{"title":"5 String Banjos","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"s-s-stewart-5-string-banjo-1888-2744","title":"S. S. Stewart 5 String Banjo (1888)","description":"S. S. Stewart 5 String Banjo, c. 1888, made in Philadelphia, PA, natural varnish finish, spunover rim, cherrywood neck, ebony fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 36 in. (91.4 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/2 in. (6.4 cm.) deep. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Very Good + Condition.","brand":"S. S. Stewart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852770988172,"sku":"2744","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_c71874e4-bac3-403c-9165-ba3ece24edbf.jpg?v=1774327769"},{"product_id":"s-s-stewart-special-thoroughbred-5-string-banjo-1898-2799","title":"S. S. Stewart Special Thoroughbred 5 String Banjo (1898)","description":"S. S. Stewart Special Thoroughbred Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1898, made in Philadelphia, PA, natural varnish finish, spunover rim, cherrywood neck with ebony fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 36 3\/4 in. (93.3 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/2 in. (6.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"S. S. Stewart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852771315852,"sku":"2799","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_a30a1d71-b4b7-450a-a1de-d08bd4765e8c.jpg?v=1774327786"},{"product_id":"weymann-5-string-banjo-1905-2992","title":"Weymann 5 String Banjo (1905)","description":"Weymann 5 String Banjo, c. 1905, made in Philadelphia, PA, natural varnish finish, spunover rim, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 36 in. (91.4 cm.), 10 1\/2 in. (26.7 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/4 in. (5.7 cm.) deep. Scale length is 26 in. (660 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"Weymann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852771840140,"sku":"2992","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_53c34788-4810-4a53-9148-57f666eaf770.jpg?v=1774327813"},{"product_id":"thompson-odell-artist-5-string-banjo-1895-3395","title":"Thompson \u0026 Odell Artist 5 String Banjo (1895)","description":"Thompson \u0026amp; Odell Artist Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1895, made in Boston, natural varnish finish, spunover rim; mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 1\/2 in. (87.6 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/4 in. (5.7 cm.) deep. Scale length is 26 1\/2 in. (673 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/2 in. (38 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"Thompson \u0026 Odell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852772921484,"sku":"3395","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_b92e2c12-cee8-4ba6-9d36-7c1364ebe0ff.jpg?v=1774327847"},{"product_id":"harmony-electro-h-281-electric-5-string-banjo-1954-3433","title":"Harmony Electro H-281 Electric 5 String Banjo (1954)","description":"Harmony Electro H-281 Model Electric 5 String Banjo, c. 1954, made in Chicago, bronze lacquer finish. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 3\/4 in. (95.9 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 2 7\/8 in. (7.3 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Harmony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852773970060,"sku":"3433","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_0eccaeff-47fa-43a8-9c42-a7a078e34dd0.jpg?v=1774327861"},{"product_id":"fairbanks-cole-imperial-5-string-banjo-1890-3467","title":"Fairbanks \u0026 Cole Imperial 5 String Banjo (1890)","description":"Fairbanks \u0026amp; Cole Imperial Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1890, made in Boston, black varnish finish, half-spun rim, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 3\/4 in. (88.3 cm.), 11 7\/8 in. (30.2 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/4 in. (5.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 1\/2 in. (673 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5\/16 in. (33 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"Fairbanks \u0026 Cole","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852774133900,"sku":"3467","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_cdce43ee-e46e-476c-adb7-88280bb00325.jpg?v=1774327866"},{"product_id":"gibson-rb-250-mastertone-5-string-resonator-banjo-1964-3605","title":"Gibson RB-250 Mastertone 5 String Resonator Banjo (1964)","description":"Gibson RB-250 Mastertone Model 5 String Resonator Banjo (1964), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sunburst lacquer finish. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 1\/4 in. (94.6 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/4 in. (8.2 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 1\/4 in. (667 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). Generally Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852776755340,"sku":"3605","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_ec101a4e-f3f9-43ed-b13a-c6dc8e34d2f6.jpg?v=1774327902"},{"product_id":"harmony-electro-electric-5-string-banjo-1950s-4359","title":"Harmony Electro Electric 5 String Banjo (1950's)","description":"Harmony \"Electro\" Model Electric 5 String Banjo, c. 1950's, made in Chicago, bronze lacquer finish, maple body, spruce top. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 1\/2 in. (95.2 cm.), 11 1\/2 in. (29.2 cm.) wide, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). Some general finish wear (areas of moisture damage to treble side most noticeably) replaced jackplate and 5th string tuner button, otherwise original. Overall Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Harmony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852782293132,"sku":"4359","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_9a743813-a27c-46f6-8a20-dbeb9dc8d600.jpg?v=1774327989"},{"product_id":"kel-kroydon-5-string-resonator-banjo-2006-4392","title":"Kel Kroydon 5 String Resonator Banjo (2006)","description":"Kel Kroydon 5 String Resonator Banjo (2006), made in Hendersonville, Tennessee, black and shaded pearloid finish, maple nack and rim, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 7\/8 in. (96.2 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/2 in. (8.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 1\/2 in. (673 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Near Mint Condition.","brand":"Kel Kroydon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852782489740,"sku":"4392","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_3b15ba32-93a0-4c11-8928-be8fd638b2af.jpg?v=1774328001"},{"product_id":"recording-king-rk-r20-5-string-resonator-banjo-4412","title":"Recording King RK-R20 5 String Resonator Banjo","description":"Recording King RK-R20 Model 5 String Resonator Banjo, black rigid foam case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Near Mint Condition.","brand":"Recording King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852782522508,"sku":"4412","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"van-eps-plectrum-conversion-5-string-banjo-1920-4414","title":"Van Eps Plectrum Conversion 5 String Banjo (1920)","description":"Van Eps Plectrum Conversion Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1920, made in Plainfield , New Jersey, natural varnish finish, laminated maple neck and rim, ebony fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn original Van Eps plectrum banjo with an added fingerboard bump for a 5th string peg. The original internal dish resonator is missing and the tailpiece and tuners are newer; most other rim hardware is original. Replaced fingerboard with dot inlay similar to the original.