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Dobro Style 27 Squareneck Sunburst, 1979

On January 28, 2022 /

The Dobro Style 27 Squareneck seen here was built during 1979 at the OMI (Original Musical Instrument) plant in Huntington Beach, before OMI’s sale to Gibson. Dobro had a long and somewhat complex history. Founded in 1928 by John, Rudy and Ed Dopyera – the Dopyera Brothers, shortened to DoBro – as John split from the recently formed National String Instrument Corporation.

Vintage

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Deering Calico Blonde 5-String Banjo, 2001

On January 12, 2022 /

Here is a lovely Deering Calico Blonde 5-String banjo, built in Lemon Grove California, just before Deering Moved to Spring Valley. Deering started business as a banjo company in 1974, working from a shop in Lemon Grove, California. By 2001, the business had grown and new premises were opened just a few miles east in Spring Valley.

Used

This instrument has sold

Deering Sierra Mahogany 5-String Banjo Satin Natural, 2020

On January 11, 2022 /

Here’s a Deering Sierra Mahogany 5-string banjo in satin finish, a couple of years old and in very nice condition. The Sierra is one of Deering’s most popular banjos for good reason – it’s an excellent instrument. The Deering Sierra Mahogany is also available in Maple. Both versions carry a host of high-end features that are very meaningful in terms of tone and playability , but have less decoration than higher-priced models.

Used

This instrument has sold

Deering Tenbrooks Legacy Banjo, 2004

On January 9, 2022 /

The Deering Tenbrooks Legacy banjo is a professional grade instrument combining Mahogany for the neck and resonator with Maple for the tone ring. This example dates to 2004, built in Spring Valley California, and has a rather low serial number – 0020. It is in overall good shape, but it has definitely been used as intended and there is moderate fret wear and a few small scuffs around the resonator.

Used

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Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star Banjo, 2006

On January 4, 2022 /

The Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star is one of the finest banjos in the Deering production line, combining the Tenbrooks hardware with highly figured Maple neck and resonator. Here we’re looking at a Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star, built during 2006 and recently set up with a new nut at The Twelfth Fret Repair Shop.

Used

This instrument has sold

Nechville Atlas Deluxe Openback Banjo Walnut

On December 13, 2021 /

We’ve just taken delivery of a brand new Nechville Atlas Deluxe openback banjo in Walnut! Nechville presents the Atlas as ‘A Clawhammer Dream’. The Nechville Atlas Deluxe is light – I weighed this one at just over five pounds- sounds great and is a joy to play.

New

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Dobro Style 27 Squareneck Sunburst, 1979

Deering Calico Blonde 5-String Banjo, 2001

Deering Sierra Mahogany 5-String Banjo Satin Natural, 2020

Deering Tenbrooks Legacy Banjo, 2004

Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star Banjo, 2006

Nechville Atlas Deluxe Openback Banjo Walnut

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