Sold Banjos from 2010

These are sold banjos from 2010. For previous sold banjos click on the link below:

Sold Banjos pre 2010 (NB this is an archive of the previous website and may contain broken links)


REILLY FRETLESS 'REDMAN' - NEW - Sold

 

Traditional features and simple elegance of design focusses on the natural beauty of woods in this new creation by Blackall Range luthier, Paul Reilly. His artistic whimsy is evident in the innovative use of stain to personalise this superb instrument. 'The Redman' will appeal to outward-looking players who are unafraid of challenge or change. Big Foot purple heart 5/8" bridge. Finish is hand rubbed Danish oil.

In snug-fit hard case. $3,200 AUD. Postage/insurance Eastern seaboard, $110 AUD - Sold.

 


DEERING GOLDEN ERA BLUEGRASS BANJO - Pre-Loved - 2011 - Sold

Excellent condition. Flame maple neck. Bone nut. Bound ebony fingerboard. Hearts and flowers pearl inlays and pearl fancy inlays on headstock. Cremona sunburst maple resonator. 20 hole bell bronze heavy tone ring. Nickel one-piece cast flange. Rock maple rim. Deering engraved signature tailpiece and Deering plantetary tuners with geared 5th string peg. Spikes at 7th, 9th and 10th frets. Professional set-up. Feels and sounds like an invitation to play!

12fret.com says of this instrument: "An accurate reproduction of the classic banjos from the 1930's made with the same weight, design and features of the originals."

In Deluxe arched-top signature case with double neck cradle. $4560.00 AUD - Now $4250 - Sold

 

WHITE SWALLOW CUSTOM OLD-TIMEY 5 STRING OPEN-BACK - 2018- Sold

Beech neck, Wild Olive fingerboard with frailing scoop and mother-of-pearl inlays.

Block construction rim for strength made from white oak plus a layer of macassar ebony. Walnut capping. Ironbark tonering.

In hard case. On Consignment. $2390.00 - Sold

Sound file:

Shady Grove


REILLY FRETLESS OLD TIMEY - SILVER ASH - Sold

Lightly played - showroom model. Hardware shows some patina so priced accordingly.
Queensland Silver Ash neck and African Blackwood fingerboard. Nickel plated rolled brass tone ring.

Unique, hand-crafted five-string fretless banjo in the traditional style by Paul Reilly.
Made in Australia using selected tonewoods and look how much trouble this man has gone to!

In hard case, $1390.00 AUD.
Will ship anywhere Australia via Australia Post for $90 AUD

 

 

 


HEARTLANDS 'ANGEL' - 5 STRING BANJO - One-Owner - RECENT - Sold

If you play more than one style and only want one, perfect banjo, this is it! Excellent (almost 'as new') condition.

Played with fingerpicks this 5-string is a bluegrass blast and responds to any musical challenge you demand of it, Scruggs, Melodic, Progressive, World, or Classical.
Remove your picks and it's ready for mountain and clawhammer styles.

Inspiring! Capable of great versatility, this beautiful instrument has been created from top quality craftsmanship and materials. In top quality, snug-fit Guardian hard case with dual neck supports. $3500.00 AUD. - Sold

Sound files:

'Bluegrass

Clawhammer

Vamping

 


MARTIN D16GT ACOUSTIC 6-STRING GUITAR - Pre-Loved - 2008 - Sold

Very good to Excellent condition. Martin D body guitars are the most recorded acoustic guitars in history - and with good reason. Part of the D body series (Dreadnought) this has had one careful owner.

It is obvious when hearing it that it has been kept in tune with fresh strings. It is a sound-cannon! It sings! The Sitka spruce top transmits even the softest whispery notes, and the high register returns crystal clear, bell-like tones.

In original hard case (TKL type with double neck cradle and padded handle) $1790.00 AUD - Sold

 

 

 


 

GIBSON RB3 - WREATH - S/No: 3-0209-03 - Sold

Gibson banjos are at the heart of the legend of bluegrass music along with names such as Earl Scruggs, the father of bluegrass banjo. Most other bluegrass banjo makers have followed the Gibson construction methods and measurements. The name 'Mastertone' is a hallmark. Gibson stopped making banjos in 2010 but they're still held in awe and hold their price. Some models are actually increasing in value.