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 38 1\/4 in. (97.2 cm.), 12 in. (30.5 cm.) diameter head, and 2 13\/16 in. (7.1 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 28 1\/2 in. (724 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5\/16 in. (33 mm.). Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Van Eps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852782555276,"sku":"4414","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_7fda7bfa-b33d-4d02-8240-46150a0bca41.jpg?v=1774328005"},{"product_id":"brooks-5-string-banjo-2008-4471","title":"Brooks 5 String Banjo (2008)","description":"Brooks 5 String Banjo, c. 2008, oil varnish finish, maple rim, stained walnut neck with ebony fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis interesting banjo consists of a 1880's style rim and hardware with a Little Wonder style tone ring. The fretted fingerboard features fancy shaped pearl inlay and the squared-off headstock has a vaguely Fairbanks-esque engraved pearl inlay pattern. The dowel stick bears the name \"Brooks\" and an inlaid 1936 Mercury Dime. A cool and somewhat unusual looking frailer.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 36 in. (91.4 cm.), 12 in. (30.5 cm.) diameter head, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 25 1\/2 in. (648 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5\/16 in. (33 mm.). Appears all original with some signs of use but no damage or repair. Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Brooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852782915724,"sku":"4471","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_359c14b7-a0de-4d65-8f74-5b6f17189558.jpg?v=1774328027"},{"product_id":"buckbee-5-string-banjo-1880s-4473","title":"Buckbee 5 String Banjo (1880's)","description":"5 String Banjo, most likely made by Buckbee (1880's), probably New York City, natural varnish finish, spunover rim, mahogany neck. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA typical late 19th century Buckbee style spunover rim banjo with 38 hooks (in the 1880's some banjos were priced by the number of hooks thay had!) set up for modern playing. Newer fretted dot-inlay fingerboard, Planet style geared tuners (with amber button reminiscent of the 1930's) and a No-Knot tailpiece make this a very good gigging banjo while retaining the original tone character.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 1\/8 in. (86.7 cm.), 10 13\/16 in. (27.5 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/8 in. (6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 25 in. (635 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Appears little used since restoration; well set up with a Fiberskyn head and steel strings-a good playing and practical 19th century player's banjo. Generally Excellent Condition.","brand":"Buckbee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852782948492,"sku":"4473","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_628074a2-7328-4c0c-ba73-43680b45bd4e.jpg?v=1774328028"},{"product_id":"ashborn-style-hybrid-5-string-banjo-1980s-4474","title":"Ashborn Style Hybrid 5 String Banjo (1980's)","description":"Ashborn Style Hybrid Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1980's, brown stain finish. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 38 1\/2 in. (97.8 cm.), 12 in. (30.5 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/4 in. (8.3 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 in. (660 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Some general play wear but no damage or repair...an excellent player. Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Banjo Maker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852783014028,"sku":"4474","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_3c3d0131-d8d5-476c-9d17-b8c1fa8a029a.jpg?v=1774328032"},{"product_id":"unlabelled-5-string-banjo-1880-4489","title":"unlabelled 5 String Banjo (1880)","description":"5 String Banjo (unlabelled), c. 1880, natural varnish finish, rosewood veneer laminated rim, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 in. (86.4 cm.), 11 1\/4 in. (28.6 cm.) width, and 2 1\/2 in. (6.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 25 in. (635 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/8 in. (35 mm.). Substantially original; set up for steel-string play with gold-plated planet pegs and a plastic head, otherwise unaltered. A good playing period banjo. Generally Excellent Condition.","brand":"unlabelled","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852783112332,"sku":"4489","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_7052341b-0e2a-4753-bae2-a053c3db79d8.jpg?v=1774328038"},{"product_id":"deering-banjo-company-goodtime-2-5-string-resonator-banjo-2009-4781","title":"Deering Banjo Company Goodtime 2 5 String Resonator Banjo (2009)","description":"Deering Banjo Company Goodtime 2 Model 5 String Resonator Banjo, c. 2009, made in Spring Valley, California, natural finish, maple neck, rim and resonator, black tolex hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 38 3\/16 in. (97 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/8 in. (7.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 in. (660 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). Near Mint Condition.","brand":"Deering Banjo Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852795007116,"sku":"4781","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_9c2d7a6f-ff43-4aca-9421-4e4db9d34920.jpg?v=1774328174"},{"product_id":"cedar-mountain-banjos-lo-gordon-dwight-diller-5-string-banjo-4828","title":"Cedar Mountain Banjos-Lo Gordon Dwight Diller 5 String Banjo","description":"Cedar Mountain Banjos-Lo Gordon Dwight Diller Model 5 String Banjo, made in Brevard, NC, natural finish. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 36 1\/2 in. (92.7 cm.), 11 7\/8 in. (30.2 cm.) diameter of rim, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 1\/2 in. (673 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/2 in. (38 mm.). Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Cedar Mountain Banjos-Lo Gordon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852797366412,"sku":"4828","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"gibson-rb-175-long-neck-5-string-banjo-1964-4954","title":"Gibson RB-175 Long Neck 5 String Banjo (1964)","description":"Gibson RB-175 Long Neck Model 5 String Banjo (1964), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serial # 189485, brown lacquer finish, laminated maple rim, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, original brown chipboard case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 42 5\/8 in. (108.3 cm.), 11 1\/8 in. (28.3 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/8 in. (7.