Elderly Instruments Latest - Bluegrass Banjo http://elderly.com/list/bluegrass_banjos/new.rss en-us copyright 2008 Elderly Instruments Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:00:03 -0400 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:00:03 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com EC, original 5-string neck, 40-hole archtop Mastertone tone ring, two-piece flange, 29/32" rim, dual coordinator rods, ~26-3/8" scale, 1-5/32" nut width, ivoroid-bound 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with diamond and slotted square inlays, fiddle-shaped peghead with pearl script "Gibson" inlay plus diamond and f-hole-shaped inlays, dark-stained maple neck and double ivoroid-bound maple resonator, Presto tailpiece, "GROVER PAT." tuners with ivoroid buttons, railroad spikes installed at frets 7, 8 and 10, original bracket wrench is even included, rare, a beautiful original 1920's Gibson 5-string, all original except 1/8" of neck binding, 5th string peg, new Presto tailpiece, plastic head, bridge, and strings! Great sound, and it's in great shape, with OHSC (blue lining) and Mark Leaf case (blue lining) (SN:9130-7) ($22,000.00) ]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3129.htm http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3129.htm EC+, 11" head, sunburst finish, flamed maple neck, ivoroid-bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard, pearl hearts and flowers inlays, 1-1/4" nut width, 26-1/8" scale, 20-hole flathead tone ring, 3/8" three-ply maple rim, one-piece flange, Presto tailpiece, double ivoroid-bound figured maple resonator, 2 "KEITH" D-tuners and 3 geared tuners with pearloid buttons, ebony headstock overlay, pearl headstock inlay and logo, railroad spikes at frets 7, 8, 9 and 10, nickel hardware, handcrafted by Jaroslav Prucha in the Czech Republic, on consignment, with thermoplastic HSC (SN:0478) ($3,400.00) ]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3134.htm http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3134.htm EC, mahogany neck and resonator, white binding, 20-hole bell bronze tone ring, one-piece cast zinc flange, double cut peghead with one small finish chip, Deering engraved tailpiece, bound ebony fretboard with wreath pattern inlays, resonator has concentric circles of purfling on back, pre-war "Golden Era" styling a fuller neck and deeper resonator, resonator walls taper for better projection, railroad spikes at frets 7, 9 and 10, nickel hardware, 1-1/4" nut width, on consignment, Deering wooden archtop hardshell case (green lining) (SN:01136007J728) ($2,500.00) ]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3125.htm http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3125.htm EC+, Greg Deering Limited model with figured walnut resonator and walnut neck, ivoroid-bound ebony fingerboard with fancy inlays, 1-5/16" nut width, ~26-1/4" scale length, double-bound resonator, extensive abalone trim on side of neck, ivoroid heel cap, i-b-i-bound headstock, flathead tone ring, one-piece flange, Deering engraved tailpiece, railroad spikes at frets 7, 9, and 10, five geared tuners with pearloid buttons, nickel hardware, with OHSC (green lining) (SN:0325205F593) ($3,350.00) ]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3130.htm http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3130.htm MAHOGANY - Flathead & archtop banjo all in one instrument. 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 maple rim, mahogany neck and resonator, tortoise-shell neck & resonator binding, ornately inlaid rosewood fretboard, double-cut peghead, adjustable truss rod, ~26-3/8" scale, planetary tuners & geared 5th peg, nickel hardware, white frosted head and flattop wooden hardshell case. Designed by Mitch Meadors, crafted by the Eric Sullivan and endorsed by Joey Cox, of "Doyle Lawson & Quick Silver." ($3195.00) ]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/MRB2.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/MRB2.htm EC, walnut stained maple neck and double ivoroid-b-w-bound resonator, ivoroid-bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl flower and leaf inlays, "Bellflower" in pearl block at 19th fret, 1-1/4" nut width, 26-1/8" scale, laminated maple rim, one-piece flange, Stelling "Wedge-Fit" tone ring, ebony peghead overlay with pearl "STELLING" logo and leaf inlays, five geared tuners, railroad spike holes filled at frets 7-10 , railroad spike at fret 12, and gold Shubb 5th string capo installed, includes a pair of imported D-tuners, with OHSC (heel and tail pads have been removed from inside) (SN:2862) ($2,500.00) ]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3127.htm http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3127.htm Version for lefties! This handy, compact "slide rule" for the banjo shows you every major chord and scale up the neck, up to 22 frets. Color coded dots outline each note of the triad; clear dots show you the notes of the scale. Helps you figure out where to put your capo, transpose from one key to another, and (by using the simple theory rules printed on the back) how to modify the major chord to make minor, augmented, diminished and seventh chords. Good for players who want to learn the neck better and for teachers looking for a clear visual aid for their students. Only 5" x 11" and less than 1/8" thick. ($16.95) ]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/668-8.