To find an RB3 in such excellent condition is rare. Tone ring, flange, rim, neck, etc have been verified (pictures enclosed) as genuine Gibson. No fretwear. Discounting a few patina marks it's like new. The owner bought this banjo from Janet Davis Music on a visit to USA. (Verified by receipt). After bringing it back to Australia he played it a few hours, tucked it under the bed, and left it there.

Grab yourself a playable bluegrass legend. $5700.00 AUD - Sold

 

 


RECORDING KING RK80A BLUEGRASS BANJO - RECENT - Recent - Pre-Loved - Sold

Excellent condition to 'As New'. Mahogany neck and resonator. Bound ebony fretboard and headstock. Fancy pearl inlays. Heavy cast archtop tone ring.

Nickel plated hardware, Presto tailpiece. Engraved armrest. Dual co-ordinator rods

This one, lightly used, well set up, $2650.00 AUD. Now $2250- Sold

 


WHITE SWALLOW 'VINTAGE' OPEN-BACK - NEW - Sold

Delightful, slightly shorter neck 'Vintage' open-back 5-string banjo but with same number (16) of frets as a full size open-back with frailing scoop. Constructed from Walnut, hand-crafted to produce a specific sound.

Walnut neck. 25" scale. Cocobolo fingerboard with spikes at 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th frets. Curved frailing scoop. Ironbark tone ring.

In hard case, $2450.00 AUD. (Freight and insurance in Australia, approx $90.00) - Sold

 

 

 

 

 


GOLD STAR GF100HF BLUEGRASS - Recent - Pre-Loved - Sold

Excellent condition. Hardly played. Select mahogany neck. Bound mahogany resonator with double purfling rings. Bronze Tone Ring. Rock maple rim. Dual coordinator rods.

Triple nickel-plated hardware. Presto Tailpiece. Sossebee bridge. New strings and professional set-up. Geared tuners. Spikes at 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 12th frets.

A truly professional instrument; don't hesitate! $1990.00 AUD - Sold.

 

 

 

 

 


TANGLEWOOD BLACK MAHOGANY BLUEGRASS BANJO - NEW - Sold

Seriously good looking and great-sounding rig. Mahogany neck and resonator. Rosewood fingerboard with Hearts and Flowers inlays. Heavy cast tone ring. 11" pot. 24 brackets. Dual coord rods. Adjustable truss rod.

"Tanglewood" engraved armrest. Inline chromed heavy brass tailpiece. Maple compensator bridge. Black Remo clear head. Professionally set up and ready to play. Kicks ass!

In hard case, $725.00 AUD. BARGAIN! - Sold

 

 

 

WHITE SWALLOW OPEN-BACK - CLAWHAMMER CUSTOM - NEW - Sold

Hand-crafted old-timey open-back banjo for clawhammer lovers. Beech neck with blush laquer finish, Elm/White Oak block rim construction pot. Ironbark tonering.

Cocobolo fingerboard with falling leaves design in mother-of-pearl. Walnut veneer headstockl with Kookaburra, White Swallow logo and map of Australia inlays in mother-of pearl.

In hard case, $2390.00 - Sold.

 

 

 

 

 


TANGLEWOOD BLUEGRASS - NEW - Sold

Rosewood fingerboard and resonator. Hearts and Flowers inlays. Heavy cast tone ring. 11" pot. 24 brackets. Dual coord rods. Adjustable truss rod.

"Tanglewood" engraved armrest. Inline chromed heavy brass tailpiece. KatEyes bridge. Remo frosted head. Professional set up and ready to play.

In hard case, $675.00 AUD. BARGAIN!- Sold

 

 


WHITE SWALLOW 'SPECIAL' NEW - 2018 -QLD MAPLE, WILD OLIVE AND ELM - Sold

Sensational blushed-blonde maple clawhammer banjo hand-crafted by Alan Funk of South Australia.

Queensland maple neck, Elm pot, Olive fingerboard, heelcap and hand crafted olive armrest. Shaped headstock with olive veneer inlayed with mother-of-pearl (NOT plastic!).

In standard hard case. $2400.00 AUD - Sold

 

 



PRUCHA DIAMOND POINT - Pre-Loved - 2006 - Sold

Very good to Excellent condition. Some corrosion on flange in one small area plus minor cosmetic blemishes. Very little fretwear. Has been well cared for, fingerboard cleaned, oiled, new head, professional set-up.

Handcrafted by Czech maestro Jaroslav Prucha. His banjos are highly sought after and Prucha's finishing detail is always superb.