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 32 in. (813 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Clean overall, very little play wear. No alterations except possibly changed (but period) tuners, and a slightly sloppily mounted 5th string peg. Plays and sounds very well, a nice example. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852799103116,"sku":"4954","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_421843e9-0b26-44f1-91f3-552d690316d8.jpg?v=1774328209"},{"product_id":"vega-style-m-tub-a-phone-conversion-5-string-banjo-1925-5051","title":"Vega Style M Tub-A-Phone Conversion 5 String Banjo (1925)","description":"Vega Style M Tub-A-Phone Conversion Model 5 String Banjo (1925), made in Boston, Mass., brown lacquer finish, laminated maple rim, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, black tolex hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 in. (94 cm.), 10 7\/8 in. (27.6 cm.) diameter head, and 2 5\/8 in. (6.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). Excellent playing condition, a good old-style (likely 1960's) conversion using the original headstock veneer. An excellent frailer with the expected great Tub-A-Phone sound. Includes a nice old '60's case, capo, and box of Black Diamond strings. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852803625100,"sku":"5051","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"stradolin-5-string-banjo-1950s-5054","title":"Stradolin 5 String Banjo (1950's)","description":"Stradolin 5 String Banjo, c. 1950's, made in New York, brown lacquer finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent beginner's 5-string, then or now. Very plain design but functional and decently made-an inexpensive starter banjo with some history!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 in. (94 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 1\/2 in. (673 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). Substantially re-worked recently (new rim hardware, new tuners, rim refinished, neck oversptayed, new wooden dowel) into a good beginner's 5-string. Skin head, straight neck, good old-time sound. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Stradolin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852803657868,"sku":"5054","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_1691e9f1-1fec-463e-a595-c649f23cdd1c.jpg?v=1774328243"},{"product_id":"alden-composite-5-string-fretless-banjo-1980s-4406","title":"Alden Composite 5 String Fretless Banjo (1980's)","description":"Alden Composite 5 String Fretless Banjo, c. 1980's, made in New York, black finish, spunover rim, wooden neck with Corian fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 35 3\/4 in. (90.8 cm.), 11 1\/4 in. (28.6 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/2 in. (6.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 25 in. (635 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/8 in. (35 mm.). Near Mint Condition.","brand":"Alden Composite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852804018316,"sku":"4406","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_b028b0e4-fc8b-479e-990a-bc30b4a7f0c0.jpg?v=1774328263"},{"product_id":"alden-composite-orpheum-style-5-string-banjo-1990-4472","title":"Alden Composite Orpheum Style 5 String Banjo (1990)","description":"Alden Composite Orpheum Style Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1990, natural finish, maple rim and resonator, ebony fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis banjo appears to be one of Ray Alden's personal designs, based on Rettberg \u0026amp; Lange Orpheum banjos from the 1910's. We call this very fancy creation the \"Chubby Frog\" based upon one of the fanciful and elaborate pearl Chinese-style fingerboard inlays. The rim and neck are burl maple, with multiple underlays and ivoroid capping and binding. The hoop and bracket shoes appear to be early 1900's pieces, everything else is more recent. A fine player and very uniqie banjo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 36 1\/2 in. (92.7 cm.), 11 5\/8 in. (29.5 cm.) diameter head, and 2 11\/16 in. (6.8 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 1\/4 in. (667 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/8 in. (35 mm.). Some light fretwaer and playwear to the Fiberskyn head, otherwise as built. A very good player, with a classic openback sound. Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Alden Composite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852804051084,"sku":"4472","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_d82cc290-5664-471f-9cec-90dddeeb6718.jpg?v=1774328265"},{"product_id":"ray-alden-custom-comet-5-string-banjo-1990-5058","title":"Ray Alden Custom Comet 5 String Banjo (1990)","description":"Ray Alden Custom \"Comet\" Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1990, made in New York, black finish, hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA really unique 5-string built for our late friend, noted oldtime banjoist Ray Alden. This banjo is built with a deep rim equipped with a simple tone ring and a vaguely Vega-style neck with 16 frets. The elaborate pearl inlay appears inspired mainly by the the 1890's Cole's Eclipse, but goes off in a much more whimsical astrological vein. The fingerboard and headstock (front and rear) has multi-hued cut pearl designs featuring stars, comets, an owl, a telescope, a bat, a witch on a broomstick and our favorite-Mickey Mouse as the sorcerer's apprentice. All work is to a very high level, this is a lovely and unusual banjo with a very fine sound for old-time playing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 in. (94 cm.), 12 1\/8 in. (30.8 cm.) diameter head, and 3 3\/8 in. (8.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 in. (660 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5\/16 in. (33 mm.). Almost no play wear, a bit of clouding to some plating but little sign of use. Comes with a vintage tenor case extended for 5-string, with some added mink (yes, mink) lining. Absolutely one of a kind! Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Ray Alden Custom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852804083852,"sku":"5058","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_02074a52-5c6d-4a54-b246-21b5f4f58e2a.jpg?v=1774328266"},{"product_id":"harmony-electro-h282-electric-5-string-banjo-1955-5043","title":"Harmony Electro H282 Electric 5 String Banjo (1955)","description":"Harmony Electro H282 Model Electric 5 String Banjo, c. 1955, made in Chicago, two tone red \u0026amp; white lacquer finish, original chipboard case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 3\/4 in. (95.9 cm.), 11 1\/2 in. (29.2 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). Beautiful original condition; very little wear or fade to the lovely original two-tone finish. Tailpiece has been changed; \"chicken head\" knob is old but not original. Includes the original chip case in quite good condition. