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Deering Sierra 17 Fret Tenor Banjo, 2010

On October 29, 2018 /

The Deering Sierra 17 Fret Tenor banjo is built for use primarily with Irish music, and the Tenor banjo is quite common in that genre. Delivering a bright, snappy sound with plenty of volume and cutting power, the Sierra 17 Fret Tenor fits right into any ceilidh. Built at Deering shop in Spring Valley California, this Sierra 17 Fret Tenor dates to August 2010 and is in overall good condition

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Gibson RB-250 Banjo Mahogany, 1998

On September 26, 2018 /

This Gibson RB-250 example dates to 1998 and is good working order. It has just been completely worked over and set up by Anne Hartman at The Twelfth Fret. Fret wear is moderate but it plays cleanly, and delivers that loud, clear Gibson banjo sound. There is visible wear on the arm-rest plating, sure signs that it’s been used as intended, and that’s a good thing.

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Deering Goodtime Americana 5-String Banjo

On September 19, 2018 /

Tags: 5-string, americana, Banjo, Deering, Goodtime

The Deering Goodtime Americana™ is the first 5-string banjo from Deering to be fitted with their new Grand 12” rim, which gives the banjo a stronger bass response and a much warmer tone. The fullness and warmth of the larger rim is further enhanced by the addition of a 12” Renaissance head which beautifully complements the banjo both visually and sonically.

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Gibson Mastertone RB250 5 String Banjo, 2003

On September 8, 2018 /

For decades, the Gibson Mastertone RB250 banjo was the benchmark, workhorse banjo for countless players in country and bluegrass styles. During the later 1960’s and the 1970’s, however, quality suffered, until in 1984 Gibson hired Greg Rich to revamp the line and bring quality back to its original high level.

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❌ Sold ❌ Stelling Whitestar 5-String Banjo, 1983

On August 21, 2018 /

This example of the Stelling Whitestar dates to 1983, with dark stained Maple for the neck and resonator and Indian Rosewood for the fingerboard. Overall it is in quite good condition, with five capo tacks installed. The scale length is 26 inches or 660.4mm and the nut width 1.26 inches or 32mm. The finish is gloss.

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Ludwig Ambassador Tenor Banjo Walnut, 1926

On July 26, 2018 /

The Ludwig Ambassador tenor banjo is an example of a business recognizing opportunity. The Ludwig Drum Company started in 1909 and by the early 1920’s realized that banjos are closely related to drums, and offered a range of models. However, by the early 1930’s as banjos started to wane, Ludwig moved back to its core business – and is still a respected name in drum manufacturing.

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Deering Sierra 17 Fret Tenor Banjo, 2010

Gibson RB-250 Banjo Mahogany, 1998

Deering Goodtime Americana 5-String Banjo

Gibson Mastertone RB250 5 String Banjo, 2003

❌ Sold ❌ Stelling Whitestar 5-String Banjo, 1983

Ludwig Ambassador Tenor Banjo Walnut, 1926

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