standard A tuning (aEAC#E) or D tuning (aDADE).
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTCEB5 .. list $1540.00 ours $1155.00

GOLD TONE CEB-5 FRETLESS 5-STRING CELLO BANJO & CASE 14 Photos

14" pot with Renaissance head for a great low tone. Peghead shape and inlays give it a historic (1920's-era) look. Nylon strings. Tuned to 1 octave below standard A tuning (aEAC#E) or D tuning (aDADE).
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTCEB5FL .. list $1540.00 ours $1155.00

GOLD TONE CRIPPLE CREEK CC-MINI BANJO (recent) 10 Photos

EC, satin natural finish, maple neck and rim, rosewood fretboard, slotted diamond inlays, 19 frets, 8" head, 16 brackets and shoes, brass hoop tone ring, maple headstock overlay features logo, guitar style tuners, geared 5th string peg, cool mini banjo, built in China, sold AS-IS (needs strings, minor set up, etc.), 1-1/8" nut, 19-7/8" scale, with gigbag (SN:2405178)
60U-2723 $265.00

GOLD TONE DOJO RESOPHONIC BANJO 10 Photos

Cutaway resophonic guitar body with 5-string banjo neck. Satin finish mahogany body & neck with rich brown stain, cream body binding, pearloid trim around top, single f-shaped soundhole, resonator cone with biscuit bridge, geared tuners, dot inlays in rosewood fretboard, 22 frets, standard ~26 1/4" banjo scale, adjustable truss rod, Straight Line style tailpiece, chrome hardware.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
DOJO .. list $780.00 ours $585.00

GOLD TONE EBM-5+ ELECTRIC 5-STRING BANJO

8" banjo head mounted in cutaway electric guitar body, 2 pickups - a humbucker under the head and a single coil in the neck position, stereo signal to 1/4" output jack, pickup select switch, volume & tone controls. Sunburst body with top binding (body shape is similar to an F-mando with scroll and sharp treble-side cutaway), bound ebony fretboard with slotted diamond inlays, gold hardware, F-mando peghead, geared banjo pegs with geared 5th peg. NOTE: Differences between this and the EBM-5 are the black head, black tuner buttons and a foam insert in body cavity to decrease feedback at high volumes.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTEBM5PLUS .. list $1580.00 ours $1185.00

GOLD TONE EBT ELECTRIC 5-STRING BANJO 8 Photos

8" banjo head mounted in cutaway electric guitar body, 2 pickups - a humbucker under the head and a single coil in the neck position, stereo signal to 1/4" output jack, pickup select switch, volume & tone controls. Maple body with sunburst finish, bound rosewood fretboard with diamond inlays, chrome hardware, 4-in-line guitar-style tuners with geared 5th peg.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
EBT .. list $1120.00 ours $840.00

GOLD TONE IT-250 OPENBACK IRISH TENOR BANJO 13 Photos

Dark-stained maple neck & rim (11"), white-bound ebony 17-fret fingerboard (19-3/4" scale, 1-1/8" nut), pearl cloud fret markers, fancy peghead inlay, planetary tuners, Whyte Laydie tone ring, Fiberskyn head, tuned G-D-A-E (an octave below a mandolin), No-Knot tailpiece, flat armrest, chrome hardware.
GTIT250 .. list $1060.00 ours $795.00

GOLD TONE MAPLE MOUNTAIN MM150 LONGNECK 10 Photos

Extra long neck Pete Seeger style openback banjo, natural finish maple neck & rim, Whyte Laydie tone ring, Renaissance head, black-bound rosewood fretboard with slotted pearl diamond inlays, planetary geared tuners, no-knot tailpiece, flat armrest, adjustable truss rod, coordinator rods, chrome hardware.
GTMM150LN .. list $1060.00 ours $795.00

GOLD TONE MBT+ METAL BODY TENOR RESOPHONIC GUITAR 11 Photos

Nickel plated steel cutaway body, resonator cone with biscuit bridge, lipstick tube pickup with volume and tone controls, f-shaped soundholes, dot pattern coverplate. Mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard (1-5/16" nut width, 22-5/8" scale), dot position inlays. Enclosed tuning gears, 1/4" endpin jack. Comes tuned to CGDA (standard tenor guitar tuning), may be tuned to DGBE (Chicago tuning) with alternate strings. Neck joins body at 19th fret. String Gauges Low to High: CGDA (.028W, .024W, .014, .008), DGBE (.032W, .024w, .016, .012)
on order, expected arrival date unknown
MBTPLUS .. list $1200.00 ours $900.00

GOLD TONE OB-250/AT ORANGE BLOSSOM (recent) 16 Photos

EC, dark stained maple neck and 3-ply rim, white-bound 22 fret rosewood fingerboard with hearts and flowers inlays, 1-1/4" nut width, 26-3/8" scale, nickel hardware, one-piece flange, 40 hole archtop tone ring, dual coordinator rods, sunburst finished double white-bound flamed maple resonator, five geared tuners with pearloid buttons, nice quality import, with flat-lid OHSC (gray lining) (SN:2204065)
70U-3782 $1,000.00

GOLD TONE OT-10 10-STRING OPENBACK BANJO & CASE 11 Photos

Banjo innovation from Gold Tone brings 12-string guitar sound to the 5-string banjo. 1st, 2nd & 5th pairs are tuned in unison, the 3rd & 4th pairs in octaves. 9 guitar-style tuning gears (enclosed) on the peghead and a single 5th string peg. String 9 is short as you would expect, but the neck is tunneled so that you tune it from the peghead. Dark-stained maple neck, cream binding, bone nut (1-3/8"), bound ebony fretboard with vintage-style engraved inlays, scooped above 18th fret, Renaissance head, one-piece flange, Vega-style armrest, special 10-string tailpiece, chrome hardware, gloss finish. Goldtone hardshell case.
GTOT10 .. list $1700.00 ours $1275.00

GOLD TONE OT-6 "LOJO" 6-STRING BANJO & CASE 15 Photos

Not a guitar banjo, this has a short 6th string! Strings 1-4 & the short string are tuned to standard pitch. The low fifth string (tuned to A or G) adds range. Uses standard steel banjo strings. - Dark-stained 14" pot with rolled brass tone ring, Remo Renaissance head, 32 bracket hooks. Maple neck with vintage mahogany sunburst stain, bound ebony fretboard (1-9/16" nut width, 26-3/16" scale), engraved position inlays, S-shaped fretboard scoop, bound peghead with Gold Tone logo and engraved star, planetary tuners and geared 5th (6th?) peg, coordinator rods, armrest, straight line style tailpiece. Archtop hardshell case,
GTCEB6 .. list $1600.00 ours $1200.00

GOLD TONE OT-700A A-SCALE TUBAPHONE BANJO & CASE 14 Photos

11" maple pot with tubaphone tone ring, 24 brackets (no bracket band), Renaissance head. Maple neck with bound ebony fretboard (shorter scale for A tuning), engraved pearl inlays, fretboard is scooped above 16th fret, engraved star and Gold Tone logo in peghead, Gold Tone Master Planet geared tuners, no-knot tailpiece, Vega style armrest. Mahogany stain, gloss finish. Gold Tone hardshell case.
GTOT700A .. list $1500.00 ours $1125.00

GOLD TONE OT-800 TUBAPHONE BANJO & CASE 14 Photos

11" maple pot with tubaphone tone ring, bracket band with 24 brackets, Renaissance head. Maple neck with bound ebony fretboard, engraved pearl inlays, fretboard is scooped above 17th fret, engraved star in peghead, geared tuners, no-knot tailpiece vega style armrest. Mahogany stain, gloss finish. Great value in a fine-sounding banjo!
GTOT800 .. list $1640.00 ours $1230.00

GOLD TONE OT-800LN LONG NECK BANJO & CASE 15 Photos

with Tubaphone tone ring and bracket band
on order, expected arrival date unknown
GTOT800LN .. list $1800.00 ours $1350.00

GOLD TONE PLUCKY TRAVEL BANJO & GIGBAG 12 Photos

Little openback travel banjo. 8" head with 8 bracket hooks, dark gloss finish neck & pot, guitar style gears with friction fifth peg, 16" scale length, 26" long overall. Black nylon carrying bag has zippered accessory pocket, handle, and backpack straps. Comes strung with standard med - light strings, tune it to C (cGCEG) or D (dADF#A). May be restrung for standard G tuning with heavier strings (.016, .034, .024, .019, .016), available separately as singles.
PLUCKY .. list $360.00 ours $270.00

GOLD TONE PLUCKY TRAVEL BANJO & GIGBAG, SHOPWORN 13 Photos

New, but shopworn (zipper on gigbag accessory pocket is broken) - Little openback travel banjo. 8" head with 8 bracket hooks, dark gloss finish neck & pot, guitar style gears with friction fifth peg, 16" scale length, 26" long overall. Black nylon carrying bag has zippered accessory pocket, handle, and backpack straps. Comes strung with standard med - light strings, tune it to C (cGCEG) or D (dADF#A). May be restrung for standard G tuning with heavier strings (.016, .034, .024, .019, .016), available separately as singles.
PLUCKYSW .. list $360.00 ours $240.00