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Harmony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852804149388,"sku":"5043","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_ce888776-6eb1-4143-b9ee-aa33a4d5cba7.jpg?v=1774328271"},{"product_id":"s-s-stewart-american-princess-5-string-banjo-1899-3457","title":"S. S. Stewart American Princess 5 String Banjo (1899)","description":"S. S. Stewart American Princess Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1899, made in Philadelphia, PA, natural varnish finish, spunover rim, cherrywood neck with ebony fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 32 3\/4 in. (83.2 cm.), 10 1\/4 in. (26 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/4 in. (5.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 24 1\/2 in. (622 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"S. S. Stewart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852805689484,"sku":"3457","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_3a3e8ce2-9692-4d88-aa78-31dca5108ddb.jpg?v=1774328344"},{"product_id":"unlabelled-ray-alden-5-string-fretless-banjo-4825","title":"unlabelled Ray Alden 5 String Fretless Banjo","description":"Ray Alden Model 5 String Fretless Banjo (unlabelled), natural finish, gig bag case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA likely handmade but well engineered 19th century style fretless banjo, which looks to be 20-25 years old. Nice dark minstrel-style sound; all wood rim no metal tonering. Planet tuners, No-Knot tailpiece-a good player but not marked with a maker's name or date.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 36 3\/4 in. (93.3 cm.), 12 in. (30.5 cm.) diameter head, and 2 7\/8 in. (7.3 cm.) deep. Scale length is 26 in. (660 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/2 in. (38 mm.). Some general light play wear but overall well preserved. Excellent Condition.","brand":"unlabelled","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852806082700,"sku":"4825","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"bacon-professional-ff-no-3-chubby-dragon-5-string-banjo-1907-5231","title":"Bacon Professional FF No. 3 \"\"Chubby Dragon\"\" 5 String Banjo (1907)","description":"Bacon Professional FF No. 3 \"Chubby Dragon\" Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1907, made in Boston, Mass., serial # 313, natural varnish finish, maple neck and rim, ebony fingerboard, original black tooled leather case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 36 in. (91.4 cm.), 10 3\/4 in. (27.3 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 in. (660 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/8 in. (35 mm.). A beautiful, original example of one of the most sought after of all openback banjos. Hardware complete and original except fotr two hooks (close period Vega replacements with open ended nuts) and the 5th string peg. Very little wear for a 100+ year old instrument-a light polish-out to the back edge of the rim and headstock- no other repair or restoration. Set up with steel strings and a new skin head-includes an amazing original \"bump\" pattern hard leather case. Plays excelent with a warm and complex sound-a wonderful banjo experience! Excellent Condition.","brand":"Bacon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852806672524,"sku":"5231","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_274b3f71-2c1c-4192-9a82-51482770746f.jpg?v=1774328392"},{"product_id":"john-bowlin-1865-5-string-fretless-banjo-4407","title":"John Bowlin 1865 5 String Fretless Banjo","description":"John Bowlin 1865 Model 5 String Fretless Banjo. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Near Mint Condition.","brand":"John Bowlin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852806770828,"sku":"4407","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_f8b099e7-1844-4216-8b2f-3b20f208d6a0.jpg?v=1774328398"},{"product_id":"gibson-mastertone-rb-250-with-huber-tone-ring-5-string-resonator-banjo-1964-5263","title":"Gibson Mastertone RB-250 with Huber Tone Ring 5 String Resonator Banjo (1964)","description":"Gibson Mastertone RB-250 with Huber Tone Ring Model 5 String Resonator Banjo (1964), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serial # 204063, sunburst lacquer finish, maple rim and resonator, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 1\/2 in. (95.2 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/4 in. (8.3 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 1\/2 in. (673 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/16 in. (27 mm.). A '60's Mastertone somewhat re-worked with an upgraded Huber flat-head tone ring and modern Grover tuners. The headstock has been oversprayed front and back and there is a finish patch on the resonator back, which has an overall polish-out as well. Original nickle-plated one-piece flange, hoop and hooks. A good working Bluegrass banjo. Generally Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852807229580,"sku":"5263","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_d7bdb1ef-3ab3-4b40-8e18-35825ed7da08.jpg?v=1774328415"},{"product_id":"lyon-healy-mystic-5-string-banjo-1905-5160","title":"Lyon \u0026 Healy Mystic 5 String Banjo (1905)","description":"Mystic Model 5 String Banjo, most likely made by Lyon \u0026amp; Healy, c. 1905, made in Chicago, spunover rim, poplar neck with ebony fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 35 1\/4 in. (89.5 cm.), 10 5\/8 in. (27 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/8 in. (6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 1\/2 in. (673 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/2 in. (38 mm.). A nice player, appears unaltered except for newer (1960's) geared tuners, plastic head and one replaced hook. Moderate wear overall but well preserved for 0ver 100 years old. A cool and attractive old openback 5-string. Generally Excellent Condition.","brand":"Lyon \u0026 Healy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852810473612,"sku":"5160","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"excelsior-5-string-banjo-1900-5293","title":"Excelsior 5 String Banjo (1900)","description":"5 String Banjo, stamped Excelsior, c. 1900, probably Boston, natural finish, spunover rim, ebonized fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very attractive older spunover rim 5-string, mostly distinguished by nice cut pearl inlay (including a whimsical owl sitting on the moon at the end of the fingerboard) and an unusual hollow notched hoop. \"Excelsior\" was a brandname of Haynes in Boston, so this banjo likely originated there. A nice intermediate-grade 19C. Style openback.