{"title":"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":"gibson-mb-1-trapdoor-mandolin-banjo-1923-2822","title":"Gibson MB-1 Trapdoor Mandolin Banjo (1923)","description":"Gibson MB-1 Trapdoor Model Mandolin Banjo (1923), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, brown lacquer finish, maple neck and rim, ebony fingerboard, black tolex original hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 23 5\/8 in. (60 cm.), 10 1\/2 in. (26.7 cm.) diameter head, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) deep. Scale length is 14 in. (356 mm.). Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852771479692,"sku":"2822","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_87d9fd3c-ddd3-49d5-86b2-32cccc7d4892.jpg?v=1774327794"},{"product_id":"slingerland-s-s-stewart-university-banjo-ukulele-1927-2913","title":"Slingerland S. S. Stewart University Banjo Ukulele (1927)","description":"S. S. Stewart University Model Banjo Ukulele, made by Slingerland, c. 1927, made in Chicago, brown lacquer finish, black tolex original hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 21 5\/8 in. (54.9 cm.), 8 in. (20.3 cm.) diameter head, and 2 5\/8 in. (6.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 13 3\/4 in. (349 mm.). Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Slingerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852771676300,"sku":"2913","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_f949ec3e-7931-41c7-b59f-94aaa82c059e.jpg?v=1774327803"},{"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":"gretsch-clarophone-banjo-ukulele-1926-3287","title":"Gretsch Clarophone Banjo Ukulele (1926)","description":"Clarophone Model Banjo Ukulele, made by Gretsch, c. 1926, made in Brooklyn, NY, natural lacquer finish, maple rim and neck. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 21 in. (53.3 cm.), 7 in. (17.8 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/2 in. (6.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 13 1\/2 in. (343 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/8 in. (35 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gretsch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852772036748,"sku":"3287","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"bacon-day-special-no-1-tenor-banjo-1938-3291","title":"Bacon \u0026 Day Special No. 1 Tenor Banjo (1938)","description":"Bacon \u0026amp; Day Special No. 1 Model Tenor Banjo, c. 1938, made in Groton CT, dark brown sunburst lacquer finish, maple neck and rim, hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Overall Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Bacon \u0026 Day","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852772135052,"sku":"3291","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"j-r-stewart-company-banjo-ukulele-3344","title":"J. R. Stewart Company Banjo Ukulele","description":"J. R. Stewart Company Banjo Ukulele, made in Chicago. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCall or email us for additional technical information","brand":"J. R. 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Excellent Condition.","brand":"Weymann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852772855948,"sku":"3390","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_9eb2c664-3b0d-41db-86b7-8a5cb0d4e3a9.jpg?v=1774327845"},{"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-banjo-ukulele-1929-3413","title":"Harmony Banjo Ukulele (1929)","description":"Banjo Ukulele, made by Harmony, c. 1929, made in Chicago, dark brown lacquer finish, mahogany rim, maple neck. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 22 in. (55.9 cm.), 8 in. (20.3 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/2 in. (6.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 14 in. (356 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"Harmony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852773511308,"sku":"3413","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"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":"gretsch-clarophone-banjo-ukulele-1926-3472","title":"Gretsch Clarophone Banjo Ukulele (1926)","description":"Gretsch Clarophone Model Banjo Ukulele, c. 1926, made in Brooklyn, NY, natural lacquer finish, maple neck and rim. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 21 in. (53.3 cm.), 7 in. (17.8 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/2 in. (6.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 13 1\/2 in. (343 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/8 in. (35 mm.). Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Gretsch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852774363276,"sku":"3472","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_5dcdf24a-4832-4444-9258-2cbea524d3ae.jpg?v=1774327871"},{"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":"wm-lange-bruno-royal-artist-style-a-tenor-banjo-1926-3669","title":"Wm. Lange Bruno Royal Artist Style A Tenor Banjo (1926)","description":"Bruno Royal Artist Style A Model Tenor Banjo, made by Wm. Lange, c. 1926, made in New York City, natural varnish finish, laminated maple neck and rim, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 3\/4 in. (85.7 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 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Wm. Lange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852777279628,"sku":"3669","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"john-grey-sons-roy-smeck-standard-model-banjo-ukulele-1930s-4342","title":"John Grey \u0026 Sons Roy Smeck Standard Model Banjo Ukulele (1930's)","description":"John Grey \u0026amp; Sons Roy Smeck Standard Model Model Banjo Ukulele, c. 1930's, made in London, brown lacquer finish, original black soft shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 21 1\/4 in. (54 cm.), 5 3\/4 in. (14.6 cm.) diameter head, and 2 in. (5.1 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 13 in. (330 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Appears all original except newer bridge; light wear but overall very nice. Excellent + Condition.","brand":"John Grey \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852782096524,"sku":"4342","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"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":"yosco-composite-banjo-1920-4420","title":"Yosco Composite Banjo (1920)","description":"Yosco Composite Model Banjo, c. 1920, made in New York, NY, natural finish, laminated maple rim and neck. