Instruments - Banjos
A. C. Fairbanks Custom Electric - $15000.00
sku: 0914223, sn. 24567, ca. 1905. We are extremely pleased to present to banjo market place this unique offering from a private collection. This is a one of a kind A. C. Fairbanks banjo featuring the large, "Chubby Dragon" in the peghead and Whyte Laydie No. 7 inlays in the fingerboard and Gryphon inlay on the back of the peghead. The curly maple neck has ...
A. C. Fairbanks Whyte Laydie - $7500.00
sku: 0913843, sn. 22873, ca. 1904. a rare and beautiful banjo with an original custom Fairbanks neck featuring Number 7 peghead inlay and exquisitely engraved diamonds and stars in the fingerboard; carved heel. The 10-15/16" rim is marked No. 2 but has the marquetry trim of a number 7 on the rim cap. This banjo was put together from two "orphans" but is is a...
August Pollman Mandoline banjo - $495.00
sku: 0913862, ca. 1880s. five string neck on a teardrop mandolin body ; made of mahogany back and sides, with spruce top; no embellishments; beautiful sound for late evening banjo playing; replaced tailpiece...
August Pollman Mandoline banjo - $2000.00
sku: 0913863, ca. 1880s. rosewood back and sides, fancy pearl rosette; wooden binding all around; ebony fingerboard with some fancy pearl; Washburn shaped peghead with shield in peghead says "Gibbs" Chicago Music Company, Chicago IL. This is a very high grade Pollman instrument....
August Pollman Mandoline banjo - $950.00
sku: 0913865, ca. 1880s. fancy pearl inlays in ebony fingerboard; tear drop shaped, mandolin body with rosewood back and sides; many repaired cracks on the back; ivoroid bound fingerboard, back and sides...
August Pollman mandoline banjo - Call for price
sku: 0914288, ca. 1890s. tear drop shaped body with mahogany back and sides; spruce top with rose pickguard minor repaired back crack; a large pearl is inlayed where the Pollman plaque once was. five string banjo neck;...
Bacon FF Professional No. 2 - $1995.00
sku: 0914224, sn. 6774, ca. 1920. all maple with internal resonator rim with two "f" holes; fancy floral inlays in fingerboard; 11 inch rim X 27 inch scale...
Bacon Professional FF - Call for price
sku: 1014766, 349, ca. 1910. all maple, Hartford stamp banjo with no frills; simple peghead inlay as found on later Fairbanks-Vega Tubaphone banjos; all original with mild playing wear on the back of the neck. The rim is 10-3/4" with the standard FF tonering; The scale length is 26"....
Celebrated Benary - $495.00
sku: 0914235, ca. 1890s. 24-3/4" scale; metal clad rim is 10" rim with wooden tone ring. Flush metal frets; new no knot tailpiece; V shaped mahogany neck; well done repair at the end of the fingerboard; nice, little player...
Chuck Lee Ovilla - $1699.00
sku: 1014706, sn. 484. All natural Cherry banjo, neck and rim. Man on the moon inlay in the peg head. Two band style geared tuners with grained ivoroid buttons. The rim is 3 1/4 inches deep and 12 inches wide. The scale is 25 1/2 inches. Great punchy sounding banjo for old timey music. LIST PRICE NEW: $2165...
Cole Eclipse - $4950.00
sku: 0913849, sn. 779, ca. 1890. very early, Cole with ivory pegs, carved heel and butterfly inlay at the fifth fret. The neck has severe checking to the finish but the banjo appears all original. The rim measures 11-3/8" and the scale length is 27-1/4"...
Cole Model 2500 - $1850.00
sku: 0913855, sn. 2760, ca. 1900. 10-1/2" Eclipse rim; mahogany neck with 27-1/4" scale; ebony fingerboard with nicely engraved inlay...
Docs Banjos Custom - $2500.00
sku: 0914003, sn. 69, ca. 2006. Looking for an heirloom-quality, newly-built instrument that looks as beautiful as it sounds? Utilizing exotic woods, meticulous detail and old-world styling, Doc's Banjos has produced a fine instrument that will last for years to come. This 12" pot banjo features Tiger Myrtle, Wenge, and Oregon White Oak woods on the rim...