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 35 in. (88.9 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 2 7\/16 in. (6.2 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 25 3\/4 in. (654 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5\/16 in. (33 mm.). Somewhat worn overall; most hardware is original with the exception of 1970's era geared tuners (one with a slightly mismatched button) and a plastic head. The hoop was notched long ago the fit the new head, and the dowel arrachment has been re-angled-typical set up techniques from 40+ years ago to make these old banjos play again. Some typical general wear, plating loss and there are small chips missing in the body end of the fingerboard but no major damage. Nice bright sound, a good little frailer! Overall Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Excelsior","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852810506380,"sku":"5293","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"mike-ramsey-chanterelle-5-string-banjo-1990s-4609","title":"Mike Ramsey Chanterelle 5 String Banjo (1990's)","description":"Mike Ramsey Chanterelle Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1990's, made in Appomattox, VA, dark brown rim, natural neck finish, laminated maple rim, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, black tolex hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 36 7\/8 in. (93.7 cm.), 12 1\/16 in. (30.6 cm.) diameter of rim, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 in. (660 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Very light play wear; plating very fine...this banjo has not seen a lot of play time since new. A nice Ramsey with a very full, deep sound. Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Mike Ramsey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852810801292,"sku":"4609","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_7338e07e-c4f6-4e9c-9701-ba32a2f1deac.jpg?v=1774328462"},{"product_id":"unknown-5-string-fretless-banjo-5059","title":"unknown 5 String Fretless Banjo","description":"5 String Fretless Banjo (maker unknown), brown stain finish. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 36 3\/4 in. (93.3 cm.), 12 in. (30.5 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/8 in. (7.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 in. (660 mm.). Width of nut is 1 7\/16 in. (36 mm.). Excellent + Condition.","brand":"unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852811227276,"sku":"5059","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_777931fb-ce52-4ba6-b78e-adb656065698.jpg?v=1774328480"},{"product_id":"kay-orpheum-5-string-resonator-banjo-1952-5273","title":"Kay Orpheum 5 String Resonator Banjo (1952)","description":"Orpheum Model 5 String Resonator Banjo, made by Kay, c. 1952, made in Chicago, natural lacquer finish, maple neck, rim and resonator, rosewood fingerboard, original black chipboard case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 38 1\/2 in. (97.8 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/4 in. (8.3 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 1\/4 in. (692 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). All original and a good player-tuner buttons a bit shrunken but very litle wear. A cool and interesting old 1950's resonator banjo, with the original SSC. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Kay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852811358348,"sku":"5273","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_f863b4b5-cede-4864-85e6-f95a8f690a5d.jpg?v=1774328488"},{"product_id":"kay-5-string-banjo-1950s-5227","title":"Kay 5 String Banjo (1950's)","description":"Kay 5 String Banjo, c. 1950's, made in Chicago, sunburst lacquer finish, maple neck and rim, rosewood fingerboard, original black chipboard case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 38 in. (96.5 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). Very nice, all original condition-even the head and bridge. The only alteration is the tuners replaced with guitar units early on-likely when new, as this model had non-geared pegs originally! Nice, warm sound. Includes the original chip case. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Kay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852811554956,"sku":"5227","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_c435abae-8d03-4547-9287-5a2c4e9f32ea.jpg?v=1774328500"},{"product_id":"bell-boucher-style-5-string-fretless-banjo-2010-5072","title":"Bell Boucher style 5 String Fretless Banjo (2010)","description":"Bell Boucher style Model 5 String Fretless Banjo (2010), made in Caro, MI, natural with faux grain accents finish, brown gunny sack case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 40 in. (101.6 cm.), 12 in. (30.5 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/2 in. (8.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 in. (660 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/2 in. (38 mm.). New, basically unplayed. Excellent sound, a very nice modern Minstrel style banjo. Near Mint Condition.","brand":"Bell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852811784332,"sku":"5072","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_812ee5ba-5b1f-4965-b50e-94406860a321.jpg?v=1774328512"},{"product_id":"slingerland-s-s-stewart-the-student-5-string-banjo-1928-5605","title":"Slingerland S. S. Stewart -The Student 5 String Banjo (1928)","description":"S. S. Stewart -The Student Model 5 String Banjo, made by Slingerland, c. 1928, made in Chicago, serial # 315, natural finish, maple rim and neck, ebonized fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 35 1\/2 in. (90.2 cm.), 10 3\/4 in. (27.3 cm.) diameter head, and 2 5\/8 in. (6.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 1\/4 in. (667 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). All original fittings and hardware except a plastic head and a modern bridge and nut; some general wear but nothing too heavy. Small old sealed split to the heel cap, otherwise no repairs. A cool find in an authentic 1920's 5-string, a good learner's or string band banjo then and now! Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Slingerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852962353292,"sku":"5605","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_5a306133-8468-4c74-b7a9-c952396affb3.jpg?v=1774328824"},{"product_id":"bacon-belmont-5-string-resonator-banjo-1960s-5604","title":"Bacon Belmont 5 String Resonator Banjo (1960's)","description":"Bacon Belmont Model 5 String Resonator Banjo (1960's), made in Brooklyn, NY, reddish brown sunburst and shaded pearloid finish, maple neck, rim and resonator, black chipboard case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 in. (94 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 7\/8 in. (9.8 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 1\/2 in. (673 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Appears all original with only minor wear-even has a genuine calfskin head, which adds quite a bit of depth and warmth to the sound. An excellent value in a vintage 5-string banjo, made here in our home of Brooklyn NY! Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Bacon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852963336332,"sku":"5604","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_f2c49f38-0cc7-43a3-ba0a-1d5c300a0153.jpg?v=1774328868"},{"product_id":"gibson-rb-00-5-string-banjo-1940-4948","title":"Gibson RB-00 5 String Banjo (1940)","description":"Gibson RB-00 Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1940, made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sunburst finish, maple rim and resonatorn maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, original black chipboard case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf all vintage fretted instruments one of the hardest items to find is an authentic original prewar Gibson five-string banjo. The four-string tenor banjo was the most popular style in the 1920's and 30's by a wide margin, particularly among those who could afford pricey instruments like Gibsons! Most extant old Gibson five-strings are conversions from tenor or plectrum banjos and an original \"5\" in any style is always an exciting find.