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis banjo consists of a c. 1920 Yosco hollow rim with an added flat-top tone ring and more recent Bacon-style curly maple neck with fancy pearl inlay on the fingerboard and headstock. A very good player with an interesting sound.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 1\/4 in. (94.6 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 1\/2 in. (673 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/8 in. (35 mm.). Excellent Condition.","brand":"Yosco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852782588044,"sku":"4420","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_449ad041-81f0-4c30-8e67-b516bec33f3f.jpg?v=1774328006"},{"product_id":"paramount-style-b-tenor-banjo-1926-4457","title":"Paramount Style B Tenor Banjo (1926)","description":"Paramount Style B Model Tenor Banjo (1926), made in New York City, natural varnish finish, laminated white holly rim, laminated maple neck and resonator, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a nice example of a the early-style Paramount tenor banjo. The Style B was a midline banjo in the company's professional line retailing at $150.00�it is still a very fancy instrument, a blonde woodbeauty with elaborate pearl inlay on the headstock and fingerboard and inlaid and laminated wood decoration everywhere. 1926 was the heyday of these beautiful instruments, and Paramount was considered one of the top builders of super-high quality orchestra banjos. For some reason the Style B was altered not long after this one would have been made in 1926 to a plainer headstock style so this is one of the last of the original fancier version.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 in. (86.4 cm.), 11 1\/4 in. (28.6 cm.) diameter head, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). All original, period skin head and even the original bridge. Includes a period Ludwig hard case which appears to have been with the banjo since new. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Paramount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852782817420,"sku":"4457","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_581d4e54-207d-4eaf-b325-71a47023bccf.jpg?v=1774328021"},{"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":"weymann-orchestra-style-1-tenor-banjo-1926-4635","title":"Weymann Orchestra Style 1 Tenor Banjo (1926)","description":"Weymann Orchestra Style 1 Model Tenor Banjo, c. 1926, made in Philadelphia, natural varnish finish, mahogany neck, rim and resonator; rosewood fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Style 1 Orchestra model was the plainest of Weymann's professional line, but still a top quality banjo retailing originally at the not inconsiderable sum of $160.00. It features the company's patented megaphonic rim with the hooks running through it, the most elegant of all 1920's banjo designs. Like all Weymann banjos, this is an extrtemely finely-made instrument with the company's customary attention to detail evident. The neck is two-piece laminated mahogany shaded dark with the bound ebony fingerboard inlaid with fancy shaped pearl pieces. The headstock overlay carries a \"Weymann\" logo of inlaid pearl letters with an elaborate floral design. The resonator is nicely figured mahogany with binding on both edges, the rim edge is bound as well. This banjo has the initially optional decorative flange around the top rim of the resonator, a very attractive addition. There is a natural rosewood armrest mounted to the hoop, another stylish unique Weymann feature. Overall this is a great sounding and very classy tenor banjo in the 1920's or today!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 34 in. (86.4 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 3 7\/16 in. (8.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 22 in. (559 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/8 in. (29 mm.). All original and complete, some minor wear and tear (mostly scratching to the resonator back) but overall a lovely example. Nickle plating is still shiny, no major finish marring-sounds and plays great as well. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Weymann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852789338252,"sku":"4635","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_efa2dc37-704e-4275-afe1-d8986999aa1b.jpg?v=1774328110"},{"product_id":"orpheum-style-3-tenor-banjo-1919-4644","title":"Orpheum Style 3 Tenor Banjo (1919)","description":"Orpheum Style 3 Model Tenor Banjo, c. 1919, made in New York City, dark brown varnish finish, laminated maple rim and neck, dyed maple fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 30 3\/8 in. (77.2 cm.), 11 1\/4 in. (28.6 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 21 in. (533 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Orpheum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852790812812,"sku":"4644","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_7a65fa4a-c0df-4085-aa3f-05685fab539e.jpg?v=1774328120"},{"product_id":"slingerland-banjo-ukulele-1924-4750","title":"Slingerland Banjo Ukulele (1924)","description":"Banjo Ukulele, most likely made by Slingerland, c. 1924, made in Chicago, natural finish, laminated maple rim, maple neck. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn early Slingerland-style Chicago made banjo uke with a beautifully hand-decorated head. The headstock is a lovely 19th century banjo-style seen only on the first instruments of this type, but the real charm of this one lies in the artwork. The head is covered with finely executed colored-ink drawings depicting an early flapper-style bathing beauty, a bobbed-hair girl's portrait and a Little-Nemo-derived redhead with a fur-trimmed skirt. One of the most charming examples of this period decoration we have seen, and a good playing and sounding instrument too boot!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 21 1\/2 in. (54.6 cm.), 7 3\/8 in. (18.7 cm.) diameter head, and 2 1\/8 in. (5.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 13 1\/2 in. (343 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). Some signs of use, head is a bit dirty but overall a fine player with no repairs, all original except possibly later tailpiece. Overall Excellent Condition.","brand":"Slingerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852793499788,"sku":"4750","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_65ab0d50-5212-4e73-b8d8-05f89916cc75.jpg?v=1774328158"},{"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":"bacon-day-silver-bell-1-tenor-banjo-1929-5035","title":"Bacon \u0026 Day Silver Bell #1 Tenor Banjo (1929)","description":"Bacon \u0026amp; Day Silver Bell #1 Model Tenor Banjo (1929), made in Groton CT, shaded maple finish, laminated maple neck, rim and resonator; ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis banjo is a typical 19-fret Silver Bell, the simplest instrument in Bacon's high-end professional B\u0026amp;D line. That's not saying it's a plain banjo-on the contrary the upper-end Silver Bells were both the fanciest and most expensive (for the period) banjos ever built, so even the #1 is a very flashy instrument retailing originally at $140.00. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flange has the familiar F-hole shaped cuts, the resonator back is beautifully figured burl maple, bound in black celluloid but with no nameplate. The multi-laminate maple neck has delicate shaped pearl inlays in the bound ebony fingerboard. The laminate headstock (both front and back) has a small decorative pearl piece on the back as well as elaborate face inlay. The Silver Bell series were among the finest banjos ever built, and this is a lovely example.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 1\/2 in. (85.1 cm.), 11 in. (27.9 cm.) diameter head, and 4 in. (10.2 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). A very good playing Silver Bell; appears all original except armrest (similar to the original but a period Bestone) and the Oettinger tailpiece is the correct style but appears later, probably 1960's. There is no mute and one resonator retaining bolt (out of 4) is missing. Finish has some minor wear overall; the headstock face and back appear to have been polished out (probably due to chipping lacquer). Set up with a period (possibly original) skin head and an original Bacon bridge. Typically excellent sound, an extremely fine 4-string banjo for jazz, Irish stylings or just about anything! Excellent Condition.","brand":"Bacon \u0026 Day","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852802314380,"sku":"5035","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"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":"gibson-tb-4-tenor-banjo-1923-5149","title":"Gibson TB-4 Tenor Banjo (1923)","description":"Gibson TB-4 Model Tenor Banjo (1923), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serial # 11861-1, sunburst finish, maple rim, laminated maple neck with ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere's a \"Loar Era\" Gibson that won't break the bank! This 1923 TB-4 tenor banjo is a particularly lovely instrument, although not the banjo design that Gibson is best remembered for! Nonetheless this \"trapdoor\" model - built not long before the Mastertone era - has many of the design and construction features that would soon distinguish that celebrated line. With a short-scale neck and smaller diameter rim these earlier Gibson banjos have the feel of having been designed by and for mandolin player - as indeed they were. While never particularly popular among most tenor banjo players, they are beautifully built instruments with an attractive nouveau esthetic all their own. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe narrow short scale neck is a 3-way maple\/ebony laminate with a dot-inlayed extended ebony fingerboard bound in grained ivoroid. The single-bound \"moccasin\" headstock is veneered with ebony and inlayed with a slanted \"The Gibson\" logo and slotted diamond and fleur-de-lys designs. The heel, rim and \"trap door\" resonator are flame maple, ivoroid bound and finished in a striking red-brown sunburst typical of this era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe heel is a beautiful shaded sunburst and the back of the headstock is black with a point faired into the neck's ebony stripe. The tuners are silver plated two-on-a-plate decorated Waverly gears with real pearl buttons, as also seen on style 5 Master Model instruments. The nut is real pearl, characteristic of only top-line Gibsons of this era. All hardware is silver plated; this