Douglas Unger Custom Electric - $6500.00
sku: 0914210, ca. 2009. Douglas Unger of Peninsula, Ohio is a retired Professor of Fine Art from Kent State University. He has been building banjos for 40 years and is recognized as the greatest builder ever of open back style banjos. His pearl engraving is finer than any of the old masters. He makes a banjo that can be treasured for a lifetime. T...
Douglas Unger Return to Prague - $6950.00
sku: 1014707, ca. 2009. This is the second banjo to feature the theme of Prague Castle where Douglas Unger of Peninsula, Ohio resided as an artist in residence for a summer. He has been building banjos for 40 years and is recognized as the greatest builder ever of open back style banjos. His pearl engraving is finer than any of the old masters. He...
Douglas Unger Special Presentation - $6950.00
sku: 0913429, . this is a very special instrument which Professor Unger designed and engraved while on sabbatical in the Czech Republic. He was staying in the city of Prague and, as this was his first trip to Europe, he was inspired by the great architecture of the land. Doug spent the summer painting in the Czech Republic as part of a gr...
E. C. Dobson - $799.00
sku: 1014662, ca. 1880s. one of the more unusual Dobsons we have ever owned. The 10 inch rim bears a "patent applied for" stamp as well as the makers name. It ia all, nickel silver with a short flange at the bottom for the hooks and nuts and a rounded edge on the top for a "tone ring". The neck with, a 25 inch scale, is inlayed with brass, marquet...
E. Hammig - On Hold
sku: 1014660, ca. 1880s. a beautifully made and well preserved fretted banjo made in NYC. This instrument has a solid, Brazilian rosewood neck with 26" scale. The spun over rim is 11 inches in diameter and fitted with early style hardware...bent hooks and square nuts. Champion tuners in the peghead and replacement 5th peg. Newer, rosewood tailpiece...
E. Hammig fretless - On Hold
sku: 1014663, ca. 1880s. an unusual and extremely rare, six string fretless banjo made in NYC. This instrument has a solid, Brazilian rosewood neck with 27-1/2" scale and a metal fingerboard. The spun over rim is 12 inches in diameter and fitted with 38, early style bent hooks and square nuts every other one being gold plated. Appropriate, replacem...
E. M. Ferguson Rochester NY - Call for price
sku: 0914074, ca. 1890s. 11 inch rim with 24 matching brackets, a style heavy notched tension hoop and Lohman patent tailpiece. The mahogany neck is in very good condition, the fretboard is clean but a large "ding" on the side at the 11th fret. 10 pearl inlays in the fretboard and large, 5 piece pearl in the peghead. The scale is 26 inches with 20 ...
Edward C. Dobson Chimes - $749.00
sku: 0914207, ca. 1890. A very interesting early banjo with many aspects of the Morrison instruments we have seen including peghead shape and rim hardware. The neck is mahogany and stamped on the heel and dowel stick. Ed. C. Dobson Maker, NY Chimes Banjo. The rim and tension hoop are engraved wit the initials of the maker and owner. 28" scale, 12...
Fairbanks and Cole fretless - $2000.00
sku: 0913859, ca. 1880s. this banjo is unmarked but undoubtedly an early 1880s Fairbanks with flush, ivory frets; real ivory tuners and tailpiece; 11-3/4" wooden rim with exquisite marquetry trim...
Fairbanks and Cole Imperial - $3500.00
sku: 0913856, sn. 8630, ca. 1880s. an early, high grade, Boston made banjo with ivory Maltese cross pegs, cobra hooks and 11-3/8" wooden rim with a delicate, chamfered edge inside; mahogany neck, with "boat" heel was refinished long ago; ebony fingerboard with 25-1/4" scale including 5 fret extension over the head and ornate, early pearl work. ...
Fairbanks and Cole Imperial - $4250.00
sku: 0914237, sn. 8408, ca. 1886. extremely RARE model with oak neck and unusual heel carving (the only on like this we have ever seen). The ebony fingerboard and peghead are inlayed with ornate snail shell. Complete with ivory Maltese cross tuners with pierced four leaf clovers and carved ivory tailpiece. The black rim is 12" and the scale length is 27". A...