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis instrument is an RB-00, the least expensive banjo in Gibson's line of the 1930's but still a considerable rarity in five-string configuration. These Style 00 instruments retailed originally at $30.00 and were available from the mid-'30's up until WWII. As is the case with this one they usually carry no serial number, making them impossible to date exactly. The features of these banjos tend to be somewhat inconsistent as well, with different versions assembled from stocks of parts which may have been intended for other instruments originally! By the late 1930's banjos were no longer a priority for Gibson and even well before WWII they often seem to have been put together somewhat randomly from whatever was available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis RB-00's plain-finished rim is a thin 1\/2\" laminate peculiar to the 00 series, carrying the familiar cast one-piece Mastertone flange and a single coordinator rod\/bolt neck attachment. There is no tone ring fitted and the hoop is fairly thin, while the hooks and armrest are standard Gibson fittings. The maple neck is sunburst finished on the back and has a pointed Kalamazoo-like headstock with a white script silkscreened Gibson logo on the black-painted face. The rosewood fingerboard is inlayed with four single pearl dots and has no binding. The tuners are two-tab Grovers with white celluloid buttons and the nut is plain ebony. Unlike the even cheaper Kalamazoo line banjos this Gibson is equipped with both an adjustable truss rod and an arched-back resonator, which is bound only on the bottom edge. The back and sides feature a nicely shaded sunburst effect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 00 style instruments were Gibson's attempt to make a \"Genuine Gibson\" available to anybody. For ambitious amateurs or hopeful entertainers on the way up dropping $30.00 on a good instrument in the late 1930's was a real possibility. Despite this, the five-string banjo was not nearly as popular even in country music as it would later become, and relatively few of even these inexpensive banjos were made compared to guitars or even mandolins in the same price range. This banjo is a fully original 1930's Gibson, and even without a heavy tone ring or fancy trim is as authentic as one can get for pre-war banjo stylings. Perfect for any pre-Bluegrass string band or solo\/duo playing with a surprisingly bright and powerful sound for a wood-top rim. Not a Mastertone, perhaps, but an instrument to reckon with nonetheless!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 1\/2 in. (95.2 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head. Scale length is 26 1\/2 in. (673 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). Completely original including head, bridge and looks like even (in the case!) the strings. Some small areas of staining on the resonator back and rim from the case interior likely getting damp at some point, otherwise only minor wear overall...finish is worn away in several spots on the back of the neck from play between the nut and 3rd fret, and there is one small worn spot near the heel. Fingerboard and frets are very nicely preserved with light wear. Includes the original chipboard case. A fabulous example of an authentic pre-WWII Gibson 5-string. ! Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852969889932,"sku":"4948","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_e44aeadf-2a28-4392-92d8-8f2de7f30a06.jpg?v=1774329093"},{"product_id":"unlabelled-ladies-5-string-banjo-1890-5446","title":"unlabelled Ladie's 5 String Banjo (1890)","description":"Ladie's Model 5 String Banjo (unlabelled), c. 1890, probably New York City, natural finish, spunover rim, mahogany neck with ebonized fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lovely if unassuming little banjo has been around for at least 120 years, and is still ready to make more music today. It was most likely built in the Buckbee factory in New York, but carries no maker's or seller's markings. It accompanied a young lady named Lillian Brown to Wilson College in 1895, and she neatly notated this under the head (split but included, if desired) in cursive with blue ink. This style of smaller banjo with a 9\" rim is often referred to as a \"Lady's\" instrument, and many young women were schooled in the \"advanced\" banjo music of the time on dainty instruments like this.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 31 1\/8 in. (79.1 cm.), 9 in. (22.9 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/4 in. (5.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 in. (559 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Well worn but intact and fully playable-heavy patina on the rim and hardware, lots of wear to the corners of the headstock but the neck itself is fairly clean. Hooks and nuts original except one is a period replacement and two are from the 1920's!The original Elite tailpiece is intact, the Champion-style tuning pegs appear original except for a new 5th string peg, the 5th string nut and the bridge are new as well. Just set up with a new skin head; very nice and surprisingly loud sound- a lovely playable antique. Overall Very Good + Condition.","brand":"unlabelled","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852969922700,"sku":"5446","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_1ad0a403-8ca1-4232-a9c6-8f96591e3b15.jpg?v=1774329095"},{"product_id":"vega-tu-ba-phone-vegaphone-profressional-conversion-5-string-banjo-1929-5560","title":"Vega Tu-Ba-Phone-Vegaphone Profressional Conversion 5 String Banjo (1929)","description":"Vega Tu-Ba-Phone-Vegaphone Profressional Conversion Model 5 String Banjo (1929), made in Boston, Mass., serial # 87105, shaded maple finish, laminated maple neck and rin, ebony fingerboard, black tolex hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent Vega conversion; newer 5-string neck (likely 1980's) using the original headstock veneer on a 1929 Vegaphone Professional pot. Set up with Planet tuners, a new Presto tailpiece; all other rim components original. The historically correct neck was made by Kentucky master craftsman James Webb using the original headstock overlay. A very fine old-time banjo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 36 1\/2 in. (92.7 cm.), 10 15\/16 in. (27.8 cm.) diameter head, and 1 3\/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 in. (660 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5\/16 in. (33 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852969955468,"sku":"5560","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_c58f0581-c0fc-4ac8-bde9-4b7c7599d015.jpg?v=1774329097"},{"product_id":"kay-5-string-resonator-banjo-1950s-6002","title":"Kay 5 String Resonator Banjo (1950's)","description":"Kay 5 String Resonator Banjo (1950's), made in Chicago, sunburst lacquer with decals finish, maple neck and rim, rosewood fingerboard, black chipboard case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 38 1\/16 in. (96.7 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 3\/8 in. (8.