GOLD TONE PLUCKY TRAVEL BANJO & GIGBAG, SHOPWORN

New, but shopworn (one of the two zipper pulls on gigbag body is missing) - Little openback travel banjo. 8" head with 8 bracket hooks, dark gloss finish neck & pot, guitar style gears with friction fifth peg, 16" scale length, 26" long overall. Black nylon carrying bag has zippered accessory pocket, handle, and backpack straps. Comes strung with standard med - light strings, tune it to C (cGCEG) or D (dADF#A). May be restrung for standard G tuning with heavier strings (.016, .034, .024, .019, .016), available separately as singles.
PLUCKYSW2 .. list $360.00 ours $240.00

GOLD TONE TENOR GUITAR 10 Photos

Deep 00 size body of laminated mahogany with solid spruce top, ebony fretboard & bridge. Scale length approximately 22 3/4", nut width about 1 1/4". Designed to perform best (tone and intonation) when tuned C, G, D, A.
TG18 .. list $780.00 ours $585.00

GOLD TONE WL-250LN LONG NECK WHYTE LAYDIE 13 Photos

Long, Pete Seeger style, dark-stained maple neck, matching maple rim with Whyte Laydie tone ring, Renaissance head, white-bound ebony fretboard with pearl cloud inlays, fancy peghead inlay, planetary geared tuners, no-knot tailpiece, flat armrest, adjustable truss rod, coordinator rods, chrome hardware.
GTWL250LN .. list $1300.00 ours $975.00

GOLD TONE WL250 WHITE LADYE OPENBACK BANJO 13 Photos

Dark-stained maple neck & rim, Whyte Laydie tone ring, Renaissance head, white-bound ebony fretboard with pearl cloud inlays, fretboard scooped above 17th fret for easy play over neck, fancy peghead inlay, planetary geared tuners, no-knot tailpiece, Vega style armrest, adjustable truss rod, coordinator rods, chrome hardware.
GTWL250 .. list $1160.00 ours $870.00

GRETSCH® G9400 BROADKASTER DELUXE 5-STRING RESONATOR BANJO 11 Photos

Gloss finish, bound mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard with large snowflake inlays, 26-3/8" scale length, 1-3/16" nut width, mahogany resonator with deluxe inlay, 3-ply solid maple rim, 24 brackets, 1-piece flange, zinc alloy tone ring, coated Remo head, die-cast geared machine heads, Presto style tailpiece and chrome hardware. Less case.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
G9400 .. list $1059.00 ours $639.00

GRETSCH® G9410 BROADKASTER SPECIAL 5-STRING RESONATOR BANJO 11 Photos

Gloss finish, bound mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard with snowflake inlays, 26-3/8" scale length, 1-3/16" nut width, mahogany resonator with deluxe inlay, mahogany rim, 24 brackets, rolled brass tone ring, coated Remo head, geared machine heads, traditional tailpiece and chrome hardware. Less case.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
G9410 .. list $699.00 ours $419.00

GRETSCH® G9450 DIXIE 5-STRING OPEN BACK BANJO 16 Photos

Matte finish, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, 27-1/2" scale length, 1-3/16" nut width, mahogany rim, 18 brackets, Remo Fiberskyn head, guitar style machine heads, geared 5th string machine, dual coordinating rods, no-knot style tailpiece and chrome hardware. Less case.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
G9450 .. list $349.00 ours $209.00

HARRY OAKES PRESENTATION MODEL (early 1890's) 17 Photos

VG-EC but could use some work for maximum playability (call for details). Oakes was a maker in Boston in the early 1890's and his 3 known banjos are in the style of Fairbanks (or Fairbanks & Cole) banjos of the time (this one is most reminiscent of Fairbanks). It is thought that he may have worked for either or both of those companies. Metal clad rim with ~11-3/4" skin head, 32 brackets, beaded ivory tailpiece stamped "PAT. 9.21.86", dowel stick stamped "H.E. OAKES / MAKER", dark-stained neck with carved heel and ebony backstrap. Ebony fretboard with ~25-7/8" scale and fancy engraved columnar and floral inlays down most of the neck and on headstock, beaded ivory friction pegs, minor repaired crack on treble side of headstock, strung with gut strings, sold AS-IS (call), with lightweight gigbag
60U-2668 $5,900.00

HAYNES EXCELSIOR MODEL 218 (late 1880's) 18 Photos

EC except (very hard-to-see) repaired peghead crack through the 4th peg area, ~10-1/2" skin head on 7/16" wood rim with rosewood veneer and marquetry trim on side, rosewood rim cap, 28 brackets, ~25-1/2" scale, mahogany neck with decorative carving by 5th peg, ebony fretboard with nice pearl geometric inlays, 5 beaded ivory friction pegs and nice carved ivory tailpiece with nickel strap, dowel stick stamped "HAYNES, EXCELSIOR / BOSTON, MASS.", very nice high grade Haynes, new nylon strings, with modern carrying bag (SN:98)
60U-2678 $1,500.00

HOLLISTER BANJO CO. (recent) 15 Photos

EC except needs work (repair or replace broken truss rod, replace missing truss rod cover, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), 2-piece mahogany neck with center strip of maple-ebony-maple, double white-bound resonator and 22-fret ebony fingerboard with varied pattern inlays, Tennessee 20-hole tone ring and Cox maple rim as specified by the original owner, 1-piece flange, dual coordinator rods, Fults tailpiece, double-cut peghead, black front and back overlays with engraved logo banner and fancy leaf inlays, 2 Schaller planet tuners, 2 Schaller D-tuners and a geared 5th string peg all with pearloid buttons, railroad spikes at frets 7-10, 1-3/16" nut width, 26-3/8" scale, with arched-lid HSC (burgundy lining)
70U-3704 $1,450.00

IBANEZ 593 ARTIST (1977) 15 Photos

EC-, two-piece flange, 3/4" multi-ply rim, dual coordinator rods, dark stained finish maple resonator and 3-piece maple neck, ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard with wood marquetry trim, floral inlay pattern, double ivoroid-bound resonator with wood marquetry trim on sides and concentric w-b-w purfling rings on back, wreath inlay on back of resonator, 5 geared tuners with white pearloid buttons (2 D-tuners), replacement tailpiece (original broken in case), 26-7/8" scale, 1-3/16" nut width, on consignment, with brown semi-HSC (blue lining) (SN:H777801)
70U-3755 $1,400.00

KALAMAZOO KPB PLECTRUM BANJO (1933-42) 12 Photos

EC except needs minor work (dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), sunburst finished maple neck, 3-ply rim and white-bound resonator, 19-fret rosewood fingerboard, 1-3/16" nut width, 26-3/8" scale, 11" Fiberskyn head, 16 brackets, mechanical friction tuners with white buttons, made by Gibson, all original, with newer SSC
80U-2526 $375.00

KEL KROYDON KK-11 TENOR BANJO (1930's) 14 Photos

EC, dark blue finish on neck and rim, double bound resonator features pearloid back overlay with floral design, bound pearloid fretboard, floral markers, 19 frets, 11" head, 24 brackets, 1 piece flange, brass tone hoop, armrest, Grover tailpiece, pearloid headstock overlay features logo and floral design, mechanical friction tuners, 1-3/16" nut, 22-3/4" scale, with OHSC, on consignment
80U-2522 $3,500.00

KEVIN ENOCH FRETLESS TRADESMAN BANJO, SCOOPED FRETBOARD & GIGBAG, WALNUT 12 Photos

Fretboard is scooped above the rim for extra-easy play over the neck. Black 12" rim (multi-ply maple, no tone ring), Remo Renaissance head, no-knot tailpiece, 18 brackets, Dobson style walnut neck with graphite reinforcing rod, ebony or rosewood fingerboard (as available), 5 geared tuners, octagonal dowel stick, script "Tradesman" burned in back of headstock. Medium gauge steel strings. Black triangle-shaped padded gigbag with backpack straps, exterior accessory pocket.
on order, expected arrival date 05/31/13
TRM100FL-WALSF $1095.00

KEVIN ENOCH TRADESMAN BANJO, SCOOPED FRETBOARD & GIGBAG, CHERRY 11 Photos

Black 12" rim (multi-ply maple, no tone ring), Remo Renaissance head, No-Knot tailpiece, 18 brackets, Dobson style cherry neck with graphite reinforcing rod, ebony or rosewood fretboard (as available), ~25-3/4" scale, scooped fretboard above the 15th fret for extra-easy playing over the neck, pearl position dots, 5 geared tuners, octagonal dowel stick. Medium guage steel strings. Black triangle-shaped padded gigbag with backpack straps, exterior accessory pocket.
on order, expected arrival date 05/31/13
TRM100-CHSF $1160.00

KEVIN ENOCH TRADESMAN BANJO, SCOOPED FRETBOARD & GIGBAG, WALNUT 11 Photos

Black 12" rim (multi-ply maple, no tone ring), Remo Renaissance head, No-Knot tailpiece, 18 brackets, Dobson style walnut neck with graphite reinforcing rod, ebony or rosewood fretboard (as available), ~25-3/4" scale, scooped fretboard above the 15th fret for extra-easy playing over the neck, pearl position dots, 5 geared tuners, octagonal dowel stick, script "Tradesman" burned in back of headstock. Medium gauge steel strings. Black triangle-shaped padded gigbag with backpack straps, exterior accessory pocket.
on order, expected arrival date 05/31/13
TRM100-WALSF $1160.00