Mahogany neck. Mahogany resonator with purfling rings. Tortoiseshell-look binding on slightly radiused 22-fret ebonyfretboard and resonator. Abalone inlays in headstock and fingerboard fretmarkers. 1-1/4" nut width. 20-hole flathead tone ring. 3/8" three-ply maple rim.

In plush-lined Guardian case (ex Yates, good condition) or, upgrade to Calton-style yellow case listed on instrument page for additional $600. On consignment $4500.00 AUD - Sold.

 


FENDER LEO BLUEGRASS - Pre-Loved - Sold

Excellent condition. Mahogany neck and resonator. Ebony fingerboard. Mother-of-pearl inlays on fingerboard, and abolone inlays on headstock. Geared tuning pegs. Dual co-ordinator rods. Spikes at 7, 8, 9, and 10th frets. New strings and Kat-Eyes bridge. Waverley-style tailpiece. Professionally set up.

Very well looked after. Small amount of wear on 2nd fret otherwise a very clean, great-sounding instrument in signature Fender hard case - TKL old-style with double neck cradle in very good condition.

Grab a pro-level instrument for a bargain price! $1500.00 AUD - Sold.

 


WHITE SWALLOW OPENBACK - 'TAWNY' - Pre-Loved - 2008 -Sold

Excellent condition. Rosewood fingerboard with 21 frets. Cherry neck. Wooden tone ring.

Brackets and tension hoop are brass and laquered. American Oak blockrim construction and pot lightly stained to show off wood grain. Dual coordinator rods. Amber Elite head. Spikes at 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th frets. Stainless steel tailpiece.

In hard case. $1500.00 AUD - Sold

 

 

 


FINGERSTYLE/WHITE SWALLOW 'VINTAGE' CLAWHAMMER BANJO - V303 - CHERRYWOOD - NEW - Sold

Fingerstyle has designed this delightful 'Vintage' model using specially selected timbers, hand-crafted to produce a specific sound.

American cherrywood neck. 25" scale. Macassar ebony fingerboard with spikes at 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th frets. Frailing scoop. Jarrah tone ring. American cherry 11" block-rim construction pot with silky oak capping. Fancy tailpiece. Fancy headstock with mop 'V' logo. Purple heart bridge. Wooden armrest for your playing comfort.

In hard case, $2290.00 AUD. (Freight and insurance in Australia, approx $90.00) - Sold

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WHITE SWALLOW Walnut Custom- NEW - Sold

Shout yourself one of the finest Australian-made banjos. Hand crafted by Alan Funk this one has full fingerboard, Maple/Walnut block construction 11" pot with 2 coord rods.

Walnut neck with outstanding grain. Ebony fingerboard. Purple-heart bridge. Amber Elite head. Geared tuning pegs. Plenty of volume, a confident voice, and slim, easy-play neck.

Ships anywhere in Aus for $80.00 inc insurance.

In hard case, $2290.00 AUD - Sold

 

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MARTIN D18 - Pre-Loved - 1996 - Sold

Excellent condition. No fretwear. Hardly played!

Mahogany back and sides. Sitka spruce top. Gloss finish. Rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Big Martin sound. Professional set-up for easy-play action.

In quality plush-lined hard case with gold clasps. On Consignment. $2090.00 AUD - Sale reduced to $1900.00AUD - Sold

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DP HOPKINS WALNUT DELUXE BANJO & CASE - Pre-Loved - 2014 - Sold

As new condition. Made in USA by small boutique makers, David and Paul Hopkins.

Figured walnut neck and highly figured walnut burl resonator. Tony Pass block construction rim. Hopkins flathead tone ring. Pearl fret marker inlays and peghead inlays. Waverly ivoroid 2-band offset pan tuners & 5th peg. Ebony fingerboard.

In quality dome-topped TKL/Guardian-style hard case. (Case is in good condition but vinyl is split in one area).
Superb sound, finish and pride-of-ownership. $4350.00 AUD - Sold



PRUCHA BAT CUSTOM, CHERRYWOOD, TOP-TENSION - Pre-Loved - 2004 - Sold

Excellent Condition. A stunning example of Jaroslav Prucha's pristine craftsmanship - and not another like it.