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). All original except a slightly later 5th string peg; some light wear but overall (mostly scratching to the back of the resonator) but overall well preserved. Set up with an old skin head, nice mellow sound, an excellent value in a beginner's banjo in the 1950's and now! Excellent Condition.","brand":"Kay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852971200652,"sku":"6002","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_e4dbc513-9a63-4031-91a0-2b10540be2e1.jpg?v=1774329112"},{"product_id":"vega-senator-5-string-banjo-1925-5036","title":"Vega Senator 5 String Banjo (1925)","description":"Vega Senator Model 5 String Banjo (1925), made in Boston, Mass., serial # 65104, shaded maple and natural varnish finish, laminated maple rim; mahogany neck with eponized maple fingerboard, black tolex hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 3\/8 in. (94.9 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 2 5\/8 in. (6.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Nice, clean original banjo...the only alteration is a repro No-Knot tailpiece. A nice frailer, set up with a skin head- a very good example of this classic old-time banjo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kT3czRaXVAM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e Overall Excellent Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852975526028,"sku":"5036","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_857f00e9-1b7c-425d-9297-5019503e79a4.jpg?v=1774329211"},{"product_id":"gibson-rb-100-5-string-resonator-banjo-1962-5367","title":"Gibson RB-100 5 String Resonator Banjo (1962)","description":"Gibson RB-100 Model 5 String Resonator Banjo (1962), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serial # 93488, dark mahogany with sunburst resonator finish, maple rim and resonator, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe RB-100 was Gibson's 1960's sub-Mastertone style banjo; it is similar in appearance with the full one-piece flange-resonator setup of the fancier models but has plain cosmetics and a simpler brass tone ring. The sound is not as powerful as the full Mastertone-tone ring models but still quite vibrant and with considerable volume. An excellent and versatile workhorse of a vintage Gibson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 3\/4 in. (95.9 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/2 in. (8.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 1\/4 in. (667 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). Well played, with some typical period additions. The headstock is fitted with adjustable cams for rapid tuning changes; there is a sliding 5th string capo mounted to the neck and strap buttons have been mounted on the resonator walls. There is a some fairly heavy plating wear to the flange and hoop but the neck and resonator finish is fairly well preserved, with some general wear. A cool gigging 1960's period Gibson banjo, not a full Mastertone but with a good solid folk\/stringband sound. Overall Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852985487500,"sku":"5367","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_d2438064-8927-4ac3-8498-06fc80f538d8.jpg?v=1774329441"},{"product_id":"fairbanksvega-no-2-special-5-string-banjo-1915-6330","title":"Fairbanks\/Vega No. 2 Special 5 String Banjo (1915)","description":"Fairbanks\/Vega No. 2 Special Model 5 String Banjo (1915), made in Boston, Mass., natural mahogany finish, laminated maple rim, mahogany neck with ebonized maple fingerboard, black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Special#2 is just about Vega's simplest Fairbanks-branded 5 string banjo, unassuming to look at but still built to the Company's highest standards of workmanship. Fairbanks were generally considered the world's premier banjo brand at the time, so even their basic instruments were professional quality. The #2's plain maple rim carries a light mahogany stain, the neck is natural mahogany capped with a fingerboard made of ebonized maple with a simple dot inlay. The headstock face is a plain ebonized wood with no inlay and the hardware is high grade but basic, with a thin 3\/8\" rim carrying no elaborate tone ring. The sound is still superb, sweeter than many banjos with a bit less volume and over-ring than the more complex Vega models but plenty of clarity and punch. A fine-quality authentic 1920's old-time and frailing banjo, ready for then next 100 years.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 35 3\/4 in. (90.8 cm.), 10 7\/8 in. (27.6 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/2 in. (6.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 in. (660 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). This old Fairbanks is in nice original condition overall; there is some light wear overall but really for its 99 years on earth this banjo has survived better than most! A little finish is rubbed off the back of the neck in the first position area and some old dryness cracks in the fingerboard, visible but stable. All hardware is original; there is an added armrest (easily removable if desired) and the instrument is fitted with an older Barcus-Berry pickup with a mini-jack clamped to a hook on the rim (no drilling involved!). Fitted out with an older Remo plastic head; an excellent frailer and the perfect definition on an \"Old time\" banjo. Includes a deluxe TKL Hard Case. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Fairbanks\/Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852986634380,"sku":"6330","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_d350dc90-567c-400a-bd50-e3dc3159b20c.jpg?v=1774329480"},{"product_id":"vega-fw-5-folk-wonder-5-string-banjo-1970s-6247","title":"Vega FW-5 Folk Wonder 5 String Banjo (1970's)","description":"Vega FW-5 Folk Wonder Model 5 String Banjo (1970's), made in Nazareth, PA, mahogany stain finish, laminated maple rim and neck, rosewood fingerboard, original black chipboard case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a \"Martin Era\" Vega Folk Wonder banjo, made in the period when the previously Boston-based company had been moved to Nazareth as a subsidiary of C. F. Martin \u0026amp; Co. This model is a basic but effective Vega openback, quite suitable for old time and frailing styles with a simple \"Little Wonder\" tone ring and plain bound, dot inlaid fingerboard. This is a very practical banjo with \"modern\" features like a truss rod and dual coordinator rods, but still part of the American Vega (and Martin) tradition.