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/668-8.htm With the Alison Brown Quartet. Eight renditions of holiday classics like "Sleigh Ride," "I'll Be Home For Christmas," "Let It Snow," more. With special guest Joe Craven. ($14.95) ]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/recordings/items/COMPASS-CD4470.htm http://elderly.com/recordings/items/COMPASS-CD4470.htm Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/SSTAR6.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/SSTAR6.htm EC, really sharp looking banjo gold hardware and nicely figured walnut neck and w-b-w double-bound resonator, this also features a 5/8" "Lost Forest" block rim by Tony Pass, Hopkins flathead tone ring, one piece flange, engraving on tension hoop, armrest and tailpiece, white-bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard with unique inlays (they tell a story), block inlay at 21st fret reads "Superfluous", ebony peghead overlay with lyre and fancy inlays, engraved geared tuners with ivoroid buttons, cool red, green and gold purfling on resonator and neck, 27" scale, 1-3/16" nut width, railroad spikes installed at frets 7, 9, and 10, label inside rim signed by Mike Longworth, Paul and David Hopkins, this isn't a "Louzee Lyre" it's a great banjo! With deluxe OHSC (plum lining), on consignment (SN:030-1) ($3,500.00) ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3118.htm http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3118.htm ARCHTOP - NICKEL HARDWARE - Classic resonator banjo features 3-ply maple 11" rim, bell brass archtop tone ring, 1-piece flange, mahogany neck and resonator, ebony fretboard with ornate inlay, double-cut headstock with fancy inlay, bound neck, resonator & peghead, planetary pegs, geared 5th peg, dual coordinator rods, adjustable truss rod, ~26-1/4" scale, Presto-style tailpiece, armrest, nickel plated hardware, frosted head, dual purfling rings on resonator & natural finish. Includes shaped wooden hardshell case. Imported from Asia. ($1125.00) ]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/RKB80A.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/RKB80A.htm Let Jake show you important techniques and ideas that will incorporate some modern sounds into your playing. Jake teaches the magic of the harmonized major scale as well as how to harmonize a melody in your solos. Banjo players at the beginner/intermediate level will get lots to work with here. 70 min. ($26.95) ]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/videos/items/457-DVD128.htm http://elderly.com/videos/items/457-DVD128.htm Book/CD set. Designed for learning the finger style five-string banjo in a larger musical context than previous single style based methods. Builds the theoretical and technical foundations needed to play in many styles. Beginning with a thorough grounding in the scales and chords coupled with well thought out fingerings in the keys of C, Am, and G, the student is presented with melodies, chord melodies, the folk strum, arpeggios, and the beginnings of the bluegrass banjo style. The varied musical studies and exercises come from many traditions and offer a logical and organic approach to learning the banjo. Tablature only. Beginners. 112 pp. ($14.95) ]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21639BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21639BCD.htm Book/CD pack. The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and a professional CD! Can be used by students who want to teach themselves, or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CD. You'll learn all the basics: holding the banjo, pinching, chord basics, rolls & slides, the capo, chords up the neck, lots more, with playing tips and techniques and over 90 great songs and examples, all performed on the CD. Tablature only. 48 pp. ($9.95) ]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-699897.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-699897.htm Book/CD set. Easy to understand lessons; the CD demonstrates each example and tune. Beginnning with fundamentals like choosing the best instrument and tuning, this comprehensive book covers basic to advanced techniques in a variety of tyles, from classical and bluegrass to reggae and bossa nova. Note/tab. Beginners. 104 pp. ($19.95) ]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/20-30227.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/20-30227.htm Takes the mystery out of improvising. Starting with standard banjo licks you already know, then showing how to make new breaks. Songs include: "Blue Ridge Cabin Home," "Bury Me Beneath The Willow," "Foggy Mountain Top," "Your Love Is Like A Flower," "Mama Don't Allow," "On and On," "Lonesome Road Blues," and "Roll On Buddy." All taught "by ear," the Murphy Method specialty - no printed material whatsoever! 