Cherrywood neck and quilted cherry resonator with contrasting black-white-black binding. Ebony fingerboard double-bound and inlaid with pearl bat motifs. Chrome top-tension hoop and chrome armrest. Ptacek ivoroid tuning pegs. Eagleclaw tailpiece and KatEyes bridge. Chromed flat head tonering and one-piece flange. Hand-signed by Jaroslav Prucha. Very well cared for and set up to pro standards.

Case Not Included. (see Preloved Bargains at the bottom of the page for choice of two pre-loved Calton cases, or, CDN pre-loved case for $90).

On Consignment. $4700.00 AUD - Sold

Price watch: a new Prucha Bat Top Tension with these woods in new Calton case shipped from USA would cost in region of $11,500 AUD.
(for more info on this maker and more pics of the Bat Custom click here.)

 

 


GOLD TONE OPEN-BACK BANJO IN HARD CASE - PRE-LOVED - Sold

Very good condition. Maple neck and rim with Rosewood fingerboard. No-Knots tailpiece and Grover Ebony/Ivoroid bridge.

Rolled brass tone ring. Dots and stars inlays. Spikes at 7th and 9th frets so you can use a capo. New strings. Very clean, straight instrument. Set up by professional for easy-playing. .

With case (Case in fair condition - clasps all work fine). $650 AUD
Ships anywhere in Aus via Australia Post for $70.00 -
Sold


TWO PRE-LOVED CALTON BANJO CASES - BLACK OR CREAM - Sold

 

CALTON DELUXE BANJO CASES - 5-STRING BLUEGRASS BANJO - Pre-Loved
VERY GOOD CONDITION

If you want superb protection for your instrument, you should consider a Calton case. These custom fitted fiberglass cases are rugged, well balanced, and attractive, with interiors custom tailored to each instrument. Each half of every case is hand moulded in a single piece, using pigmented resin, with no seams to separate and colour that is integral to the fiberglass. Hardware is high quality plated steel and is attached with steel rivets and reinforcing plates. The leather handle provides the optimum in comfort and balance. Case interiors are hand crafted from high quality foam padding. Generous size accessory cubby and most importantly, double neck cradles. Protect your instrument!

ONE OF EACH ONLY. BLACK with green interior: $750.00 AUD or, CREAM with burgundy interior: $825.00

Black case SOLD

 


STUART NEWMAN 5-STRING OPEN-BACK - NEW - Sold

This young Australian instrument-maker just gets better and better! Using innovative designs and rich tonewoods this latest creation will inspire playing pleasure and pride of ownership.

Featuring: A zero fretting system and compensator bridge for perfect intonation. A concealed tunnel enables placement of the 5th string tuner on the headstock. Steinberger 40:1 tuners. Truss rod access from the rim. Rosewood fretboard with pearl micro dot inlays ....

Listen to sound bytes of this instrument:

Caleb Myer

Cold Frosty Morning

Sampler

 

In hard case, $3,500.00 - Sold


 


LOUZEE BLACK JACK BLUEGRASS BANJO - USA - Pre-Loved - 2004 - Sold

Made in USA by David and Paul Hopkins the Louzee Black Jack is a stunning black laquer over bound mahogany neck.

Mahogany resonator has concentric purfling rings. Ebony fingerboard features elaborate pearl inlay work designed by Mike Longworth (of Martin guitar fame). Highly aclaimed Tony Pass "Lost Timbre" block rim and Hopkins flathead tone ring are the heart of this prestige banjo. Gold plated engraved brass hardware.

Submerged maple Hopkins bridge and quality AVS hard case. Some signs of wear in plating but otherwise in very good condition. On Consignment $4500 AUD - Now reduced to $4000.00 AUD - Sold

(Pricewatch: new, imported from US $8800 AUD inc freight and GST.)

 

 


FINGERSTYLE/WHITE SWALLOW 'VINTAGE' CLAWHAMMER BANJO - V280 - WALNUT - NEW - Sold

Fingerstyle has designed this delightful 'Vintage' model using specially selected timbers, hand-crafted to produce the best sound.

Walnut neck. 25" scale with macassar ebony fingerboard. Frailing scoop. Macassar ebony tone ring. Walnut/Surian 11" block-rim construction pot.

A beautifully balanced instrument, weight-wise and playing-wise, with perfect intonation - a joy to play. In quality mock-croc case, $2390.00 AUD. (Freight and insurance in Australia, approx $110.00)


GOLD STAR GF-100HF BLUEGRASS BANJO & CASE - Pre-Loved 2008 - Sold

Mahogany neck and mahogany resonator with dual concentric purfling rings. Three-ply rock maple rim with cast bell bronze flathead tone ring. One piece die cast flange. Presto tailpiece and submerged maple bridge. Remo frosted head. Triple nickel plated hardware.