Fairbanks Vega Whyte Laydie Style L - On Hold
sku: 0913838, sn. 49003, ca. 1920s. original 10-1/8" rim from a banjo mandolin set up with a fine, calfskin head. The maple neck, by Wyatt Fawley features simple inlay, ebony fingerboard with 24-1/2" scale. A beautifully balanced and great playing banjo....
Fairbanks-Unger Dogwood Regent - $3995.00
sku: 0913511, ca. 1900. a beautiful old/new creation from Professor Douglas Unger of Peninsula, OH. This banjo features an original, spun over 10-3/4 inch rim with new cobra hooks and closed end nuts. The interior of the rim is decorated with Victorian era marquetry. The neck is choicest mahogany and the ebony peghead and fingerboard are tastefull...
Fairbanks-Vega Tubaphone - $2450.00
sku: 0914212, sn. 62899, ca. 1920s. original, 11-13/16" Vega Tubaphone rim with maple neck by Wyatt Fawley. The maple neck features a classic, flowerpot inlay in the peghead and a beautifully carved heel. It has a 26" scale with places the bridge closer to the center of the head. The banjo is set up with a loose fitting fibreskin heard, medium strings and med...
Fairbanks-Vega Tubaphone no. 9 - $6950.00
sku: 0913467, sn. 45097, ca. 1920s. A fine, high-grade, player's instrument. The neck is straight as can be and plays like a dream. The hardware has been gold plated, it has a reproduction no-knot tailpiece, a geared fifth tuner, some mild fingerboard wear, and the neck and rim have been refinished. The heel carving is exceptional!...
Framus unmarked - $495.00
sku: 0913496, ca. 1960s. open banjo banjo with geared tuners and simple appointments. The banjo shows little playing wear. The rim has a single coordinator and metal tonering. Nicely made, Bavarian cream puff....
George C. Dobson Boston Mass - $950.00
sku: 1014664, ca. 1880s. This is a great playing, early fretted banjo by G. C. Dobson. The 11" rim is equipped with very unusual hardware and fitted with a new, calf skin head. The mahogany neck is 1-1/2" wide at the nut and has an ebony fingerboard with 25-1/2" scale. The banjo has newer geared tuners and plays great with steel strings. ...
Gold Tone BC-120 - $475.00
sku: 1014815, sn. 21002608. This is an economically priced companion to the BC-350 and BC-350+ banjo. Designed by Bob Carlin, this is an ideal old-time banjo. This banjo is easy to play and has a warm, full, well-balanced sound. It features a 12'' rim, frailing scoop, a wider fingerboard, a "hot-dog" vintage-style armrest. The scale length is 26 and 3...
Gold Tone BC-350 - $795.00
sku: 1014817, sn. 21002606. we are proud to offer this new banjo by Goldtone which is designed and played by banjo whiz, Bob Carlin. The banjo features a 12 inch rim with simple tonering and maple neck with 26-1/2 inch scale. Reasonably priced and great sound. ...
Gold Tone CC-Mini - $299.00
sku: 1014820, sn. 21002605. a miniature, old time banjo; The maple neck features a rosewood fingerboard and 20 inch scale with 1-3/16 inch width at the nut. White binding; Guitar tuners and Geared 5th string tuner, Great for traveling or a young player...
Gold Tone CCOT - $299.00
sku: 1014812, sn. 21002609. This is the perfect old-time banjo package for all you aspiring old-timers! The banjo features an 11 inch maple rim, fiberskin head, maple neck with a frailing scoop, geared tuning machines, and an antique brown satin finish. It comes with a padded gig bag, a strap, and an instructional DVD taught by banjo guru Bob Carlin. ...
Gold Tone CCOT - $299.00
sku: 1014813, sn. 21002547. This is the perfect old-time banjo package for all you aspiring old-timers! The banjo features an 11 inch maple rim, fiberskin head, maple neck with a frailing scoop, geared tuning machines, and an antique brown satin finish. It comes with a padded gig bag, a strap, and an instructional DVD taught by banjo guru Bob Carlin. ...