110 min. ($19.95) ]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/videos/items/285-DVD107.htm http://elderly.com/videos/items/285-DVD107.htm A new entry to the increasingly popular "woody-flats" banjo realm. Styling is based upon the classic bluegrass flathead resonator banjo, but the 3-ply maple 11" diameter rim does not have the usual tonering. Rather, the rim itself has been shaped in such a way as to simulate a flathead tonering, yielding a still powerful sound without the weight typical of flathead banjos. Other classic features include mahogany neck & resonator, double-cut peghead, rosewood fretboard, fan style pearl inlays in fretboard and peghead, planet pegs & geared 5th peg, nickel hardware, dual coordinator rods, 1-piece flange, adjustable truss rod, 26-1/4" scale, dark stained mahogany gloss finish & shaped flattop wooden hardshell case. Imported from Asia. ($750.00) ]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/RKB50.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/RKB50.htm MAPLE - Flathead & archtop banjo all in one instrument. 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 maple rim, flame maple neck and resonator, tortoise-shell neck & resonator binding, ornately inlaid rosewood fretboard, double-cut peghead, adjustable truss rod, ~26-3/8" scale, planetary tuners & geared 5th peg, nickel hardware, white frosted head and flattop wooden hardshell case. Designed by Mitch Meadors, crafted by the Eric Sullivan and endorsed by Joey Cox, of "Doyle Lawson & Quick Silver." ($3195.00) ]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/MRB1.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/MRB1.htm 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. ($350.00) ]]> Sat, 24 May 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/RB115.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/RB115.htm VG-EC, original flathead tone ring, one-piece flange (in very nice shape, virtually no warpage at all), no label, 19/32" rim, 11" plastic head, original Presto tailpiece (with a center hole punched to accommodate 5 strings), double white-bound mahogany resonator with w-b-w concentric purfling rings, mahogany neck by (we are told) Frank Neat, white-bound rosewood fretboard with flying eagle inlay pattern, pearl Mastertone block inlay at 21st fret, railroad spikes at frets 7 and 9, double cut peghead, tuners appear to be Waverly double ring geared tuners with ivoroid buttons, nickel plated hardware. Includes an appraisal from Steve Huber which among other things states that it "is not uncommon to see a late flathead without a serial number chalked in the resonator or without a Mastertone warranty decal on the rim." We agree with this as well as the rim and all the hardware on the rim (including the flathead tone ring) is original, and that normally the serial number would appear on the back of the headstock (and the neck is not included or available). On consignment, with modern Gibson HSC (black interior). Important to note is that this banjo has a fantastic sound - it is loud and clear, a real herringbone killer! Easily one of the best we have heard. ($82,500.00) ]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3100.htm http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3100.htm EC-, mahogany neck and double white-bound resonator, 22-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl slotted diamond inlays, 1-9/32" nut width, ~26-1/8" scale, nickel hardware, one-piece flange, flathead tone ring, 5/8" maple rim, dual coordinator rods, Presto tailpiece, ebony peghead overlay with pearl banner that reads "DEERING", chrome geared tuners with pearloid buttons, geared 5th string tuner, something whited out on resonator label, with arched-lid wooden OHSC (blue lining) (SN:8914) ($1,550.00) ]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3099.htm http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3099.htm 2008 -- Two dozen more banjo goodies - eight originals - from Michigan's Barry van Guilder, aka Tiger-Bear Jon, including the title track dedicated to the state's I-75 highway. With friends Rachel Kanakis on mandolin and guitar, fiddler Lloyd Douglas, Natalie Mead van Guilder on hammered dulcimer and more. ($14.95) ]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/recordings/items/TBJ-CD8607.htm http://elderly.com/recordings/items/TBJ-CD8607.htm EC, walnut stained flamed 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, b-w-b peghead overlay with pearl "DEERING" banner and floral inlays, five geared tuners, two Scruggs-Keith tuners installed, Shubb sliding 5th string capo installed, on consignment, with Protec triangular foam HSC (SN:1085291-1751) ($2,100.00) ]]> Sun, 04 May 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3092.htm http://elderly.com/vintage/items/70U-3092.htm You need only minimal playing skills and three chords; G, C and D7 to accompany these beautiful songs of faith. If you are a beginning or "casual" player on a chording instrument, this is the book for you. Bursting with a variety of timeless standards your entire family will enjoy. Innovation arrangements made playable for folks who play for their own enjoyment. Melody and lyrics are included with all songs. Guitar, ukulele and five-string banjo diagrams are included for the three chords along with tips on strumming. Transposing and use of capo tips are included for singers. Beginners. 136 pp. ($14.95) ]]> Sat, 03 May 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21280.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21280.htm