Dual coordinator rods, adjustable truss rod. Ebony fingerboard with Pearl hearts and flowers inlays.

In emerald velvet-lined domed hardshell case (AVS, Guradian, TKL style) with dual neck support and padded handle. A professional-quality and pro-sounding instrument. $1900.00 AUD - Sold


WHITE SWALLOW 5267 CUSTOM WALNUT OPENBACK 5 STRING - Pre-Loved - 2015 - Sold

As new condition. Previous owner traded up to V280. White Swallow old-timey banjos have maintained their popularity for over 15 years. Known and loved for their sympathetic choice of woods, playability, robust construction and lyrical sound they are arguably the first choice of those who value affordable, heirloom-quality Australian-made open-backs. This Walnut Custom banjo will delight all who see, hear and play it.

Decorative and elegant shaped headstock with Cooktown Ironwood veneer.

Your opportunity to own a unique and very special collaboration between White Swallow and Fingerstyle. In hard case $1500 AUD.


SIGMA 5 STRING 'MASTERPIECE' BLUEGRASS BANJO - Pre-loved C1980's - Sold

Made by the Martin guitar company, USA. Mahogany neck with shaped headstock. Rosewood fingerboard with snowflake inlays. Mahogany 'dished' resonator with purfling.

Heavy tone ring. Tube and plate style flange. Sullivan bridge. Waverly tailpiece. New Remo frosted head. New strings and set up. Good condition and very clean. some wear on plating and a few cosmetic dings in laquer.

On consignment. $750 no case. $870 with case - Sold.


DEERING VEGA LITTLE WONDER OPEN-BACK BANJO - on consignment - 2007 - Sold

Excellent condition. Deering's famed Vega old timey 5-string banjo with maple neck, ebony fingerboard, maple ply 11" pot, one co-ord rod.

Deering Truetone Presto-style tailpiece and Vega armrest. This one has been upgraded to include a frailing scoop and a Deering signature close-fitting hard case.

On consignment, in hard case, $1290.00 AUD - Sold


WHITE SWALLOW OLD TIMEY OPEN-BACK 5 STRING - on consignment - 2007 - Sold

Hand crafted by Alan Funk of South Australia. Cedar neck is very slim, front to back - feels really good under the hand. Gives delightful sweet tone.

Spikes at 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th frets. Redgum fingerboard with dot pearl inlays. Geared tuners.

On Consignment. With new shock-absorber Johnson-style case $1800 AUD - Sold

 


FINGERSTYLE/WHITE SWALLOW 'VINTAGE' A-SCALE OPEN-BACK BANJO - V281 - NEW - Sold

A-scale open-back banjos are extremely popular in USA. In response to the demand for an Australian made A-scale, Fingerstyle has designed this delightful 'Vintage' model.

THIS ONE HAS:
Steel strings. Geared tuning pegs. Spikes at 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th frets. Frailing scoop. 25" scale neck of surian with cocobolo fingerboard. Ironbark tone ring. Walnut/Surian 11" pot. Short tailpiece. Fancy headstock with mop 'V' logo. Diamond mop fret marker inlays. Purple heart bridge. Wooden armrest for your playing comfort.

A beautifully balanced instrument, weight-wise and playing-wise, with perfect intonation - a joy to play. In quality mock-croc case, $2190.00 AUD. (Freight and insurance in Australia, approx $90.00)

Cold Frosty Morning V281 (Steel Strings)

Needlecase V281 (Steel Strings)

Sandy River Belle V281 (Steel Strings)

 

 


HATFIELD CELEBRITY CUSTOM - Pre-Loved - 2014 - Sold

As new. Made by Arthur Hatfield USA. This Celebrity with flame maple neck and resonator with rosewood fingerboard has several sophisticated upgrades from the standard well-loved gold-plated Celebrity: Flying Eagles inlays, Fults XYZ Pro5 tailpiece, Heartlands no-hole tone ring and Keith gold-plated tuners with Keith de-tuners on 2nd and 3rd strings.

Arthur Hatfield (Hatfield Banjos) and Robin Smith (Heartlands Banjos) enjoy well deserved reputations as crafters of superb instruments and parts - including a lot of blood sweat and tears at the development stages.