L.B. GATCOMB CO. PICCOLO BANJO (c.1890) 16 Photos

VG-EC, RARE model - the only know Gatcomb piccolo that has been seen, ~7" skin head with 12 brackets (cobra hooks), ~14-3/4" scale length, metal clad rim with fancy marquetry around inside edge, ebony fretboard and peghead overlay with fancy inlays, nice celluloid tailpiece with floral design, mechanical friction tuners with ivoroid buttons, dowel stick stamped "L.B. GATCOMB / BOSTON", strung with gut strings, sold AS-IS (call for details), with period end-loading SSC (worn)
60U-2667 $2,750.00

LIBBY BROS. (mid-1890's) 17 Photos

EC, unmarked banjo from rarely seen maker from Gorham, Maine. 13" skin head on all metal nickel plated rim with 30 bent hooks with ~1/4 tightening nuts (3 brackets missing), nickel plated tailpiece, ~26-3/8" scale, mahogany? neck has 17 fret ebony fingerboard with attractive inlays, unusual 5th string arrangement where 5th string travels up side of the neck and goes through a slot in the side of the nut to the 5th peg which is in the center of the headstock, 5 Champion Patent Pegs ("PAT. MAY 8, '88") with ivoroid buttons, nylagut strings, on consignment, with gigbag
60U-2673 $1,500.00

LOUZEE MAHOGANY STANDARD (2003) 17 Photos

EC, mahogany neck and double white-bound resonator, white-bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard with unique inlays (including "Superfluous" block at 21st fret), nickel plated brass hardware, Tony Pass Lost Forest block-laminated rim, 20-hole flathead tone ring, one-piece flange, ebony headstock overlay with "LouZee", lyre and other fancy inlays, five 2-band geared tuners with ivoroid buttons, interior label signed by Paul and David Hopkins, and Mike Longworth, fine sounding banjo, on consignment, with OHSC (SN:034-1)
70U-3775 $2,950.00

MARTIN 0-18T TENOR, ELDERLY INSTRUMENTS 40TH ANNIVERSARY MAHOGANY VINTAGE SERIES GUITAR & CASE 18 Photos

Limited Edition Tenor - 0-size tenor body of solid mahogany and Sitka spruce, scalloped 1/4" braces, tortoise binding & pickguard, ebony fretboard (1-1/4" nut, 23" scale), 1/8" pearl dot inlays, bone nut & saddle, Grover nickel Vintage gears with butterbean buttons and 18:1 ratio. Gloss body finish with aging toner on top. Martin Geib style hardshell case. 40th Anniversary features include an inside label signed by C. F. Martin IV and Elderly founder Stan Werbin. We've also added a stamp on the back of the peghead, similar in style to Martin's traditional stamp, that reads "Elderly Instruments - Since 1972 - Lansing, MI". FREE COOPERSTAND WITH MATCHING "HOT STAMP" IMPRINT, A $50 VALUE, INCLUDED.
018TE40 .. list $4618.00 ours $3000.00

MENDEL 12" OPENBACK BANJO WITH CASE 13 Photos

NATURAL OIL VARNISH FINISH - Handcrafted in Missouri. Maple and walnut construction. Grooved tension hoop and Fiberskyn head, 5th string nut, Grover tuners with pearloid buttons, scooped ebony fingerboard. Nice and loud, good chunky neck. Includes shaped Superior hardshell case. SN: 011022
MEN022 $1495.00

MENDEL 12" OPENBACK BANJO WITH CASE 13 Photos

DARK AMBER OIL VARNISH FINISH - Handcrafted in Missouri. Maple and walnut construction. Notched tension hoop and Renaissance head, 5th string nut, Grover tuners with pearloid buttons, ebony truss rod cover and scooped fingerboard, 5th fret inlay. Good sound, neck on the chunky side. Includes shaped Superior hardshell case. SN: 011025
MEN025 $1495.00

MENZIES FRETLESS GOURD BANJO, 4-STRING 10 Photos

3 full-length strings, one short string. Smooth handcarved neck of old growth pine, 9" diameter round gourd with soundhole on side. Bone nut, handmade bone tailpiece & maple bridge, skin head is glued & tacked in place, boxwood violin pegs, Nylgut strings. Hand crafted in Canada by Jeff Menzies.
MGB4-250 $625.00

MENZIES FRETLESS GOURD BANJO, BUCKBEE STYLE PEGHEAD 10 Photos

Smooth handcarved neck of American elm, 9" diameter round gourd with soundhole on side. Bone nut, handmade bone tailpiece & maple bridge, skin head is glued & tacked in place, ebony violin pegs, Nylgut strings. Hand crafted in Canada by Jeff Menzies.
MGB87-242 $695.00

MENZIES FRETLESS OPENBACK TACKHEAD BANJO 11 Photos

Natural curly maple neck with S-shaped peghead, scoop above rim, 12" diameter bent maple rim stained dark, skin head glued and tacked in place, ebony violin tuning pegs, Nylgut strings, bone nut, hand made bone tailpiece and maple bridge. Hand crafted in Canada by Jeff Menzies.
MTB51-251 $795.00

MITCH "DISTRESSED 75 CONVERTIBLE" RESONATOR BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

SPECIAL SALE, REGULARLY $3595.00 - Classic pre-aged look in a classic design with a new twist. This banjo is a flathead & archtop banjo all in one. By utilizing the innovative "Mitchell Tone Ring Mate" tone ring system you can convert this banjo into either a flathead or archtop banjo, such as you prefer. The tone ring components are heavy polished unplated brass for great sound and sustain. Other classic features include a 3-ply "old-wood" maple rim, mahogany neck and resonator, ivoroid neck & resonator binding, ornately inlaid rosewood fretboard, double-cut peghead, adjustable truss rod, ~26-3/8" scale, planetary tuners & geared 5th peg, 5th string spikes installed, nickel hardware, white frosted head and archtop wooden hardshell case. Designed by Mitch Meadors, crafted by Eric Sullivan and endorsed by Joey Cox, of "Doyle Lawson & Quick Silver."
MRB3 $3000.00

NATIONAL TRIOLIAN TENOR GUITAR (c.1929) 13 Photos

EC, light brown sunburst finish, pear shaped metal body, mahogany neck, bound ebony fretboard, dot markers, 21 frets, single cone, sieve cover plate, biscuit bridge, classic tailpiece, headstock features sield logo decal, Planetary tuners, very cool, sold AS-IS (needs neck reset, fret work, new nut, strings, set up, etc.), 1-1/8" nut, 23" scale, with SSC (SN:892)
80U-2546 $1,185.00

NECHVILLE ATLAS DELUXE OPENBACK BANJO & CASE 12 Photos

Deluxe model has a radiused fretboard, black binding, and a hardshell case. Like the standard version, it has a walnut neck with ebony fretboard on a 12" diameter walnut block-style rim with a cocobolo tone ring. A wooden flange takes the place of bracket shoes. Pot is built by Wayne Sagmoen and Nechville provides the neck and innovative neck attachment. Loosen the neck with an allen wrench to change the action height or remove it completely for travel. Reattaching it takes just a few minutes. Nechville logo in peghead, Saturn and star position inlays. Top edge of fretboard is scooped above 16th fret for good thumb access while leaving all frets available for play up the neck. Enterprise compensated bridge, straight-pulling Nechville tailpiece, Renaissance head, planetary gears, nickel hardware.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
NATLASDLX .. list $2495.00 ours $2155.00

NECHVILLE ATLAS OPENBACK BANJO & GIGBAG 15 Photos

Walnut neck with ebony fretboard on a 12" diameter walnut block-style rim with a cocobolo tone ring. A wooden flange on the rim takes the place of bracket shoes. Nechville logo in peghead, standard scale (approx 26-3/8"), saturn and star position inlays. Top edge of fretboard is scooped above 16th fret for good thumb access while leaving all frets available for up the neck play. Enterprise compensated bridge, straight-pulling Nechville tailpiece, Renaissance head, planetary gears, nickel hardware, Nechville comfort bevel wooden armrest. Heavy duty TKL gigbag with thick padding, zippered accessory pocket. A joint venture with Wayne Sagmoen who makes the pot. Nechville provides the neck and innovative neck attachment. Loosen the neck with an allen wrench to change the action height or remove it completely for travel. Reattaching it takes just a few minutes. Light weight (about 5.6 lbs). Sounds great!
on order, expected arrival date unknown
NATLAS .. list $2150.00 ours $1885.00

NECHVILLE ATLAS OPENBACK BANJO & GIGBAG, SHORT SCALE

25.5" scale (standard tuning) - Walnut neck with ebony fretboard on a 12" diameter walnut block-style rim with a cocobolo tone ring. A wooden flange on the rim takes the place of bracket shoes. Nechville logo in peghead, standard scale (approx 26-3/8"), saturn and star position inlays. Top edge of fretboard is scooped above 16th fret for good thumb access while leaving all frets available for up the neck play. Enterprise compensated bridge, straight-pulling Nechville tailpiece, Renaissance head, planetary gears, nickel hardware, Nechville comfort bevel wooden armrest. Heavy duty TKL gigbag with thick padding, zippered accessory pocket. A joint venture with Wayne Sagmoen who makes the pot. Nechville provides the neck and innovative neck attachment. Loosen the neck with an allen wrench to change the action height or remove it completely for travel. Reattaching it takes just a few minutes. Light weight (about 5.6 lbs). Sounds great!
NATSHORT .. list $2150.00 ours $1885.00