Gold Tone CCOT - $299.00
sku: 1014814, sn. 21002569. This is the perfect old-time banjo package for all you aspiring old-timers! The banjo features an 11 inch maple rim, fiberskin head, maple neck with a frailing scoop, geared tuning machines, and an antique brown satin finish. It comes with a padded gig bag, a strap, and an instructional DVD taught by banjo guru Bob Carlin. ...
Gold Tone CEB-5 - $875.00
sku: 1014816, sn. 21002582. new from Gold Tone this is a cello banjo with 14" rim set up with a Renaissance head; the neck has a 24-3/4" scale with 16 frets; Beautiful deep, rich sound. List Price $1199 ...
Gold Tone OT-6 - $879.00
sku: 1014818, sn. 21002574. New product from Gold Tone: the LoJo! Because sometimes 5 strings just aren't enough...Here's the new 6-string open back banjo! It features a giant 14-inch pot. It's set up with steel strings and boasts a low G string. It has a beautiful, deep, rich tone. It has a frailing scoop and plays quite nicely. ...
Henry C. Tallmadge Cincinnati OH - $749.00
sku: 0913394, ca. 1880s. RARE, early fretted banjo with 12 inch rim with extremely unusual hardware and metal inlays. Patented Nov. 20, 1883 stamped on the tension hoop. Missing 2 hooks and nuts, but a playable relic. PRICE REDUCED....was $995 now on sale for only......
J. B. Schall The Nelson - $750.00
sku: 1014666, ca. 1890s. RARE banjo made in Chicago by J. B. Schall with the dowel stick stamped H. C. Nelson Maker, Chicago and a nickel silver plate stamped The Nelson, Chicago Music Co. 195 & 197 Wabash Ave. Chicago. This banjo features a 13 inch spun over rim with all original hardware. The neck has a 28-1/2 inch scale; there has been a perfec...
John C. Haynes Baystate 317 - $495.00
sku: 0914206, ca. 1890s. good, open back five string with 11" spun over rim and 26" scale, mahogany neck. Suitable for playing with nylgut strings; ivoroid tuners, neck refinished...
Jos. Ricketts - $795.00
sku: 0914377, 6959, ca. 1890. a very good open back frailing banjo with 10-1/2 inch spun over rim; 25 inch scale, mahogany neck with thick, ebony fingerboard with simple inlays; inlaid silver plaque on dowel stick; original, ornate metal tailpiece; good old player ...
L. B. Gatcomb Model 50 - $4850.00
sku: 0914236, sn. 3793, ca. 1890s. 26 inch scale, mahogany neck with ornate, snail shell inlay throughout the fingerboard, and peghead. Beautiful and unusual heel carving. The 11" spun over rim features colorful, Greek key marquetry on the inside, carved ivory tailpiece, ivory tuners. It is an extremely rare find....
Libby Bros. Unmarked - $750.00
sku: 0914205, ca. 1890s. plain model from this little known maker from Gorham Maine; 11-1/2 inch metal rim with unusual tensioning system; mahogany neck with 26 inch scale some fancy, pearl work throughout 18 fret ebony fingerboard. This is a RARE and unusual instrument....
Luke Mercier Fretless - $1500.00
sku: 0914379, 52, ca. 2006. fine, recent banjo from this Canadian luthier. The simple, 11-1/2" rim is light weight and features 12 brass hooks and brass tension hoop. The maple neck has a great finish reminiscent of old patina. It is appointed with inlayed, flush frets...
Luke Mercier LM-D60-s - $2400.00
sku: 0914211, ca. 2009. Mercier is a contemporary instrument maker from Ontario, Canada. This banjo is constructed with a Silver Maple neck with 25-1/2" scale length. The headstock based on 1870's H.C. Dobson & Sons with West African Ebony headplate, ebony tuning pegs and Dobson style heel cut. The maple rim with rosewood exterior is 12" with Do...
Lyon and Healy Acme - $599.00
sku: 0913141, ca.1890. original pony style 5 string with 8" spun over rim; tuned an octave above a regular 5 string. This would make an ideal travel banjo; PRICE REDUCED....was $895 now on sale for only......