On consignment. Includes quality hard case with dual neck support. $4900 AUD. Now reduced to $3900 - sold

(A standard Hatfield Celebrity including freight and GST would cost $5830 landed to AUD at today's exchange rate, not including these custom upgrades valued at $700+ AUD.)

Listen to Soundbytes of this instrument:

Bill Evans

Chops

D Minor

Fiddle Backup

Gold Rush

 


RUBICON MAPLE COMBO - NEW - 2014 - Sold

Terry Cook has come up with a banjo with the simplicity and light weight of an openback but the sound and playability of a bluegrass banjo!

Maple speed neck, Cherry block rim construction. 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard with stunning Abalone inlays. Bone nut. Headstock with Abalone inlays and copper truss rod cover.

In hard case. On consignment, $1600.00 - Now reduced to $1200.00 AUD - Sold

 

 

 

 


BISHLINE HEIRLOOM CUSTOM WOODY - Pre-Loved - 2014 - Sold

As new. Made in USA by Rob Bishline. We admire the boutique makers of high quality banjos. At the top of the mountain are makers who play and are passionate about every instrument that leaves their hands for yours.

One website in USA reports their shop cannot get enough Bishline banjos. This is the first Bishline to come through Fingerstyle and we can see what the excitement is about!

In quality dual-neck-support hard case. On consignment, $3300 AUD. Now reduced to $3100 - Sold.

Listen to Soundbytes of this instrument:

Bluegrass

Chops

 


RECORDING KING M7 - Pre-Loved - 2014 - Sold

Top of the range Recording King with extras. Hand-built in USA. Honduras Mahogany speed-neck gives fast, smooth shifts up and down the neck.

Antiqued binding and peghead. Prucha-modified tailpiece for easy re-stringing. Kat Eyz bridge. 5-Star tuning pegs. Mahogany resonator with hand-rubbed distress finish.

In mock-croc hard case. $2900.00 AUD. Now reduced to $2800.

 


DP HOPKINS WALNUT DELUXE BANJO & CASE - Pre-Loved - 2014 - Sold

As new condition. Made in USA by small boutique makers, David and Paul Hopkins.

Figured walnut neck and highly figured walnut burl resonator. Tony Pass block construction rim.

In quality dome-topped Guardian hard case. Superb sound, finish and pride-of-ownership. $4590.00 AUD Now reduced to $4190 - Sold

 

 

Listen to soundbytes of this banjo:

Bill Evans tune

Chopping

D Modal

Goldrush


WILDWOOD TROUBADOR CUSTOM - Pre-loved - 2015 - Sold

As New. This is the second Troubador to come through Fingerstyle and this one is something special. It includes some awesome upgrades.

Premium wood upgrade all round. Block rim construction. Tubaphone gold plated tone-ring. Highly figured Maple neck.

Shaped hard case. On Consignment, $3100 AUD - Sold

 


WASHBURN B160K SONNY SMITH - PRE-LOVED - 2009 - Sold

As new. Washburn's top of the line professional quality banjo not available in Australia. Imported late 2009 from Washburn factory.

Highly figured curly maply resonator and neck. Rosewood fingerboard with split-block design mother-of-pearl inlays. No fretwear. 5th string spikes at 7th, 9th and 10th frets. Has received professional set up.

In Washburn signature hard case. Can not fail to impress. On Consignment $1290.00 AUD. Now reduced to $1190 - Sold

 


WHITE SWALLOW OPEN-BACK - SURIAN/MACASSAR - NEW - Sold

What banjo are you playing now? Here's an inspiration for 2016! The Surian/Macassar is a delightful, sweet-sounding creation by Alan Funk.

Neck and armrest are Surian (a type of rainforest-alternative mahogany) Fingerboard and peghead are Macassar Ebony.

A real sweetheart! $2190.00 AUD.

 



GOLD TONE BLUEGRASS BANJO BG250F - Pre-Loved - 2007 - Sold

Excellent condition and lightly played. No fretwear. Maple neck, Canadian Maple rim. Mahogany resonator.

Spikes at 7th, 9th and 10th frets. Chrome hardware. In-line tailpiece (plating shows some wear).

