EC, 12" Fiberskyn head, black 9/32" wood rim, 2-piece mahogany neck with semi gloss finish, fretless ebony fingerboard with frailing scoop, 26 brackets, No Knot tailpiece, ebony headstock overlay with abalone and pearl Saturn inlay, Five Star Planetary tuners with white pearloid buttons, made by Mike Ramsey in Appomattox, 1-5/16" nut width, with shaped hardfoam case (black lining) (SN:602)
60U-2731
$850.00
DEERING VEGA NO.2 TUBAPHONE (2011)
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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
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DOC HUFF CUSTOM #60 (2005)
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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
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DOUG UNGER CUSTOM ELECTRIC (2010))
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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
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DOUG UNGER CUSTOM ELECTRIC (2011)
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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
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DOUG UNGER FLOWERPOT TUBAPHONE CONVERSION (2011)
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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
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FAIRBANKS & COLE IMPERIAL (c.1888)
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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
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FAIRBANKS & COLE SILVER PLATED (c.1885)
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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
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FAIRBANKS CUSTOM "J.L. ORR" ELECTRIC (c.1896)
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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
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FAIRBANKS ELECTRIC (c.1890)
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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
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FAIRBANKS ENGRAVED RIM (c.1893)
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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
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FAIRBANKS REGENT (1909)
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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
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FINE MINSTREL BANJO
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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
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GOLD TONE CC-OT (recent)
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EC- except needs work (dress frets, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), 11" rim with brass hoop tone ring and Fiberskyn head, single coordinator rod, dark-stained maple neck with black bound rosewood fretboard, dot and star position inlays, railroad spike at 7th fret, fretboard scooped above 17th fret, Gold Tone logo and star on peghead, No Knot tailpiece, Vega style armrest, 4 diecast guitar style tuners with pearloid buttons plus geared 5th string tuner, 1-9/32" nut width, 26-5/16" scale, made in Asia, with gigbag (SN:21107481)
60U-2730
$300.00
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HARRY OAKES PRESENTATION MODEL (early 1890's)
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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
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HAYNES EXCELSIOR MODEL 218 (late 1880's)
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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
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L.B. GATCOMB CO. PICCOLO BANJO (c.1890)
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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
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LIBBY BROS. (mid-1890's)
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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
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RAY ALDEN CHUBBY DRAGON FRETLESS (recent)
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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
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S.S. STEWART AND SONS (1900's)
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VG-EC except repaired heel, dark natural finish, cherry neck, metal clad rim, ebony fretboard, star and dot inlays, 21 frets, 10-3/4" head, 24 brackets and shoes, Elite tailpiece, floral etching at heel, new ebony heel cap, headstock overlay features star and floral inlays, mechanical friction tuners and 5th string peg, 1-1/4" nut, 26-1/4" scale, with modern SSC, on consignment
60U-2719
$1,000.00
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S.S. STEWART STYLE NO. 4 (c.1894)
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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
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UNLABELED BRITISH 7-STRING MINSTREL BANJO (1870's?)
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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
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VEGA FAIRBANKS WHYTE LAYDIE NO. 2 (1910)
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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
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VEGA FAIRBANKS WHYTE LAYDIE NO. 2 (1910)
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VG-EC, natural finish, maple neck and rim, tortoise plastic binding on inside of rim (top and bottom), bound ebony fretboard, engraved dot and star inlays, 22 frets, 10-15/16" head, 28 brackets and shoes (on band), Whyte Laydie tone ring, No Knot tailpiece, armrest installed, headstock overlay features engraved star and Gryphon inlays, newer geared tuners installed, original mechanical friction 5th string peg, cool beans, 1-1/4" nut, 27" scale, with (rough) OHSC, on consignment (SN:26573)
60U-2722
$3,750.00
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VEGA PETE SEEGER EXTRA LONG NECK (1964)
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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 - price reduced (SN:A-11158)
60U-2700
$3,950.00
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VEGA WHYTE LAYDIE NO. 2 (1922)
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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
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VEGA WHYTE LAYDIE NO. 2 (1925)
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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
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VEGA WHYTE LAYDIE NO. 2 (1929)
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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
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