Lyon and Healy Star Trademark - On Hold
sku: 0914017, sn. 3154, ca. 1880s. early fretless banjo with a square peghead similar to many Lyon and Healy instruments we have seen. The peghead is stamped "STAR Trademark" registered. The neck is maple with inlayed, flush frets. The rim is light weight lapped oak with an outside veneer of pearwood trimmed with herringbone and ivoroid binding. The neck has...
Richard Brown Texas Traveler - $2195.00
sku: 0914238, ca. 004, ca. 2009. A scale, with 10" rim made from Mesquite, handcrafted in Laredo, Texas. The husky, esquite neck has a 22-7/8" scale with16 fret and slight scoop. Richard Brown signature bridge. Mesquite peg head overlay with Texas Ebony star motif. Gotoh geared tuners. Mesquite is an incredibly stable native Texas hardwood with great tona...
Rover RB-20 - $169.99
sku: 0913446, 0911185. Please Note: each of these instruments has been shop adjusted, restrung and tested here at the BVI workshop. They are not sold out of the box. These banjos are similar to the old Harmony banjos. This openback features an 11 inch composite rim with 24 flat hooks and beveled tension hoop; equipped with a Vega style armrest, n...
Rover RB-20 - $169.99
sku: 1014476, 0911210, 2010. Please Note: each of these instruments has been shop adjusted, restrung and tested here at the BVI workshop. They are not sold out of the box. These banjos are similar to the old Harmony banjos. This openback features an 11 inch composite rim with 24 flat hooks and beveled tension hoop; equipped with a Vega style armrest, n...
Rover RB-20 - $169.99
sku: 1014477, 0911188, 2010. Please Note: each of these instruments has been shop adjusted, restrung and tested here at the BVI workshop. They are not sold out of the box. These banjos are similar to the old Harmony banjos. This openback features an 11 inch composite rim with 24 flat hooks and beveled tension hoop; equipped with a Vega style armrest, n...
Rover RB-20 - $169.99
sku: 1014478, 0911197, 2010. Please Note: each of these instruments has been shop adjusted, restrung and tested here at the BVI workshop. They are not sold out of the box. These banjos are similar to the old Harmony banjos. This openback features an 11 inch composite rim with 24 flat hooks and beveled tension hoop; equipped with a Vega style armrest, n...
Rover RB-20 - $169.99
sku: 1014479, 0911214, 2010. Please Note: each of these instruments has been shop adjusted, restrung and tested here at the BVI workshop. They are not sold out of the box. These banjos are similar to the old Harmony banjos. This openback features an 11 inch composite rim with 24 flat hooks and beveled tension hoop; equipped with a Vega style armrest, n...
S. S. Stewart - $1150.00
sku: 0812822, sn. 1276, ca. 1880s. a very early Stewart with Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and silver star in the small peanut shaped peghead; early style hardware, tailpiece is attached to dowel stick that protrudes through rim. Big, husky neck could handle steel strings if no Stewart police are watching!...
S. S. Stewart Champion Presentation - $7500.00
sku: 1014497, sn. 54198, ca. 1903. Presentation grade banjo with ornate peghead shape with modest pearl in peghead and fingerboard; 11 1/2 inch German silver spunover rim with faux rosewood interior. The cherry neck has and extremely long, elaborate heel carving featuring a banjo playing jester and extends to the 5th fret; entire back of the peghead is also ...
S. S. Stewart Orchestra Fretless - $1950.00
sku: 1014849, sn. 2903, ca. 1880s. early and rare model with a big, chunky, cherry neck and thick ebony fingerboard ornamented with with inlayed pearl stars and moons. The spun over rim is 12 inches in diameter; ivory tailpiece...
S. S. Stewart (copy) Presentation Fretless - $3850.00
sku: 0913582, 2008. 11 inch Stewart pot with original hardware and a new neck made by master carver Jim White. Additional features include geared Five-Star tuning machines with intricately carved "ivory" buttons, an original Stewart tailpiece with a hand-carved bone replica rosette, fancy marquetry added to the inside of the rim, and a fancy,...
Stainer Hewletts Patent - $750.00
sku: 0811773, ca. 1900. British made five string This RARE model features unique tuning pegs and an all metal rim. The tensioning system employs a machined set of rods that are fastened to small shoes on the restraining hoop as well as the rim. The neck is mahogany with an ebony fingerboard. At fine player set up for classical style. ...