NECHVILLE MAPLE MIDNIGHT PHANTOM (1998) 15 Photos

EC-, dark stained curly maple neck & resonator, black Heli-mount hardware, Cyclotronic ball bearing system with cocobolo tone ring, 22-fret radiused ebony fingerboard with tunneled 5th string (all 5 tuning pegs are on the peghead), straight pull tailpiece, ~26-1/2" scale length, 1-5/16" nut width, railroad spikes installed in frets 7 and 9, includes adjustment wrenches and tweed archtop OHSC (brown lining) (SN:1098-216)
70U-3722 $2,900.00

NECHVILLE ORION BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

New model features a traditional peghead shape and an antler inlay pattern. Stained curly maple neck and resonator with natural maple binding, Cyclotronic tone ring rests on 80 ball bearings, Corona (nickel color) Heli-Mount hardware, radiused ebony fretboard with maple binding, Enterprise compensated bridge, straight-pulling tailpiece, Nechville Comfort Bevel Armrest of polished exotic hardwood. Players manual with thorough adjustment instructions and wrench set included. Archtop hardshell case.
NORION .. list $4995.00 ours $4495.00

NECHVILLE PHANTOM BANJO & CASE 17 Photos

MAHOGANY MIDNIGHT GALAXY MODEL - Nechville's unique Heli-Mount pot design plus a tunneled 5th string - tune all 5 strings at the headstock! Mahogany neck and resonator, ebony fretboard (radiused for playing comfort), Galaxy fretboard inlays. Cyclatronic tone ring with Black Eclipse frame, Enterprise compensated bridge, Nechville straight-pulling tailpiece and Comfort Bevel Armrest. Players manual with thorough adjustment instructions and wrench set included. Archtop hardshell case .
NMPHANGAL .. list $4550.00 ours $4095.00

NO NAME (1980's) 12 Photos

EC except needs work (dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), mahogany neck, double white-bound walnut veneer resonator with eagle decal on back and colorful top edge faux purfling, 22 fret rosewood fingerboard with block inlays, rosewood headstock overlay with inlay and 2 tacks from missing nameplate, cast aluminum rim with integral tone ring and flange, 4 guitar style tuners and friction type 5th string tuner, with SSC (blue lining)
70U-3796 $100.00

ODE MODEL 33 EXTRA LONG NECK BANJO (c.1963) 13 Photos

EC-, cast aluminum rim, 28 hooks and shoes, maple neck with walnut center strip, Brazilian rosewood fretboard (filled hole at 9th fret from railroad spike removal) pearl dot inlays, 25 fret neck with 1-3/16" nut width, 32-1/4" scale (Seeger style), skin head (mylar head included as well), original Grover Rotomatic guitar style tuners with friction type 5th string peg, ebony heel cap, original engraved armrest, made in Boulder, CO, on consignment, includes home-made rectangular wooden case (fits well, foam padding for top and back of pot assembly)
60U-2717 $1,200.00

OHANA TK-42R LIMITED EDITION TENOR UKULELE

VERY LIMITED QUANTITY - 19 fret tenor with solid Sinker Redwood top and solid Rosewood back and sides. Rope binding, deluxe geared tuners, Aquila strings and a glossy finish. "Sinker Redwood" is old growth Redwood that was recovered from a long underwater stay -- the structural changes to the wood make for enhanced tonal characteristics.
on order, expected arrival date 06/30/13
TK42R .. list $579.00 ours $339.00

OME FLORA 11" OPENBACK BANJO & CASE, CLARO WALNUT 14 Photos

One of Ome's newest series with shorter scale and wider nut - Claro walnut neck, Victorian peghead shape with pearl vine inlay, ebony fretboard, 25.5" scale, 1.34" nut (approx 1-11/32") with small pearl dot inlays, S-shaped scoop with decorative inlay. 2-ply stained maple 11" diameter rim with tortoise binding, brass hoop tone ring, 24 brackets, Renaissance head, aged brass hardware, aged nickel planetary gears, Ome Sweetone tailpiece. Ome wooden armrest. Hardshell case.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 360 days
FLORACW11 .. list $2595.00 ours $2400.00

OME FLORA 12" OPENBACK BANJO & CASE, CURLY MAPLE 12 Photos

One of Ome's newest series with shorter scale and wider nut - Stained curly maple neck, Victorian peghead shape with pearl vine inlay, ebony fretboard, 25.5" scale, 1.34" nut (approx 1-11/32") with small pearl dot inlays, S-shaped scoop with decorative inlay. 2-ply stained maple rim with tortoise binding and rosewood cap, brass hoop tone ring, 26 brackets, Renaissance head, aged brass hardware, aged nickel planetary gears, Ome bridge, Ome wooden armrest, Ome Sweetone tailpiece. Hardshell case.
on order, expected arrival date 10/05/13
FLORAMPL .. list $2665.00 ours $2335.00

OME NORTH STAR OPENBACK BANJO & CASE 14 Photos

CURLY MAPLE with SILVERSPUN TONE RING - One of Ome's newest series with shorter scale and wider nut - Stained curly maple neck, Victorian peghead shape with pearl inlay, ebony fretboard, 25.5" scale, 1.34" nut (approx 1-11/32") with small pearl dot inlays, S-shaped scoop with star inlay. 2-ply stained maple rim with tortoise binding, Ome Silverspun tone ring, 24 brackets, Renaissance head, aged brass hardware, aged nickel planetary gears, Ome bridge, Ome Sweetone tailpiece. Hardshell case.
on order, expected arrival date 06/25/13
NORTHSTAR .. list $2895.00 ours $2565.00

OME TUPELO 12" OPENBACK BANJO & CASE 11 Photos

One of Ome's newest Old Time banjo series with shorter scale and wider nut - Square peghead, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, 25.5" scale, 1.34" nut (approx 1-11/32"), 2-ply maple rim, no tone ring, Renaissance head, aged brass hardware. Ome hardshell case.
TUPELO .. list $1895.00 ours $1615.00

OME WIZARD 12" OPENBACK BANJO & CASE, BENG 14 Photos

Beng is an Asian hardwood, similar to mahogany in color, but denser and consequently a brighter tone. - The Wizard is one of Ome's newest series with shorter scale and wider nut - Beng neck, ebony fretboard, 25.5" scale, 1.34" nut (approx 1-11/32"), S-shaped scoop, small pearl dot inlays with star in scoop. 2-ply stained maple rim with rosewood cap, no tone ring, 26 brackets, Renaissance head, aged brass hardware, aged nickel planetary gears, Ome Sweetone tailpiece, Ome wooden armrest. Hardshell case.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 360 days
WIZARDBENG .. list $2150.00 ours $1935.00

PARAMOUNT LEADER 5-STRING CONVERSION BANJO (c.1925) 15 Photos

VG-EC, very nice 2-piece Brazilian rosewood 5-string conversion neck with maple center strip (appears to have been made long ago and looks very close to original), 21-fret ebony fingerboard with fancy pearl inlays and ivoroid binding, 1-7/16" nut width, ~26-1/4" scale, Brazilian rosewood resonator with contrasting wood purfling, rosewood rim and rim cap, archtop-style tone ring, round hole flange, 24 brackets (some replaced hooks and nuts), swivel-lock tailpiece, double cut peghead with fancy pearl inlays engraved "PARAMOUNT / LEADER / Wm. L. Lange," 4 tuners with ivoroid buttons stamped "PAGE "GEARED" PEG / PATENTS P'ND'G." and geared 5th string tuner with white plastic button, tuners with pearloid buttons, good sound, on consignment, with HSC (teal green lining) (SN:3937)
70U-3492 $3,000.00

PARAMOUNT PLECTRUM HARP (1920's) 13 Photos

VG-EC, maple rim and resonator with ~11" flat spruce top, 16 ovoid soundholes in resonator ledge (think flange), 2-piece maple neck with rosewood-bound rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, large volute or "hand-stop" on neck behind the nut, pearl split-squares and dot inlays at frets 5,7,9,12 and 17, rosewood double-bound resonator (binding has shrunk a little on back) and soundboard, 3-ply side and back purflings, ebony peghead overlay inlaid with four plaques engraved "PARAMOUNT - PLECTRUM - HARP - Wm L. LANGE" from top to bottom, tailpiece and cover are hinged together, period replacement mechanical friction tuners with ivoroid buttons, essentially a plectrum banjo with a spruce top or...a plectrum guitar in the shape of a banjo, either way a very rare and interesting instrument, mellow tone perfect for practice around the home, 1-3/16" nut width, ~26-7/8" scale, on consignment, with SSC (foam lining), price reduced
80U-2242 $950.00

PARAMOUNT STYLE A TENOR BANJO (1928) 15 Photos

EC except needs minor work (replace 1 broken tuner, dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), 11-1/4" frosted plastic head, natural finished maple neck and resonator (back of neck oversprayed), 19 fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with angled slotted diamond inlays and checkerboard underlay, arched brass tone hoop, nickel hardware, Kershner tailpiece, dark headstock overlay with fancy pearl inlays engraved "Wm L. LANGE / PARAMOUNT / STYLE A", multiple wood purflings on resonator edges and concentric circles on back of resonator, Page geared tuners with ivoroid buttons, 1-1/8" nut, ~22-3/4" scale, with OHSC (blue lining) (SN:9057)
80U-2547 $700.00

