Auction Terms & Conditions All items are sold AS IS without warranty. Please check your address and try again. Vintage Iida 5 string Banjo | Reverb But those are there and are the most serious issues. Type: Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright 2023 Banjo Hangout. VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo MADE IN JAPAN. This is a nice touch. proof of this. Washburn (2) from a posting saying that the letter immediately following the model A - V Bacon (6) In the case of a tie bid, precedence is given to the earliest bid. 1926 Gibson Ball Bearing TB3 5 string conversion Banjo, 1926 Gibson Ball Bearing TB3 5 string conversion Banjo. 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. Circa 1979 Iida 5-String Banjo, No Serial Number, Iida 5 String Banjo Model 227 With Original Case 1972 With Extra Strings, 1970s Iida 229 Natural 5-String Banjo #229-M00126, Beautiful Iida 5 String Banjo From The Custom Shop, Iida 5 String Banjo PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION, The American Cinematographer, Vol. There is also some rope binding on the top lip of the resonator which is another nice touch. The frets themselves look good showing grooving in the first 5 or 6 frets and then light scuffs afterwards. ODE (2) FB-440: IIDA: Banjo: 1979 - 1989: Description: 239 5-STRING TENOR or PLECTRUM: IIDA Iida 5 string banjo, Model 231-MO 4328. Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. The fretboard is definitely clean with overall clean frets. I have a Iida EST.1958 225 Banjo with case. 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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. DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. OUR STORAGE AREA IS VERY VALUABLE TO US AND WE DO NOT HAVE SPACE TO STORE ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN PURCHASED. Custom Made (1) I dont have a digi. Ibanez (1) This is a vintage Iida 5 string archtop banjo which happens to be Made in Japan. The rim is aluminum with an incorporated tone ring that provides an archtop for great volume without extreme weight. 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. PRICE REDUCED Vintage late 70's Iida Model 240 5 string banjo and original deluxe hard shell case. Thank you Rubia Cambone - Posted - 08/04/2009: 13:00:19 It has an arch top and is not the bottlecap style banjo. Get the best price for instruments you no longer want or need. gift to me in 1985 and shortly thereafter I tore up my left wrist in a Wildwood (3) This has been professionally set up at the Banjo Warehouse. 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. This is actually an incredible banjo at $399 and this is absolutely functional and set up. Huber (7) Includes Hardshell Case. Iida 5 string banjo Est. I live in a spanish country (Costa Rica) there are not alot of Banjos down here except maybe on the Caribbean side. 12, December 1954, The American Cinematographer, Vol. 1972 Iida 5-String Resonator Banjo Model 227 - Made in Japan Mine is a tenor, from 1978 is a 229T (The original sales receipt was in the case when I bought it used). Weymann (2) This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. 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.. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Plays really fast and is ready to sing! 12, December 1962, The American Cinematographer, Vol. This features a fast mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and a lovely Fleur de Lis headstock inlay. The 5th string tuners on these old Japanese Banjos often stop working so its important that they have a geared 5th string tuner. Brand: Iida Orpheum (2) Jerry Wells TX Lic. Frank Neat (1) Gibson (84) Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. ODE (2) That would be one from the 70s. Epiphone (4) 2023 BanjoBuyer.com. If you want to pickup your items you must do it by 5pm the following Wednesday. Last Updated 4/16/2021. Mine (229T), c. 1978, has an ID Plate on the back of the headstock with model and serial #s. caligula - Posted-01/19/2011: 14:58:22. i will get some pics on here, thanks for the tip! 1958. Includes Hardshell Case. The 229T in the catalog has a 30 bracket integral flange "Bottlecap" rim. This has a Washburn hardshell case which is a good case. The email address {0} has been subscribed to the email list. (some photos), Please note this is an archived topic, so it is locked and unable to be replied to. SS Stewart (3) Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Used IIDA Banjo Product Values by UsedPrice.com Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. 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. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. You will not be able to bid in this auction without registering. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750, If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant We are only 5 minutes from the Atlanta airport. The instrument 1970s Iida 5 String Bluegrass Banjo | eBay Iida set the stage for the emergence of Japanese banjos in the 1970's. 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? 2023 BanjoBarn.com. The chips are not visible from the front of the instrument however. Prucha (4) 1958 1970's Dark Brown Used - Excellent $400 + $55 Shipping Listed: 5 years ago Views: 74 Watchers: 0 Offers: 0 About This Listing Beautiful Vintage Banjo that is looking for the perfect owners. Nate Calkins (4) 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: I bought it to play, not to sell.I am trying to date it, and if possible find out what model it is.The only markings are Iida, in nice pearl. The resonator and neck also look good. Up for sale is a nice, (circa 1970s? If you continue, we will assume that you agree to, http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/197033, hawthorne.fastie.com/asianbanjalogs.htm, 'Drip, Drip, Die - A Nosebleed Inspired Banjo Tune', '12" maple banjo, Zach Hoyt #256--sold pending payment', 'Pristine Lowden f-50 with master grade walnut/Sitka spruce and beveled armrest'. itself is in very good shape if not mint. Iida 5 String Banjo Est. 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. Bishline (4) SS Stewart (3) Oops, looks like you forgot something. All Rights Reserved. Fairbanks (4) There is some oxidation on the tailpiece but the hardware looks really good. 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. ), Iida tenor banjo. Very well set up with nice smooth action making it very easy to fret all the way up the fretboard. 1958, that feels like it was stamped and painted, very neatly. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. The two-tab sealed planetary tuners are in excellent shape. He never learned to play. Ad Status: Sold, #69110, viewed 5252 times. Paramount (4) Deering (20) Kay (2) Ome (8) Bacon (6) Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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