Strebe Bros. NY - On Hold
sku: 0913646, ca. 1895. a beautiful, early banjo with a solid Brazilian rosewood neck and unusual, double spun rim. Nearly invisible heel repair. A RARE instrument; PRICE REDUCED....was $1150 now on sale for only......
The Lewis 1 - $899.00
sku: 0811774, 1890s. Interesting classic-era banjo with neck from John C. Haynes co. This banjo features a unique rim design that can best be described as a metal Ashborn-style pot with a flared-flange. The 25 inch scale cherry neck sports attractive grained-ivoriod pegs and colorful pearl inlays in the pearwood board. The dowel-stick comes ...
Unger Presentation - Call for price
sku: 005489, . On February 10th, 2000, Professor Douglas Unger drove from his home in Ohio to Rochester New York to present John with this custom banjo. They had been talking about the project for several years. The basis for the fingerboard inlay is the carved fireplace mantle in the reception room of the Bernunzio home. The heel carving...
Unmarked - $1799.00
sku: 0610145, ca. 1890s. extremely ornate banjo with very fancy celluloid floral inlays in every fret position. The neck is long laminations of mahogany and maple. The peghead is an extremely unusual shape with five prongs at the top. The 11-1/8 inch rim is all metal with unusual brackets that mount in the side of the tension hoop. The rim has a w...
Unmarked - $2500.00
sku: 0610151, ca. 1870s. an original, early Minstrel banjo with Tumbridge ware decoration on the six string fretless neck and rim. The wooden rim is scalloped on the botom edge and all of the unusual hardware is complete and original. A beautiful example...
Unmarked - $595.00
sku: 0913138, ca. 1890s. good, old banjo most likely made in New York by Buckbee; 11 inch spun over rim with 30 brackets; 26 inch scale, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard with fancy pearl inlays...
Unmarked 7-string Banjo - $299.00
sku: 1014846, . This is a 7-string banjo and was most likely made in England in the 1880s or 1890s. There are no identifying markings on the banjo. The most striking thing about this banjo is the neck. It is made from some sort of attractive wood that I cannot identify. The fingerboard is made of a wood that resembles bird's eye maple. The...
Unmarked banjeaurine - $3750.00
sku: 0913854, ca. 1890s. Wm. Cole probably made for Luscomb, all metal 12" rim; mahogany neck with 20-1/4" scale with 4 fret extension; ebony fingerboard with finely engraved, pearl inlays in the style of a Cole 5000 with butterfly at the fifth fret, some pieces expertly replaced. An extremely rare instrument. ...
Unmarked fretless - $299.00
sku: 0913479, ca. 1870. interesting, early minstrel banjo with remnants of old blue paint and a coin reading "Good Luck" inlayed into the neck The early style shoes are present but there are no hooks, nuts or tension hoop. The wooden rim is 11" in diameter. This banjo will require major restoration (head, tuners, tailpiece etc). The neck was crac...
Unmarked fretless - $695.00
sku: 0913491, ca. 1890s. most likely of English origin and by J. Dallas; fretless ebony fingerboard and maple underlayment; 11 inch spun over rim. good player;...
Unmarked fretless - $799.00
sku: 1014661, ca. 1870. good, original minstrel style banjo with inlayed fret markers; 24 inch scale neck, 11" metal clad rim with 16 shield brackets. All original with the exception of a new, bone tailpiece and violin tuners. Nice player...
Unmarked Fretless - $799.00
sku: 1014665, ca. 1870s. good, original minstrel style banjo with incised fret markers; 24 inch scale neck, 11" metal clad rim with 16 brackets. All original with the exception of a new rosewood tailpiece and violin tuners. Nice player...
Unmarked Minstrel - $3750.00
sku: 0812667, ca. 1850s. interesting, early banjo in the style of James Ashborne with thin, 12 inch rim and handmade hardware; the neck is bird's eye maple with a slotted peghead and unusual 5th peg arrangement. The banjo appears all original but the tuners may have been replaced. It is an exceptionally rare, authentic instrument suitable for early...