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 3\/4 in. (95.9 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Very nice original condition; an undisturbed classic openback Vega, complete down to the original \"Vegalon\" head and with only very minor wear anywhere. A nice playing and sounding banjo, an excellent frailer complete with the original SSC. Overall Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852986765452,"sku":"6247","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_f54a699b-d8f2-4ee3-b3f3-e295bc683ab7.jpg?v=1774329486"},{"product_id":"mike-ramsey-chanterelle-woody-model-5-string-banjo-2000-6354","title":"Mike Ramsey Chanterelle Woody Model 5 String Banjo (2000)","description":"Mike Ramsey Chanterelle Woody Model Model 5 String Banjo, c. 2000, made in Appomattox, VA, shaded maple finish, laminated maple rim and neck, bubinga wood tone ring, ebony fingerboard, black tolex hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 1\/4 in. (94.6 cm.), 12 in. (30.5 cm.) diameter head, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 in. (660 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/8 in. (35 mm.). All original but wirh some light playwear (notably to the head) and visible corrosion to the plating (looks like it's been to a few festivals!) but no damage, repair or finish loss. A wonderful sounding example of this unusual Farland-pattern banjo, which has a beveled 12\" wood rim instead of any metal tone ring. This makes for a wonderful frailer, quite unlike most modern banjos and like all Mike Ramsey instruments beautifully made. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Mike Ramsey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852990730380,"sku":"6354","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_1375c042-4e21-40a5-9e96-2dff6fe3c5bb.jpg?v=1774329648"},{"product_id":"vega-style-m-tu-ba-phone-conversion-5-string-banjo-1922-6456","title":"Vega Style M Tu-Ba-Phone Conversion 5 String Banjo (1922)","description":"Vega Style M Tu-Ba-Phone Conversion Model 5 String Banjo (1922), made in Boston, Mass., shaded maple finish, laminated maple rim; laminated mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis banjo is very fine large-rim Tu-Ba-Phone conversion with a top-quality Vega style neck by Wyatt Frawley. The pot is a 1922 Style M short-neck tenor, and remains all original except for a couple of hooks and a newer No-Knot tailpiece. It is still equipped with an original 1920's Rodgers head which helps give it an exceptionally good sound, the very essence of \"tubaphonery\".\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 1\/4 in. (94.6 cm.), 11 13\/16 in. (30 cm.) diameter head, and 2 5\/8 in. (6.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 in. (660 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5\/16 in. (33 mm.). Great sound, very well rounded with a deep and powerful ring. There is general wear to the original pot (especially on the botton edge)and the plating is fairly dull but it has no notable damage or repair, the more recent neck shows light wear overall. An exceptional player's old-time banjo, one of the best sounding Tu-Ba-Phones we have had. Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852990795916,"sku":"6456","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_dbbbae5f-f9c5-4216-b490-bcb947a82573.jpg?v=1774329653"},{"product_id":"orpheum-no-3-special-5-string-banjo-1915-4794","title":"Orpheum No. 3 Special 5 String Banjo (1915)","description":"Orpheum No. 3 Special Model 5 String Banjo, c. 1915, made in New York City, serial # 3236, natural varnish finish, laminated maple rim and neck, black tolex soft shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA truly beautiful and rare 5-string banjo from New York's premier makers Rettberg and Lange. The fancy Orpheum #3 Special was the highest cataloged model in the numbered style series. Along with the oversize rim Brass Band model, this represents Orpheum's instrument craft at its finest. The #3 Special features fancy shaped abalone inlay in the fingerboard and on both sides of the headstock, pearl button friction tuners, wood binding, multiple contrasting wood laminations everywhere and an extra marquetry strip around the rim. This banjo is quite rare in a 5-string model; most extant examples of this style are tenors. This particular instrument also includes a detachable period (early 1920's) resonator in a Vega-like pattern. A very fine example of a 1910's era top-quality banjo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 36 1\/2 in. (92.7 cm.), 11 1\/4 in. (28.6 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/2 in. (8.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 27 in. (686 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Appears all original except a few tension nuts and possibly the 5th string tuner button. Well played and loved; some plating loss (notably to the bracket shoes) and general finish wear overall. The fretboard has some wear especially in the first position but still appears to be fitted with original frets in good playable condition. Fitted with an older plastic head, a fine playing instrument and a very nice example of the finest in New York City banjomaking 100 or so years ago. Excellent - Condition.","brand":"Orpheum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852992073868,"sku":"4794","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_19814bb4-22b1-4876-b98c-0c425faf5d2d.jpg?v=1774329728"},{"product_id":"fairbanks-senator-5-string-banjo-1920-6357","title":"Fairbanks Senator 5 String Banjo (1920)","description":"Fairbanks Senator Model 5 String Banjo (1920), made in Boston, Mass., mahogany stain finish, laminated maple rim, mahogany neck with ebonized fingerboard, period black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Senator was about the plainest banjo in the Fairbanks\/Vega line but a fine quality instrument nonetheless. Built with a simple sheathed metal tone ring and plain mahogany finish, the Senator was a no-nonsense student banjo that is nonetheless highly prized today as a stellar old-time and frailing instrument. While the materials and finish are Spartan, all construction and fitting is to a typically high level as with all Vega banjos from this era. This one has an atypical oddity-the dowel stick was stamped \"Special\" and then overstamped to \"Senator\", a factory adjustment that is unusual but not unknown on these Boston made instruments. A lovely player and fine example of a nearly 100 year old Boston banjo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 35 1\/2 in. (90.2 cm.), 10 7\/8 in. (27.6 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/2 in. (6.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 26 in. (660 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). Good original condition overall; there is some finish chipping on the top side of the rim and general finish and plating wear over the entire instrument. All hardware is original except for a more recent No-Knot tailpiece. Newer nut and bridge, set up with a recent skin head. A fine playing and sounding old-time banjo, complete with a very cool period HSC decorated with an old 1920's prep school sticker. Overall Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Fairbanks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852992368780,"sku":"6357","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_fbed8b27-0f5f-4668-ba28-411ada97383c.jpg?v=1774329745"}],"url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/collections\/5-string-banjos.oembed?page=8","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}