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Used Epiphone Open Back Banjo - $175 + $50 ShippingGreat for clawhammer or frailing, or great for an inexpensive starter banjo for 3-string pickers! Lightweight and easy to fret, this banjo will go anywhere with you! Lightly used with very light fret wear and clean head. Geared 5th string peg and guitar style tuners for easy tuning. The back side of the tailpiece is slightly warped from someone over tightening the thumbscrew, but is in good, usable condition. There is a little bit of wear to the finish on the sides of the neck from a strap. All setup and ready to play! The soundclip on this one features clawhammer and 3-finger picking so you can hear what it sounds like with both styles of play.Additional Views: Click photo for larger front view Front Back Pic 1 Pic 2 Peghead Side Listen to MP3 of this instrument |
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Used Fender FB-54 Banjo - $275 + $65 ShippingFender has long been known for quality, and this entry level banjo is right there for the beginning banjo student! Geared 5th string tuner. Aluminum rim/flange combination give this banjo a great tone with less weight and cost! Little wear to the head. Beautiful flame on the resonator! Very good condition! All setup and ready to play! You will love this banjo!Additional Views: Click photo for larger front view Front Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Peghead Resonator Listen to MP3 of this instrument |
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Used Open Back Recording King Banjo - $379 + $65 ShippingThis Recording King banjo is perfect for the beginning student of clawhammer or 3-finger! Geared 5th string tuner. Guitar style tuners have been upgraded to geared planetary pegs. You can see the screw holes on the back of the peghead where the old tuners were. Grover bridge with bone/ebony inserts. This banjo used to have a resonator, but is now open back. It still has great volume and brightness, especially for no tone ring. Head has spots on it but little wear. Good condition! All setup and ready to play!Additional Views: Click photo for larger front view Front Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 4 Pic 5 Pic 6 Peghead Listen to MP3 of this instrument |
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Used Gold Tone OB-250 Banjo w/hard case - $999 + $75 ShippingWhat a deal! This lightly used Gold Tone OB-250 plays great and looks just as good! Great combination of loud, bright and deep! Upgraded Snuffy Smith bridge. Head looks new. Beautiful flame on the resonator! Very good condition! Virtually no fret wear; all metal plating in great condition; all setup and ready to play! You will love this banjo! Complete with hard case.Additional Views: Click photo for larger front view Front Back Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 4 Peghead Resonator Listen to MP3 of this instrument |
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Vintage Gibson Banjo w/hard case - $1500 + $75 ShippingThis vintage Gibson banjo sounds fantastic! Owner does not know if/what is original on this banjo. It appears to me to be mostly if not all original, but I cannot confirm. Metal parts have some wear, rust and corrosion. Comes with Schaller D tuners on the B and G strings. Light to moderate fret wear, but nothing that needs attention or that affects the playability. Spikes at 7, 9 & 10. Varnish is crackled some on the peghead. Some wear on head. This instrument is on consignment here, so it is sold as-is with no returns. Please call if you have questions, want more pictures, or need a hands-on phone conversation with us. Complete with used hard case. This is really a great deal and I don't expect it to last long!Additional Views: Click photo for larger front view Front Back Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 4 Peghead Resonator Listen to MP3 of this instrument |
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1967 Vega Pro II Banjo w/case - $1299 + $75 ShippingThis one is a real powerhouse! Comes with sliding 5th string capo that I would recommend replacing with spikes. (It is a little buzzy, but you can probably tinker with it and fix it if you like these sliding capos.) Metal parts are in good condition with some wear/corrosion. I believe this is a maple resonator and neck. Lots of finish wear on the neck from playing. Some fret wear, with the 2nd fret being flat but not grooved. Setup and plays great! Good volume and tone quality! Comes with used hardshell case. This is a consignment instrument and is sold as is, final sale. Please feel free to ask questions!Additional Views: Click photo for larger front view Front Back Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 4 Pic 5 Peghead Resonator Listen to MP3 of this instrument |
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2021 Companion Banjo w/fiberglass case & accessories - $2000 + $75 ShippingIncredible tone and volume! American made (March 2021)! Spikes at 7, 8, 9 & 10. Metal parts are in excellent condition with very little wear or staining. Pegs match the varnish! The first several frets have some wear, but no buzzing and it plays great. This American made banjo does not have a metal tonering. The maple rim is shaped like a tone ring, and this banjo has amazing volume and tone. I was really impressed, as this is the first Companion banjo I've ever seen or played. Beautiful maple resonator and neck! Setup and plays great! Comes with used fiberglass case, Lakota buffalo leather cradle strap, Snark tuner, mute, and wire cutters.Additional Views: Click photo for larger front view Front Back Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 4 Pic 5 Peghead Resonator Listen to MP3 of this instrument |
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Vintage ODE Banjo w/case - $1975 + $75 ShippingNice, deep sound! Spikes at 7, 9 & 10. Metal parts are gold plated and in fair to poor condition with some wear/corrosion. Frets do not have grooves in them, but you might prefer some crowning -- they are rather flat on top. It did not bother me to play it, and I found it easy to play! Setup and plays great! Good volume and tone quality! Comes with used hardshell case. This is a consignment instrument and is sold as is, final sale. Please feel free to ask questions!Additional Views: Click photo for larger front view Front Back Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 4 Pic 5 Peghead Resonator Listen to MP3 of this instrument |
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Vintage Gibson Top Tension Reproduction Banjo w/case - $2500 + $75 ShippingWhat an awesome banjo for an awesome price! This is not an all original banjo, but it sure has the sound and look! Beautiful abalone inlay on the neck and along the binding on the side of the neck. Spikes at 7, 9 & 10. Metal parts are in fair condition with some being beautiful and some showing wear and/or corrosion. Rosewood resonator, mahogany neck. Small scratch on the back of the resonator. Great volume and tone quality! This one won't last long! Comes with used hardshell case.Additional Views: Click photo for larger front view Front Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 4 Pic 5 Resonator Side Listen to MP3 of this instrument |
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