Van Eps Recording - $3350.00
sku: 0914098, sn. 517, ca. 1920s. RARE original 5 string model; this is one of the preferred classical banjos with 12 inch maple rim with curved dowel stick and amplifying dish; the maple neck has a 28-1/2 inch scale with fancy pearl inlay in the peghead and small aluminum extension on the fingerboard; rim and neck are trimmed in fancy, wooden marquetry...
Vega Deluxe - $3250.00
sku: 0913346, sn: 77200, ca. 1920s. A nice example of a 10-15/16" Vega Deluxe rim sporting a 26-1/4" scale Fawley neck. This banjo has all gold plated hardware, an engraved tension hoop, and an abalone cap on the rim. A beautiful banjo which plays plays easily and produces a mellow tu-ba-phone sound....
Vega SS-5 Folklore - On Hold
sku: 1014594, sn. A-10807, ca. 1960s. cheaper version of the long neck, Pete Seeger style banjo with wooden rim and simple tonering; great, moderately priced banjo for the folkie set...
Vega Tubaphone - $1550.00
sku: 0914225, 84620, ca. 1920s. This 10 15/16" Tubaphone pot features a reproduction neck by Greg G. Ball with a 26 3/8" scale length. The neck is very narrow and has a dominate V shape. It appears to have an original peghead overlay and heel cap. The tailpiece has been replaced with a reproduction no knot and the tuners are geared. Pot, tone ring and har...
W. A. Cole Model 1200 - $795.00
sku: 0914091, ca. 4990, ca. 1900. Boston made parlor banjo with mahogany neck with 26 inch scale and some fancy inlays; 11 inch, spun over rim replaced the neck collar. Invisible repaired heel crack, new tuners and no knot tailpiece. Good player, set up with steel strings...
Washburn - $2850.00
sku: 0913577, sn. 6, ca. 1890s. an extremely rare and beautiful banjo made for Washburn by Wm. Cole of Boston. The banjo has a mahogany neck with very fine heel carving and 27 inch scale. The ebony fingerboard has finely engraved pearl inlays. 11 inch, spun over rim with Cole style hardware. ...
Wildwood Minstrel - $1350.00
sku: 0914445, ca. 2009. open back banjo made in Arcata, CA. All stained maple with fancy abalone inlays in the fingerboard; block construction, maple rim with Tubaphone style tonering. A fine playing banjo...
Wildwood Troubador - $1450.00
sku: 0914128, ca. 2008. open back banjo made in Arcata, CA. All natural maple with fancy abalone inlays in the fingerboard; block construction, maple rim with Tubaphone style tonering; sliding fifth string capo added. A fine playing banjo...
Wm. A. Cole Eclipse - $4500.00
sku: 0913845, sn. 4219, ca. 1900. extremely ornate banjo with Model 4000 inlay including butterfly at the fifth fret. The 10-7/8" rim is bound on the exterior and complete with "cobra" hooks. Then neck features a boat heel but no carving. This was probably a custom ordered instrument. The tuners are metal friction pegs with mother of pearl buttons....
Wm. Cole - $995.00
sku: 0913852, sn. 414, ca. 1900. five piece star in the peghead; 11-3/8" spun over rim; 26-1/2" scale; ivoroid tuners and ivory tailpiece; set up with Nylgut strings ...
Wm. Cole - $995.00
sku: 0913858, sn. 19, ca. 1890. extremely early model; repaired peghead crack; replaced tuners and tailpiece; 11-3/8" spun over rim; mahogany neck with boat heel and 26" scale...
Wm. Cole Eclipse - $3500.00
sku: 0913847, sn. 3951, ca. 1890s. this is an unusual Custom Professional. The professional model features the engraved pearl in the peghead in a floral pattern. This banjo fits that description BUT the peghead shape is is similar to Washburn banjos of the time. The rim is a typical 11" Eclipse style BUT the exterior is trimmed in fine mother of pearl; the m...
Wm. Cole piccolo - $2500.00
sku: 0913842, sn. 5061, ca. 1890. extremely rare model with 7-1/4" rim; 16" scale; mahognay neck with "boat" heel; attractive pearl inlay; ivoroid tuners...