PATTISON "GTR" BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

Made in Canada, this fine openback banjo has an integral Granadillo wood tone ring for a vibrant warm sound that projects well. Other features include an 11" diameter multi-ply birdseye maple rim with cherry rim cap, maple heel cap, dual rim rods, Canadian made Rickard hardware including ball lugs, 18 round hooks, open-end nuts, fabulous smooth edge tension hoop with side channel for the tension hooks and Waverly style tailpiece, birdseye maple neck with centerstrip, adjustable truss rod, 1-1/4" nut, birdseye maple fretboard with ebony inlays, maple peghead overlay, rich natural finish, Gotoh planet pegs & geared 5th peg, ebony capped maple bridge , Elite banjo head & 26-3/8" scale. Includes classic "bump-style" hardshell case.
PGTR1 $1850.00

PATTISON TUBAPHONE BANJO & CASE 12 Photos

Made in Canada, this fine openback banjo is finished in a vibrant translucent red. Features include an 11" diameter multi-ply birdseye maple rim with birdseye maple rim cap & heel cap, dual rim rods, Canadian made Rickard hardware including tubaphone tone ring, ball lugs, 18 round hooks, open-end nuts, notched tension hoop and Waverly style tailpiece, birdseye maple neck with centerstrip, adjustable truss rod, 1-1/4" nut, ebony fretboard with elegant inlays, maple peghead overlay, simulated maple neck and peghead binding, Gotoh planet pegs & geared 5th peg, ebony capped maple bridge, Elite banjo head & 26-3/8" scale. Includes classic "bump-style" hardshell case.
PTB2 $1850.00

PATTISON WHYTE LAYDIE BANJO & CASE 14 Photos

Made in Canada, this fine openback banjo is finished in a vibrant translucent blue. Features include an 11" diameter multi-ply birdseye maple rim with birdseye maple rim cap & heel cap, dual rim rods, Canadian made Rickard hardware including whyte laydie tone ring, ball lugs, 18 round hooks, open-end nuts, notched tension hoop and Waverly style tailpiece, birdseye maple neck with centerstrip, adjustable truss rod, 1-1/4" nut, ebony fretboard with elegant inlays, maple peghead overlay, simulated maple neck and peghead binding, Gotoh planet pegs & geared 5th peg, ebony capped maple bridge , Elite banjo head & 26-3/8" scale. Includes classic "bump-style" hardshell case.
PWL1 $1850.00

PISGAH BANJO COMPANY WALNUT 12" APPALACHIAN OPENBACK BANJO, #124 11 Photos

Handcrafted in North Carolina. Folks who play music from the mountains deserve an instrument built from the mountains, thus all native Appalachian hardwoods are used throughout. 12-inch 3-ply walnut rim with cherry rim cap, 5/16 inch hand rolled brass tone ring, three piece walnut neck with cherry center strip, Persimmon fingerboard, heelcap and peghead overlay, quilted star peg head inlay, ~26-3/16 inch scale length, carbon fiber truss rod. Dowel stick construction, frailing scoop, Gotoh tuners, nickel plated hardware, Remo Renaissance head, hand rubbed oil and varnish finish.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
PISGAH124 $1095.00

PISGAH BANJO COMPANY WALNUT 12" FRETLESS APPALACHIAN OPENBACK BANJO, #97 13 Photos

Handcrafted in North Carolina. Folks who play music from the mountains deserve an instrument built from the mountains, thus all native Appalachian hardwoods are used throughout. 12-inch 3-ply walnut rim with cherry rim cap, 5/16 inch hand rolled brass tone ring, three piece walnut neck with cherry center strip, Persimmon fingerboard, heelcap and peg head overlay, quilted star peg head inlay, ~26-3/16 inch scale length, carbon fiber truss rod. Dowel stick construction, frailing scoop, Gotoh tuners, nickel plated hardware, Remo Renaissance head, hand rubbed oil and varnish finish.
PISGAH97 .. list $1050.00 ours $995.00

R.C. ALLEN PLECTRUM BANJO (1970's) 11 Photos

EC- except needs work (heat press neck to straighten bow, dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), ~21/32" gold anodized aluminum rim with rounded top edge to function as tone ring, 24 brackets with individual flanges, 11" translucent plastic head, double bound walnut resonator with natural finish and two concentric rings of purfling, 1-piece mahogany neck with white bound rosewood fingerboard with engraved fan shaped inlays, ebony peghead overlay with pearl vine and logo inlays, tension tailpiece, armrest, chrome hardware, 4 geared pancake tuners with white plastic buttons, made in Alhambra, CA. by R.C. Allen -- worked with Paul Bigsby -- friend and luthier to Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and Joe Maphis, ~1-1/4" nut width, 26-3/8" scale, with HSC (burgudy lining)
80U-2542 $550.00

RAY ALDEN CHUBBY DRAGON FRETLESS (recent) 13 Photos

EC except for fine surface cracks on fretboard and wear on armrest, 1/2" rim with birdseye maple inner and outer faces, ebony rim cap, 2 piece birdseye maple neck, heelcap features Saturn inlay, fretless ebony fretboard, shooting star inlay by 5th string nut, side dot markers, frailing scoop, 11" head, rolled steel tone ring, 24 brackets and shoes, 5/8" ebony capped maple bridge installed (original bridge in case), No Knot tailpiece, bound headstock features overlay with Chubby Dragon inlay, backstrap features shooting star inlay, geared tuners and 5th string peg with amber buttons, built by Ray Alden in the USA, 1-9/32" deer antler nut, 25-1/5" scale, with HSC
60U-2711 $2,200.00

RECORDING KING CALIFORNIA Photo

Traditional open-back banjo features an 11" walnut rim, simple brass hoop tone ring, walnut neck with maple center stripe & adjustable truss rod, ~26-3/8" scale, dot inlaid rosewood fingerboard with star inlay at the 5th fret, 24 tension-hook pattern, Vega-style armrest, dual coordinator rods, geared tuners, nickel hardware, star peghead inlay, no-knot tailpiece and fiberskyn head. Imported from Asia.
RKB12 .. list $860.00 ours $645.00

RECORDING KING CALIFORNIA DELUXE 11 Photos

Traditional open-back banjo features an 11" walnut rim, walnut neck with maple center stripe & adjustable truss rod, ~26-3/8" scale, whyte laydie tone ring, ebony fingerboard, 24 tension-hook pattern, Vega-style armrest, dual coordinator rods, geared tuners, nickel hardware, ornate peghead inlay, no-knot tailpiece and fiberskyn head. Imported from Asia.
RKB24 .. list $1060.00 ours $795.00

RECORDING KING MADISON 12 Photos

OPENBACK BANJO - Great old-timey banjo features a very nicely designed, specially shaped 11" diameter 3-ply maple rim that requires no tone ring, but yields a very fine sound. Other features include maple neck with adjustable truss rod, 24-bracket hook pattern with notched tension hoop, Remo frosted head, presto-style tailpiece, dual coordinator rods, planetary tuners & geared 5th peg, nickel hardware, dot inlaid rosewood fretboard and dark stained satin finish. Imported from Asia.
RKOB25 .. list $668.00 ours $499.00

RECORDING KING MADISON 11 Photos

OPENBACK BANJO - SCOOPED FRETBOARD - Great old-timey banjo features a very nicely designed, specially shaped 11" diameter 3-ply maple rim that requires no tone ring, but yields a very fine sound. Other features include maple neck with adjustable truss rod, 24-bracket hook pattern with notched tension hoop, Remo FiberSkyn head, no-knot tailpiece, dual coordinator rods, planetary tuners & geared 5th peg, nickel hardware, dot inlaid rosewood fretboard with scoop at the end to facilitate frailing, and dark stained satin finish. Imported from Asia.
RKOB25OT .. list $668.00 ours $499.00

RECORDING KING MADISON 10 Photos

RESONATOR BANJO - Great economical bluegrass banjo features a very nicely designed, specially shaped 11" diameter 3-ply maple rim that requires no tone ring, but yields a very fine sound; if you want maximal punch just keep the head tight. Other features include maple neck with adjustable truss rod, bound maple resonator, tube & plate flange, 24-bracket hook pattern with notched tension hoop, Remo frosted head, presto-style tailpiece, armrest, dual coordinator rods, planetary tuners & geared 5th peg, nickel hardware, fan-shape-inlaid rosewood fretboard and dark stained satin finish. Imported from Asia.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
RKRB25 .. list $800.00 ours $599.00

RECORDING KING MADISON DELUXE 11 Photos

RESONATOR BANJO - MAPLE - This bluegrass banjo features a classic 3-ply maple rim with cast bell brass flathead tone ring, maple neck with adjustable truss rod, bound maple resonator, cast one-piece flange, 24-bracket hook pattern with notched tension hoop, Remo frosted head, presto-style tailpiece, armrest, dual coordinator rods, planetary tuners & geared 5th peg, nickel hardware, bound rosewood fretboard with ornate inlay and hand-rubbed brown satin finish. Imported from Asia.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
RKRB35 .. list $1067.00 ours $799.00

RECORDING KING MADISON DELUXE 14 Photos

RESONATOR BANJO - MAHOGANY - This bluegrass banjo features a classic 3-ply maple rim with cast bell brass flathead tone ring, mahogany neck with adjustable truss rod, bound mahogany resonator, cast one-piece flange, 24-bracket hook pattern with notched tension hoop, Remo frosted head, presto-style tailpiece, armrest, dual coordinator rods, planetary tuners & geared 5th peg, nickel hardware, bound rosewood fretboard with ornate inlay and hand-rubbed brown satin finish. Imported from Asia.
RKRB36 .. list $1200.00 ours $899.00

