The 5th string tuner has been upgraded to a sealed geared tuner for ease of use and consistent string tension. All rights reserved. I've used it for 35 years playing it for family, friends, and on stage professionally. Hey! By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. His newalbum Banjo Kafaan, scheduled onMarch 3rd 2023,is a surprising gem far from his usual sounds: a clever mix of Afro, r&b and dancehall tinged with blues and even salsa. Weymann (2) The bridge has been replaced with hand made barn wood three-foot option. The 229T in the catalog has a 30 bracket integral flange "Bottlecap" rim. Rickard (1) There are a few light surface and button scratches on the resonator but nothing serious and its minor. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Looks and plays great with low action and it is in Excellent Condition. 20170324_155510. We are always looking for new inventory. Jun 22, 2022 0 Dislike Jake Wildwood 1.75K subscribers Here's a customer's 1970 Aoyama (like Iida or Alvarez made in Japan) 5-string resonator banjo in the bluegrass style. It looks, sounds, and plays great. ***** Marine Band Harmonica #364 By M. Hohner Germany, 6" Witch Ball - Amethyst - Kitras Art Glass With Tag. MY conclusion given the wrong descriptions on that page is that the catalog has errors or that model numbers were not consistent from year to year. Stelling (15) We accept: Cash, Check (with valid ID), Visa, Mastercard & Discover. 1958 with Case. Make/Model: Iida 5-String Banjo Scale Length: 26.5" Nut Width: 1 3/16" Weight: 9.6 lbs Finish Color: Natural Neck Wood: Mahogany Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood Case: Includes Hardshell Case Features: 22 Frets, Mother of Pearl Inlays, Bound Body and Neck, Mahogany Resonator Condition: This 5-string closed back banjo looks and sounds fantastic! 5, No. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. CALL TODAY 404-372-5482. One minor scratch on the back which is shown in one of the photos. Fairbanks-Vega (3) 1958. Current Masterclone banjos are very similar to Epiphone or Samick, but cost 50% more. ODE (2) This particular model is not for beginners but at the same time its not a high end instrument. All sales are final and no refunds will be issued. ***** Please check the fields highlighted in red. Ramsey (3) This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Vintage Iida Model 227 5-string Archtop Resonator Banjo This is a 1972 resonator 5-string archtop banjo Made in Japan by Iida (sometimes incorrectly referred to as Jida or Lida). Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. This is a 1972 resonator 5-string archtop banjo Made in Japan by Iida (sometimes incorrectly referred to as Jida or Lida). Description. The flange is nickel plated as it most of the hardware, including the original armrest and tailpiece. Nate Calkins (4) 404-372-5482. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Fender (8) Let me know if you have any questions! Sellers with highest buyer ratings; Returns, money back; Ships in a business day with tracking; Learn More Top Rated Plus. 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This item is sold As-Described This is not an internet only auction, but a place to leave absentee bids for our live auction. 27, No. Bids are taken from this website and bid on during the live auction against people in attandance. The 229T in the catalog has a 30 bracket . 1, January 1946, The American Cinematographer, Vol. Richelieu (1) Check out Banjo Warehouse for all sorts of interesting New, Used and Vintage Banjos for Sale! Articles, Best Supporting Object: Rare And Valuable Movie Props, Walt Disney Studios Celebrates 100 Years of Happy Cartoons. Sullivan (7) All Rights Reserved. SS Stewart (3) Type: 43, No. The neck is absolutely functional and this is set up well. Welcome aboard!You got your name in the hat, at least. EST. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Gibson Parts (2) Shopping Advice Pisgah (1) Huber (7) Includes Hardshell Case. Plays really fast and is ready to sing! Peghead Nation Instructor Evie Ladin If you search ' 1976 Iida Banjo Catalog' you will find a catalog describing Iida Banjos."The $20 Handling is For a Guitar Box From FedEx. 