is only seen on this specific era's Style 4. The rim is red-brown-finished, built of maple capped with ebony and carries the Lloyd Loar designed perforated tubular tone ring resting ball bearings that was used for the earlier Mastertones until 1927. The tube hook\/nut bearing used here would become half of the \"tube and plate\" flange system when the \"plate\" flange was added. This banjo features the then-new Gibson co-coordinator rod in addition to a wooden dowel stick, a fairly short-lived combination before the double-rod system was adopted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flat plate \"trap door\" resonator is sunburst finishedwith an inlaid wood marquetry ring and celluloid bound edge. This can be opened or closed to alter the tone of the banjo, adding \"piquancy\" in Gibson's phrasing. Inside the rim is a gold \"Gibson Guarantee\" label and impressed serial number. The original green-plush lined shaped case is included. This was an expensive($150) instrument in its day, equivalent to the F-4 mandolin and L-4 guitar and indeed was top of the line until the rare Style 5 Master Model line was introduced. A beautiful instrument and as a fine playable piece of 1920's Gibson product this an unequaled bargain for the enthusiast or collector.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 1\/4 in. (74.3 cm.), 10 3\/4 in. (27.3 cm.) diameter head, and 3 in. (7.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 19 in. (483 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). All original and complete; some play wear to neck finish and silver plating has some general tarnish-overall this is an extremely well preserved banjo. Plays perfectly, complete with the original green-lined HSC. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852804280460,"sku":"5149","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"vega-vegaphone-professional-tenor-banjo-1931-5156","title":"Vega Vegaphone Professional Tenor Banjo (1931)","description":"Vega Vegaphone Professional Model Tenor Banjo (1931), made in Boston, shaded maple finish, laminated maple rim and neck, ebony fingerboard, black tolex hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 1\/2 in. (85.1 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 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). A nice example overall; some moisture damage to the resonator back, on the upper quarter and some finish wear overall. Typically great Vega sound! Overall Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852804706444,"sku":"5156","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_1034a969-b4d1-4f56-bc71-e4258af70b9d.jpg?v=1774328313"},{"product_id":"bacon-professional-ff-mandolin-banjo-1918-4835","title":"Bacon Professional FF Mandolin Banjo (1918)","description":"Bacon Professional FF Model Mandolin Banjo, c. 1918, made in Groton CT, brown varnish finish, laminated maple rim, mahogany neck with ebonized fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 24 in. (61 cm.), 10 1\/4 in. (26 cm.) diameter head, and 2 in. (5.1 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 14 in. (356 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). A very nice example overall, not a lot of wear, all original hardware except tailpiece nut. Currently set up with a plastic head and mandolin-style bridge. Some finish wear at the back of the neck near the headstock and several small repaired cracks to the back of the internal resonator. Missing a very small chunk of marquetry from the rim near the neck heel. Plays and sounds excellent. Generally Excellent Condition.","brand":"Bacon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852804903052,"sku":"4835","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_35e99aac-1cca-48ff-b279-90f78c80f6ac.jpg?v=1774328309"},{"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":"gibson-tb-4-tenor-banjo-1922-5158","title":"Gibson TB-4 Tenor Banjo (1922)","description":"Gibson TB-4 Model Tenor Banjo (1922), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, red\/brown shaded maple finish, maple rim and neck, ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 29 in. (73.7 cm.), 10 1\/2 in. (26.7 cm.) diameter head, and 2 3\/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 19 in. (483 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). All original and very fine overall�some play wear to back of neck and dings to peghead face otherwise very clean example. Set up with a modern plastic head and grover bridge, an excellent player. Generally Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852806213772,"sku":"5158","price":1000.0,"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":"ludwig-capitol-special-tenor-banjo-1926-5218","title":"Ludwig Capitol Special Tenor Banjo (1926)","description":"Ludwig Capitol Special Model Tenor Banjo (1926), made in Chicago, serial # 1508, natural varnish finish, laminated walnut neck and resonator, brass rim, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 33 3\/4 in. (85.7 cm.), 10 7\/8 in. (27.6 cm.) diameter head, and 3 1\/2 in. (8.9 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 in. (584 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). Very clean overall; some plating wear and headstock finish polished out, with some repaired veneer cracks. Set up with a recent skin head and new bridge otherwise all original. A very fine example of the better earlier style Ludwig banjos, with a lovely OHSC. Excellent + Condition.","brand":"Ludwig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852806869132,"sku":"5218","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/collections\/banjos.oembed?page=11","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}