RECORDING KING MODEL 954 TENOR BANJO (1940) 16 Photos

EC-, 11" skin head, no tone ring, 24 brackets, original one piece flange, thin 7/16" maple rim, one coordinator rod, sunburst finish on rim, neck heel and resonator back, 2-1/4" deep arched-back maple resonator with double white binding, maple neck, bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl fan shaped inlays, 19 frets (refretted except for top 3), black painted peghead face with pearl fan inlay, four pancake tuners with pearloid buttons, tension hoop, arm rest, tailpiece cover and hooks are chrome-plated (maybe replated), rest of parts are nickel plated, back of neck and bottom edge of resonator show some wear, "GROVER PATENT" tailpiece, 1-7/32" nut width, ~22-5/8" scale, on consignment, with OSSC (blue lining) - price reduced
80U-2327 $2,400.00

RECORDING KING SONGSTER 15 Photos

Interesting entry level banjo, classic resonator banjo design with a simple brass hoop tone ring, 11" multi-ply maple rim, mahogany neck and resonator, adjustable truss rod, ~26-3/8" scale, 1-piece flange, rosewood fretboard, ornate fingerboard and peghead inlays, planetary tuners & geared 5th peg, armrest, Kershner tailpiece, nickel plated hardware and gloss natural finish. Imported from Asia.
RKB20 .. list $560.00 ours $420.00

RICHARD BROWN MESQUITE BANJOS OAK CREEK 5-STRING TRAVEL BANJO, WITH GIGBAG 14 Photos

Pro quality banjo weighs less than 4 pounds and is 26" long overall. 17" scale length, RB signture scoop, 14 fret Texas Ebony fingerboard, 8" Mesquite block rim, rolled brass tone ring, PegHed micro-geared tuning pegs. Tune to open D (DADF#A) or open A (EAEAC). Also works with double C and other tunings. Fits in airline overhead compartments. Includes gigbag. Strung with Aquila Classical Banjo strings.
MBOC5 $1450.00

ROVER RB-110 OPENBACK BANJO 9 Photos

Nicely designed student banjo features an 11" diameter multi-ply rim with simple brass hoop tone ring, mahogany neck with double-cut peghead and adjustable truss rod, ~26-3/8" scale, dot inlaid rosewood fretboard, planetary tuners, geared 5th peg, Waverly style tailpiece, 24 tension hooks, adjustable rim rod, armrest, frosted white head and ebony capped maple bridge. All the essentials. Imported from Asia.
RB110 .. list $550.00 ours $385.00

ROVER RB-115 RESONATOR BANJO 11 Photos

Nicely designed student banjo features an 11" diameter multi-ply rim with simple brass hoop tone ring, bound mahogany resonator, mahogany neck with double-cut peghead and adjustable truss rod, ~26-3/8" scale, dot inlaid rosewood fretboard, planetary tuners, geared 5th peg, Waverly style tailpiece, 24 tension hooks, adjustable rim rod, armrest, frosted white head and ebony capped maple bridge. All the essentials. Imported from Asia.
RB115 .. list $650.00 ours $455.00

ROVER RB-20 BANJO 13 Photos

5-STRING OPENBACK - Inspired by the old Harmony banjos this openback features an 11" diameter composite rim w/ standard 24-hook pattern, beveled tension hoop w/ flat hooks, Vega style armrest, bound mahogany neck w/ dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard & adjustable truss rod, solid peghead w/ guitar style tuners, friction 5th peg, these do tend to have minor cosmetic blemishes but all-in-all a nice entry-level banjo. Imported from Asia.
RB20 .. list $295.00 ours $230.00

ROVER RB-20, SHOPWORN 12 Photos

5-STRING OPENBACK - New, but shopworn (chip in fretboard between 20th & 21st frets), inspired by the old Harmony banjos this openback features an 11" diameter composite rim w/ standard 24-hook pattern, beveled tension hoop w/ flat hooks, Vega style armrest, bound mahogany neck w/ dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard & adjustable truss rod, solid peghead w/ guitar style tuners, friction 5th peg, these do tend to have minor cosmetic blemishes but all-in-all a nice entry-level banjo. Imported from Asia.
RB20SW $190.00

ROVER RB-20P BANJO 11 Photos

PLECTRUM OPENBACK - Inspired by the old Harmony banjos this openback features an 11" diameter composite rim w/ standard 24-hook pattern, beveled tension hoop w/ flat hooks, Vega style armrest, bound mahogany neck w/ dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard & adjustable truss rod, solid peghead w/ guitar style tuners, a nice entry-level plectrum banjo.
RB20P .. list $295.00 ours $230.00

ROVER RB-20T BANJO 10 Photos

TENOR OPENBACK - Inspired by the old Harmony banjos this openback features an 11" diameter composite rim w/ standard 24-hook pattern, beveled tension hoop w/ flat hooks, Vega style armrest, bound mahogany neck w/ dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard & adjustable truss rod, solid peghead w/ guitar style tuners, a nice entry-level tenor banjo.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
RB20T .. list $295.00 ours $230.00

ROVER RB-35 RESONATOR BANJO 11 Photos

Features cast aluminum integral rim / flathead tone ring unit, bound mahogany neck & resonator, 2-piece flange, dot inlaid rosewood fingerboard, paddle shaped headstock with guitar-style tuners, geared 5th peg, nickel plated hardware, adjustable truss rod, 24 tension hooks, grooved tension hoop, Waverly tailpiece, armrest & 26-5/8" scale. Imported form Asia.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
RB35 .. list $495.00 ours $365.00

S.S. STEWART STYLE NO. 4 (c.1894) 16 Photos

EC, ~11-1/4" skin head, ebony fretboard with fancy pearl inlay, cherry neck with exceptionally nice carved heel, 30 brackets, metal clad rim with fancy engraving on outside and ornate marquetry on inside, geared tuners installed, modern No Knot tailpiece, a very fine example of Stewart craftsmanship, 1-1/4" nut, 26-1/8" scale, on consignment, with SSC (SN:15282)
60U-2708 $5,000.00

SAGA SS10 OPENBACK BANJO 10 Photos

S.S. Stewart inspired design. 11" diameter rim of 3/8" maple, w/ simple brass hoop tone ring, 24 tension hook pattern, classic tailpiece and frosted Remo head. Mahogany neck w/ rosewood fingerboard, adjustable truss rod, planet-pegs, geared 5th peg. ~26-3/8" scale. A nice old-timey banjo.
SS10 .. list $550.00 ours $385.00

SAGA SS10P PONY BANJO 10 Photos

Short scale (~19-3/4") 17-fret for open C-tuning. S.S. Stewart inspired design. 11" diameter rim of 3/8" maple, w/ simple brass hoop tone ring, 24 tension hook pattern, classic tailpiece and frosted Remo head. Mahogany neck w/ rosewood fingerboard, adjustable truss rod, planet-pegs, geared 5th peg. Uses standard banjo strings. Total lengthof banjo is ~31." If you are interested to tuning these to a standarg G-tuning, we recommend you adjust the string gauges as follows (1st-to-5th): .012, .014, .016, .022W, .012, all loop end.
SS10P .. list $550.00 ours $380.00

SAVANNAH SB300 (recent) 14 Photos

EC except needs work (adjust coordinator rods, dress frets, setup, etc, - sold AS-IS), dark sunburst finished maple neck and double white-bound resonator, 5/8" rim, flathead tone ring, white-bound 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with fancy steamboat style inlays, 24 bracket hooks, dual coordinator rods, one-piece flange, Planetary-style tuners with pearloid buttons, fiddle-shaped peghead with pearl logo and vine inlay, chrome hardware, stamped flower pattern on armrest, 1-7/32" nut width, 26-3/8" scale, import model, with flat-lid HSC (black lining)
70U-3770 $485.00

SCORPION RESONATOR BANJO & CASE, SHOPWORN 15 Photos

NEW, but shopworn. (Small dents on back of resonator.) - Hand made by Italian craftsman and banjo player Silvio Ferretti. Neck and resonator of curly maple stained a dark amber color, ivoroid binding, bound rosewood fretboard (1-1/8" nut width, 26-3/16" scale) with black/white check purfling, Scorpion inlay pattern, Sullivan Historic Growth rim with Blaylock no-hole LOD flathead tone ring (unplated and polished), Remo Weatherking frosted head, concentric purfling rings on back of resonator, gold plated Prucha hardware, engraving by Wayne Holcomb on tension hoop, armrest and Presto style tailpiece, Krishot gold pancake tuning gears with ivoroid buttons, Scorpion bridge
SCORP5 .. list $4500.00 ours $4000.00

STELLING BELLFLOWER WITH OLD WOOD RIM & CASE 14 Photos

New rim built of kiln-dried old wood dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior and turned into a superior tone machine by Tony Pass. Black walnut neck and resonator, Stelling patented tone ring, nickel hardware, ebony fretboard with flower and leaf inlays, floral inlay in peghead. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
LFBELL .. list $5000.00 ours $4000.00

STELLING CRUSADER WITH OLD WOOD RIM & CASE 11 Photos

Mahogany neck & resonator, Stelling patented wedge-fit tone ring. Special features include a new peghead design, a slightly longer scale for more power (26.428" vs. 26.25"), and a straight nut with compensated bridge (vs. the traditional Stelling compensated nut). Rim is kiln-dried old wood dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior and turned into a superior tone machine by Tony Pass. Nickel hardware. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
CRUSADER .. list $5000.00 ours $4000.00