1970s Iida 5 String Banjo. Yates (10) Yours is one of the better ones but not top-of-the-line. Jerry Wells TX Lic. Second Life Banjo--Ca (3) Custom Made (1) itself is in very good shape if not mint. You will not be able to bid in this auction without registering. ANYTHING HERE ON THURSDAY MORNING WILL BE CHARGED A $5.00 PER LOT/PER DAY STORAGE FEE. Excellent Con. Weymann (2) Your bid must adhere to the bid increment schedule. Very well set up with nice smooth action making it very easy to fret all the way up the fretboard. from a posting saying that the letter immediately following the model A - V Why did you receive an email from us? 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The pot is an Arch-top that appears to be cast from aluminum.It has the double bulls-eye rings on the back of the resonator. Sine-Wave360 - Posted-01/24/2010: 03:47:34, Hello Ronnie, Moving the original post to the proper forum is greatly appreciated.I placed the post where I thought it might fit.Many thanks, Glitch, stanger - Posted-01/24/2010: 07:37:53, Hi, glitchThe "est. The only non original part is the 5th string tuner which we added. Up for sale is a nice, (circa 1970s? Soprano Mahogany Ukulele, Style 2M, Nazareth PA, Vintage Art Glass Paperweight Signed Bart Zimmerman Dated 1987 Yellow Gr, 4.5" Turtle Glass Millefiori Paperweight Art Glass Figurine Turtle Lover, Amazing EICKHOLT PAPERWEIGHT:Gold/magenta Iridescent, Multi Bubble, 3.25, Vintage Blown Glass Apricot Color Vase Bottle 12 X 6 Bulbous, Hokitika Glass Studio N.Z. Deering (20) Morgan Monroe (1) ), Iida tenor banjo. Second Life Banjo--Ca (3) This has nickel hardware otherwise which is all original. Washburn (2) (sold), banjo for sale: Iida 229, in great shape, with case, $325 (expired), Iida Model 237 - Made in Japan - SOLD (expired), 1970s Iida 240 Maple Banjo**SOLD PENDING ACCEPTANCE** (expired), Vintage Iida MASTERCLONE 5 string Banjo - Includes Hardshell Case (expired), Sale Pending: 1972 Iida Model 227 Archtop Banjo - Made in Japan (sold), Iida Model 237 5 String Resonator Banjo 1970's. Deering (20) Hopkins (1) All Rights Reserved. Alvarez (5) While almost a Masterclone (Mastertone "clone") this Iida 5-string from the early to mid 70s is aesthetically a little different. Competitive shipping rates worldwide. Gold Tone (38) in pictures. Custom Made (1) Top Rated Plus. A pretty Fluor-d-lis in the middle of the headstock.The fret decoration starts out as almost square 6 sided pearl that stay 6 sided but turns into a 6 sided rectangular shape as they progress down the neck.. instrument was made in 1970. Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played. Auction Information Name: April 25, 2015: Auctioneer: Moody/Wells Auctioneers LLC: Type: Internet Absentee Bidding: Date(s) 4/25/2015: Location: 109 W. Main St Mesquite, TX 75149: Buyer Premium: A 12% buyers premium is added to bids: Thank you Rubia Cambone - Posted - 08/04/2009: 13:00:19 Fairbanks (4) This has been inspected and set up at the Banjo Warehouse in Atlanta Georgia. Other Banjo-Related Topics The 49 Classic [], 4318 S. Chestatee St. Recording King (17) It has some Gibson-type features including a two piece flange, dual coordinator rods, rosewood fingerboard, and bowtie inlays. It is an Iida banjo. Jerry Wells TX Lic. A pretty Fluor-d-lis in the middle of the headstock. If you want to pickup your items you must do it by 5pm the following Wednesday. Brand: Iida Excellent Con. SS Stewart (3) Information submitted to us is only available to employees managing this information for purposes of contacting you or sending you emails based on your request for information and to contracted service providers for purposes of providing services relating to our communications with you. Kiwi Bird Paperweight 3 1/4" Tall, Vintage M Hohner Marine Band Harmonica (Key Of C) Made In Germany Model, Young & Constantin Signed & Numbered Controlled Bubble Handblown 14" Gla. Iida set the stage for the emergence of Japanese banjos in the 1970's. This banjo is in excellent condition and has a great tone! Epiphone (4) Fairbanks (4) It is pronounced ee-da. Vintage CF Martin & Co. Zachary Hoyt (8), Search Agent: Get notified when new ads meet your criteria! Condition: This 5-string closed back banjo looks and sounds fantastic! Recording King (17) View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Sealed. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 12, December 1962, The American Cinematographer, Vol. You may, however, start a new topic and refer to this topic with a link: http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/197033, caligula - Posted-01/18/2011: 14:30:12. i have come across an old (?) We welcome visitors! I will get a good proof of this. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. There is a 12% buyer's premium added at checkout plus tax, unless a valid resale form is on file. Ome (8) We accept: Cash, Check (with valid ID), Visa, Mastercard & Discover. This has [], Early 1990s Gibson Earl Scruggs 49 Classic PROTOTYPE 5 string Banjo, Early 1990s Gibson Earl Scruggs 49 Classic PROTOTYPE 5 string Banjo. Sullivan (7) Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Beautiful Vintage Banjo that is looking for the perfect owners. Clean and All Original 1994 Gibson RB3 Banjo. Up for sale is a nice, (circa 1970s? camera, so for now I have no pics.First I am NOT trying to find out what its worth, To me its worth what I paid. One is between the 5th string nut and the body and there is a picture. CLICK HERE to check out the best Online Banjo Lessons Available Today!!! The sales receipt describes it as a 229T, the model tag , still tied to the case labels it as a 229T and the ID label on the back of the peg head lists the model as 229T along with the serial number. Prucha (4) EST. The banjo features a heavy mahogany resonator, steel ring, and an adjustable tension neck. I got this from a posting saying that the letter immediately following the model A - V designates the year starting with A = 1958 and so on, but I have no definitive proof of this. SOLD. 1958, that feels like it was stamped and painted, very neatly. Paramount (4) Beautiful vintage Huber (7) Price includes shipping and fees. Orpheum (2) This is a vintage Iida 5 string archtop banjo which happens to be Made in Japan. DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. They got seriously into the banjo market in the mid-70's.I hope you spend hundreds of happy hours playing it!Congrats on your purchase, and welcome to the Hangout!regards,stanger, Sine-Wave360 - Posted-01/25/2010: 04:39:36, Hey stanger,Thanks for the reply, and words of encouragement.Looks like it weighs in between 77 and 85.The years not that important.Japan, Korea? Made in 1980s, Features Geared Planetary Tuners, Arch-top, MOP Headstock Fretboard Inlays, Mahogany neck and resonater. Prucha (4) By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. This is a Powerful Banjo with a lot of Bark that is a very attractive and well playing instrument. Any absentee bidders will be notified on Monday of any items they won at that time shipping will be arranged and will be paid for at the expense of the purchaser. 40, No. Free shipping to the United States on orders of $500 or more. Flinthill (2) ANYTHING HERE ON THURSDAY MORNING WILL BE CHARGED A $5.00 PER LOT/PER DAY STORAGE FEE (NO JOKE) IF THE ITEMS ARE NOT PICKED UP BY THE NEXT AUCTION DATE WE WILL LOT THE ITEMS INTO THAT AUCTION AT FULL COMMISSION . They are very well built banjos . Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. 2023 BanjoBuyer.com. Thanks for looking. Other than that, she's in perfect condition. Learn More. 1958, Please note this is an archived topic, so it is locked and unable to be replied to. Frank Neat (1) Jeff Menzies (1) $10.39. Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. The shell is one piece and the flange and tone ring are simply cast on. Other Banjo-Related Topics The hard case is in excellent condition. As best I've been able to tell the instrument was made in 1970. Rickard (1) Iida made guitars before they first made banjos. The case has some separation of cloth only on both sides as shown 1958" thing came along after the 76 Hawthorne catalog. This particular 'model 237' was built in Japan around the late 70's and is one of their top of the line range. I can't seem to find a model or serial number for it though.There's some minor pitting on the tension hoop and little wear to the frets and finish. None in the catalog 76 catalog say EST 1958. 10 gauge strings and the action is set nicely. defimeshun is close, but it's actually a model 230.