STELLING GOLDEN CROSS (1980's) 16 Photos

EC-, walnut neck and resonator, gloss natural finish, ivoroid-b-w binding with checkerboard trim on neck and resonator, ebony fretboard with fancy pearl inlays, Stelling one-piece flange and wedge-fit flathead tone ring, non-original "Old Wood - Lost Forest" rim, ivoroid-bound headstock with pearl logo, cross, and various inlays, 5 geared tuners with pearloid buttons, railroad spikes at frets 7 thru 10, good sound, with OHSC (green lining) (SN:N/A NOW)
70U-3717 $3,400.00

STELLING GOLDEN CROSS WITH OLD WOOD RIM & HSC 24 Photos

Fancy curly maple neck and resonator with golden sunburst stain, nickel hardware, Stelling patented tone ring, ebony fretboard with unique inlay pattern. Rim built by Tony Pass of kiln-dried old timbers dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
LFGOLDCROSS .. list $5500.00 ours $4400.00

STELLING MASTER FLOWER WITH OLD WOOD RIM & CASE 20 Photos

New rim built of kiln-dried old wood dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior and turned into a superior tone machine by Tony Pass. - Fancy walnut neck and resonator, Stelling patented tone ring, nickel hardware, bound ebony fretboard, bound peghead, pearl flower & leaf inlays (same as Sunflower), purfling rings in resonator. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
LFMFL .. list $5833.00 ours $4645.00

STELLING RED FOX WITH OLD WOOD RIM & CASE 16 Photos

New rim built of kiln-dried old wood dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior and turned into a superior tone machine by Tony Pass. Neck and resonator of fancy curly maple with reddish stain, Stelling patented tone ring, nickel hardware, ebony fretboard with maple leaf inlays, red fox inlaid in peghead. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
LFREDFOX .. list $5000.00 ours $4000.00

STELLING STAGHORN WITH OLD WOOD RIM & CASE 18 Photos

New rim built of kiln-dried old wood dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior and turned into a superior tone machine by Tony Pass. Figured claro walnut neck and resonator, Stelling patented tone ring, nickel hardware. Abalone purfling on side of resonator (upper and lower edge), along side of neck and around heel. Unique inlay pattern in ebony fretboard. Carved maple staghorns on back of resonator. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
on order, expected arrival date 10/20/13
LFSTAGHORN .. list $7500.00 ours $6000.00

STELLING SUNFLOWER WITH OLD WOOD RIM & CASE 16 Photos

Curly maple neck and resonator with Cremona sunburst stain, Stelling patented tone ring, nickel hardware, ebony fretboard with flower & leaf inlay pattern. Rim is kiln-dried old wood dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior and turned into a superior tone machine by Tony Pass. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
LFSUN .. list $5000.00 ours $4000.00

STELLING SWALLOWTAIL with OLD WOOD RIM & CASE 16 Photos

Sunburst stained curly maple neck and resonator, swallows, acorns & Celtic knots inlaid in bound ebony fretboard, engraved pearl swallows in headstock and resonator, nickel hardware, railroad spikes at 7,8,9 and 10th frets, Stelling patented flathead wedge-fit tone ring, one piece flange, rim built by Tony Pass of kiln-dried old timbers dredged from the "Lost Forest" in the depths of Lake Superior. Stelling archtop hardshell case. Railroad spikes installed at frets 7,8,9, & 10.
LFSWALL .. list $6167.00 ours $4935.00

SULLIVAN VINTAGE 35 BANJO & CASE 13 Photos

MAHOGANY - Classic 1930's era pre-war style 5-string resonator banjo designed and built to deliver that highly sought after pre-war sound. Genuine Honduran mahogany neck and resonator, Sullivan historic old-wood rim, Sullivan vintage-35 flathead tone ring, 1-piece die cast flange, notched brass tension hoop, vintage mahogany nitrocellulose lacquer finish with aging toner, Brazilian rosewood fretboard with ornate custom Sullivan pearl inlay, double-cut peg head with ebony overlay and custom Sullivan inlays, Keith standard tuning pegs with grained ivoroid buttons, nickel hardware, Presto-style tailpiece, one-leg armrest, dual rim rods, 2-way truss rod, 1-1/4" wide bone nut, 26-3/8" scale, medium crown frosted head, "old wood" bridge, shaped hardshell case, lifetime warranty, made in Kentucky, USA.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
SBV35-MAHOGANY $4299.00

THE KING CELLINI MODEL (c.2002) 21 Photos

EC, 11" frosted top head, 5/8" maple rim, 20 hole McPeake tone ring, double white-bound resonator with sunburst finish, dark stained 1-piece flamed maple neck with white-bound rosewood fretboard, 22 frets, fancy Flying Eagle pearl inlay pattern with block engraved "Cellini" at 21st fret, dual coordinator rods, 1-piece flange (some minor cracks in plating), Presto tailpiece, 2 Five-Star planet tuners with gold plating, 2 nickel plated planetary tuners and geared 5th string tuner all with white plastic buttons, ebony peghead overlay with fancy pearl inlays and "The King" logo, railroad spikes at frets 7 and 9, 1-1/4" nut width, ~26-3/8" scale, nice banjo built in USA by Jerry Adair, with HSC (plum lining), price reduced
70U-3477 $1,850.00

UNIVOX TENOR BANJO 14 Photos

VG-EC, 11" Renaissance head, 7/16" rim, one-piece flange (small piece missing near tailpiece), 20 hole flathead tone ring, 12 brackets, chrome hardware, mahogany neck with repaired headstock crack, b-w-bound rosewood fingerboard with bowtie inlays, stairstep tuners (one mismatched button), rosewood headstock overlay with logo and other fancy pearl inlays, 1-3/16" nut, ~23" scale, with SSC
80U-2541 $375.00

UNLABELED BRITISH 7-STRING MINSTREL BANJO (1870's?) 18 Photos

VG-EC but not best set up for playability (sold AS-IS -- call for details), this is a stunning 19th century fretless instrument made in England, ~13-7/8" skin head on deep scalloped oak rim with 12 brass brackets (with hand-turned nuts), maple and walnut (with inlaid multi-laminate strips) veneer on outside of rim, attractive hardwood tailpiece with ebony veneer, black-finished 7-string neck with very decorative marquetry inlays, headstock is uniquely carved with scallops between the pegs and the end of the peghead has an upturned lip, 7 decorative ebony pegs, with guitar SSC
60U-2677 $4,500.00

VEGA FAIRBANKS WHYTE LAYDIE NO. 2 (1910) 13 Photos

EC, 10-15/16" Fiberskyn head, maple rim with tortoise plastic interior binding (binding on outer edge replaced, looks good), 2-piece maple neck, ivoroid-bound 22 fret ebony fingerboard with engraved dot, oak leaf and star inlays (first 3 frets replaced), 1-5/16" nut width, 27" scale, Whyte Laydie tone ring, bracket band, 28 brackets (some new nuts), No Knot tailpiece, ebony heelcap and peghead overlay, engraved pearl griffin, oak leaf and star headstock inlays, five mechanical friction tuners with ivoroid buttons, dowel stick is stamped "FAIRBANKS BANJO / MADE BY / THE VEGA COMPANY / BOSTON, MASS." and is stamped "NO 2" on one side and "WHYTE LAYDIE" with serial # on the other, good sound, on consignment, with newer SSC - price reduced (SN:26599)
60U-2624 $3,600.00

VEGA LITTLE WONDER & CASE by DEERING 14 Photos

Dark finish maple neck and 3-ply 11" rim, 26-3/8" scale, ebony fretboard with dot inlays, ebony nut and peghead overlay, Vega logo and engraved star in peghead, frosted plastic head, 4 planetary tuning gears, geared 5th string peg, armrest, Deering True Tone Presto style tailpiece. Deering hardshell case included.
VEGALW .. list $1559.00 ours $1279.00

VEGA LONGNECK & CASE by DE ERING 9 Photos

Extra long neck banjo in the style of the 1960's Vega Pete Seeger model, tubaphone tone ring, bracket band, bound ebony fretboard with 25 frets and dot inlays, 32" scale (27" scale with capo at 3rd fret and banjo at concert pitch), pearl inlaid Vega logo and star in headstock, one-piece dark-stained figured maple neck, nickel hardware, 5 geared tuners, fine sound. Hardshell case
VEGALONG .. list $5039.00 ours $3995.00

VEGA NO. 2 TUBAPHONE & CAS E by DEERING 16 Photos

Light amber finish curly maple neck, maple 3-ply 11" rim with bracket band, tubaphone tone ring, 26-3/8" scale, ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard with dot and star inlays, ebony peghead overlay with fancy inlay & Vega logo, plastic head, 4 planetary-geared pegs, geared 5th string peg, Presto tailpiece, single leg armrest, nickel hardware. Hardshell case included.
VEGA2 .. list $4079.00 ours $3269.00

VEGA OLD TYME WONDER & CAS E by DEERING 15 Photos

Little Wonder openback with features preferred by players of Old-Time tunes. - Dark satin finish maple neck and 3-ply 11" rim, 26-3/8" scale, ebony fretboard (scooped above the 17th fret for easy play over the neck) with dot inlays, ebony nut and peghead overlay, Vega logo and engraved star in peghead, 4 planetary-geared banjo pegs, geared 5th string peg, Fiberskyn head, Vega style armrest, No-Knot tailpiece. Wooden archtop hardshell case with Deering logo and locking latch.
VEGAOTW .. list $1799.00 ours $1459.00

VEGA PETE SEEGER EXTRA LONG NECK (1964) 14 Photos

EC, sunburst finish on extra long (2 piece) maple neck, bound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, 25 frets, bracket band, 24 brackets, ~10-15/16" head, tubaphone tone ring, dual coordinator rods, headstock overlay features logo and star inlays, factory original Grover Waverly tuners installed (originals are included), 1-3/16" nut, 32-1/8" scale, includes original Vegalon head, with OHSC, on consignment (SN:A-11158)
60U-2700 $4,250.00

VEGA SENATOR & CASE by DEERING 15 Photos

Dark finish maple neck & multi-ply maple rim, Little Wonder tone ring (steel hoop inside spun brass sleeve, nickel plated), Renaissance head, planetary tuners with geared 5th string peg, No-Knot tailpiece, ebony fretboard with star at 5th fret. Traditional hardshell case.
SENATOR .. list $2039.00 ours $1649.00

VEGA STYLE M TUBAPHONE TENOR BANJO (1928) 12 Photos

VGC except needs some work (replace heel cap, one tuner bushing, six hooks and nuts, bridge and tailpiece, and missing fretboard binding, repair chips in end of fretboard, clean, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), 10-15/16" frosted plastic head, 1/2" rim with tortoise plastic binding, tubaphone tone ring, 28 brackets, with bracket band, pie plate resonator, maple neck, ivoroid-bound 17 fret fingerboard with varied inlay pattern, Grover "PAT" tuners with ivoroid buttons, 1-1/8" nut, ~21" scale, a good candidate for conversion, no case (SN:83044)
80U-2498 $750.00

VEGA TUBAPHONE (c.1979) 12 Photos

EC- except needs some work (replace missing thumbscrew, bracket hook, and nut, dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), 11" frosted plastic head, 24 brackets, one-piece flange, tubaphone tone ring, 23/32" maple rim, semi-gloss amber finish on neck and double ivoroid bound quilted-maple resonator, 3-piece maple neck with white bound ebony fingerboard, 22 frets, dot and star inlays, ebony headstock overlay with "Vega" logo and star inlay, dual coordinator rods, 4 geared tuners and geared 5th string tuners with pearloid buttons, 2 leg armrest, chrome hardware, 1-3/16" nut, ~26-3/8" scale, made in Asia, price reduced (SN:2498)
70U-3502 $750.00

VEGA VEGAPHONE PROFESSIONAL TENOR BANJO (1929) 12 Photos

VGC+, except needs some work (straighten and shim neck, glue loose binding on fretboard and interior of rim, dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), maple neck and tortoise plastic-bound pie-section resonator, ~10-15/16" frosted plastic head, 1/2" maple rim, tubaphone tone ring, 28 brackets and individual flanges, 19 fret ivoroid-bound ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays (star inlay at fifth fret and scroll inlay at first fret), 1-5/32" nut width, ~23-1/8" scale length, bent Vega armrest, "VEGAPHONE - PROFESSIONAL" engraved Presto tailpiece, "VEGA" logo and fancy pearl inlays on headstock, tuners stamped "PAT. PEND." with ivoroid buttons, with OHSC (green lining, no hinges) (SN:86212)
80U-2523 $1,100.00

VEGA WHYTE LAYDIE NO. 2 (1922) 16 Photos

EC-, 10-15/16" Renaissance head, Whyte Laydie tone ring, 28 brackets, double tortoise plastic-bound inside of rim, single tortoise plastic-bound outer rim, maple neck with black center strip, ivoroid-bound ebony fingerboard with pearl star at 5th fret, pearl dot inlays, replacement Five Star Planetary tuners, original ivoroid buttons installed (original tuner hardware in case), cammed "No Knot" tailpiece with "PATENT PENDING" imprint, ~27-1/8" scale, 1-1/4" nut width, nice, with OHSC (green lining), price reduced (SN:48682)
60U-2519 $3,200.00

VEGA WHYTE LAYDIE NO. 2 (1925) 13 Photos

EC-, natural finish, maple neck and rim, tortoise plastic binding on inside and outside of rim cap, bound ebony fretboard, dot and star inlays, 22 frets, 10-15/16" head, 28 brackets (several are newer) and shoes (on band), Whyte Laydie tone ring, No Knot tailpiece, headstock overlay features star inlay, (older) Planetary tuners and (newer) geared 5th string peg installed, sounds great, 1-1/4" nut, 27-1/8" scale, NO CASE (SN:63638 / 63633)
60U-2712 $2,900.00

VEGA WHYTE LAYDIE NO. 2 (1929) 14 Photos

VG-EC, natural finish, maple neck and rim, tortoise plastic binding on inside and outside of rim cap, bound ebony fretboard, dot and star inlays, 22 frets, 10-15/16" head, 28 brackets and shoes (on band), Whyte Laydie tone ring, No Knot tailpiece, headstock overlay features star inlay, geared tuners on a lean but work just fine, mechanical friction 5th string peg, good sound, 1-1/4" nut, 27" scale, with (rough) OHSC (SN:85506)
60U-2485 $3,500.00

WASHBURN B-160K SONNY SMITH MODEL (recent) 13 Photos

EC, dark natural finish, maple neck and (double bound) resonator, bound rosewood fretboard, segmented block inlays, 22 frets, 11" head, 24 brackets, 1 piece flange, flathead tone ring, armrest, tension tailpiece, bound headstock features overlay with logo and (segmented) crown inlays, 5 geared tuners with smoke pearloid buttons, sold AS-IS (needs action adjustment, new bridge, minor set up, etc.), 1-3/8" nut, 26-1/2" scale, with OHSC (SN:DC07100010)
70U-3636 $800.00

WEYMANN KEYSTONE STATE STYLE 2 TENOR BANJO (1920's) 14 Photos

EC- except needs minor work (dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), 2-piece birdseye maple neck, curly maple slip on resonator with Brazilian rosewood binding, ivoroid-b-w-bound 19 fret fingerboard with fancy floral inlays, multi-colored wood underlays, dark stained headstock overlay with fancy inlays, 11" skin head, megaphonic rim stamped "PATENTED", hooks and nuts go through rim, Brazilian rosewood rim cap, rope pattern marquetry around top of rim, wood armrest, mechanical friction pegs with ivoroid buttons, ~21-7/8" scale, 1-1/8" nut width, with newer HSC (SN:34818)
80U-2543 $1,750.00

WILDWOOD ARTIST MODEL RESONATOR BANJO & CASE, CURLY WALNUT 11 Photos

Fancy curly walnut neck & burl walnut resonator, bound ebony fretboard, flower & leaf inlays of abalone & white pearl, flathead tone ring, one-piece cast zinc flange, resonator & neck bound in ivoroid with decorative wood purfling, nickel plated hardware. Hardshell case.
ARTISTCWAL .. list $3690.00 ours $2770.00

WILDWOOD BALLADEER OPENBACK BANJO Photo

Featuring a Tubaphone tone ring, bracket band, curly maple neck with tree of life inlay pattern. Nickel hardware; available with a natural or dark stained finish. (Formerly called the Heirloom Soloist model.)
BALLAD

dark finish	$2695.00

WILDWOOD EXOTIC WOOD OPENBACK BANJO, BUBINGA 11 Photos

Neck and 11" block construction rim of tropical bubinga, grenadillo wood tone ring and Renaissance head for a clear but mellow tone. Neck has laminated center strip of contrasting woods (maple & wenge), neck and rim bound with curly maple, ebony fretboard ( 1-1/4" nut, 26-3/16" scale), diamond position inlays and star at 5th fret, fretboard scooped above the 17th fret for easy play over the neck, ebony peghead overlay with pearl Wildwood logo and abalone vine inlay, planetary tuning gears, 24 brackets, Waverly tailpiece, Vega style armrest. Light and smooth, satin oil finish.
WILDEX5 .. list $2570.00 ours $1925.00

WILDWOOD HEIRLOOM OPENBACK BANJO Photo

Curly maple neck, ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard with fancy engraved Vega style inlays, 11" maple pot with tubaphone tone ring and bracket band. Available in natural or dark finish - a very sharp looking banjo!
HEIRLOOM

dark finish	$2325.00

WILDWOOD MINSTREL OPENBACK BANJO Photo

Great sounding banjo with tubaphone tone ring, ebony fretboard and dot inlays. The maple neck and rim with a high gloss finish make this a great looking banjo as well!
MINSTREL

dark finish	$1495.00

WILDWOOD TROUBADOUR OPENBACK BANJO Photo

Openback banjo with Tubaphone tone ring, maple neck & pot, ebony fretboard with bird inlays. Your choice of natural or dark stained finish.
TROUB

dark finish	$1720.00

WILDWOOD TROUBADOUR WITH BRACKET BAND, SCOOPED FRETBOARD 11 Photos

Dark finish openback banjo, maple rim, with tubaphone tone ring and bracket band. Flame maple neck, bound ebony fretboard with bird & flower inlays, scooped above 17th fret for easy play over the neck. Fiberskyn head.
TROUBCUST .. list $2750.00 ours $2050.00