This banjo is a jewel at a bargain price! In hard case. On consignment. $1275 AUD - Now $900 AUD - Sold


RECORDING KING RK87 SN - Soloist/Gold plated - Pre-loved - RECENT - Sold

Excellent condition. One-Piece Flamed Maple Resonator. One-Piece figured Maple Neck. Bound Ebony Fretboard. Dual Coordinator Rods. Gold-plated hardware.

Traditional Recording King floral peghead and inlays. Handcrafted maple and ebony compensator bridge by Stuart Newman. Presto tailpiece.

In plush lined top quality hardshell case (AVS - with double neck cradle for best support) also in excellent condition. On Consignment, $1790.00 AUD. - Sold


Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard - Pre-Loved - 2006 - Sold

As new condition. Classic Earl Scruggs Mastertone model which replicated Earl's Granada. Highly figured curly Maple neck and Sunburst Maple resonator.

Hearts and Flowers inlays. Ebony fingerboard. Spikes at 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th frets. Presto tailpiece and 5/8" Snuffy Smith bridge. You know the name, you know the reputation, you know the sound.

In signature Gibson hard case with satin protector, on consignment, $4900.00 AUD - Sold

 


WHITE SWALLOW CUSTOM OPEN BACK - WALNUT/WILD OLIVE - NEW 2015 - Sold

White Swallow old-timey banjos have maintained their popularity for over 15 years. Known and loved for their sympathetic choice of woods, playability, robust construction and lyrical sound they are arguably the first choice of those who value affordable, heirloom-quality Australian-made open-backs.

Now, we are proud to present a very special custom-made instrument to delight those who appreciate something a little special. The Walnut/Wild Olive Custom banjo will delight all who see, hear and play it.

In quality brown crocodile-look hard case $2500.00 AUD - Sold

Listen to this banjo:

Cold Frosty Morning


Woodie

CLAREEN SETANTA - IRELAND - Pre-Loved - Recent - Sold

As new. The ultimate gold plated, hand engraved Clareen model, Setanta. Superb workmanship and sound with Cox maple rim and walnut burl resonator.

Walnut neck has contrasting double stripes and ebony fingerboard inlayed with fancy pearl inlays. Ivoroid binding. No fretwear.
Jimmy Cox* maple rim. Cox walnut burl resonator with superb figuring. Everything else lovingly hand crafted by Tom Cussen of Clareen Banjos, Galway, Ireland, "from plank to pluck". ...

 

Very nicely set up with low action for ease of playing. Spectacular sound - just needs playing! In black 'profiled' hard shell Hiscox-type case. $5500.00 AUD. Price now reduced to $4900.00AUD - Sold

 


WHITE SWALLOW SWAGMAN BLUEGRASS 5 STRING - CUSTOM - NEW 2015 - Sold

Tired of humping around a bluegrass banjo that weighs a ton? Want something with responsive tone woods, volume, and voice, made in Australia with good looks and charm? This one has a wooden tone ring!

Delightful custom bluegrass banjo with Cherry neck, figured poplar resonator, fancy binding on resonator.

In quality brown crocodile-look case. Superb sounding banjo with excellent playability and sound projection. $2500.00 AUD - Sold

Listen to this banjo:

Clinch Mountain Backstep


WHITE SWALLOW CUSTOM OLD TIMEY - HUON - Pre-Loved - 2012 - Sold

Excellent condition. Hand crafted by Alan Funk to custom specifications for authentic old-timey sound. Frailing scoop permits player to get that fat, round tubby sound by playing over the fingerboard. Block rim construction of choice Australian timbers: Mulga, Blackwood, Purple Heart, Cocobolo and decoratively capped with polished Ironbark.

Alan's signature slimline neck of Huon Pine. Close-grained Indian Rosewood fingerboard inlaid with elegantly understated mother-of-pearl fret markers. Spikes installed at 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th frets enable player to capo up to key of C in G tuning.

In choice of case:
In Standard black hard case (bluegrass style) - $2290.00 AUD
In Johnson lightweight shock-resistant case - $2390.00 AUD - Sold
(Note, cases offered are pre-loved but in as-new condition. Freight and insurance, approx $95 within Australia.)

 


DOBSON SILVER BELL - C1880 - Pre-Loved - Sold

A genuine old timey banjo from USA. Mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, nickel silver frailing scoop, spun-over rim, brass hardware, 28 brackets, perch rod, straight-through tuning pegs, real skin head.

Good tone and reasonable condition for its age. Good action, presently tuned one tone below CC tuning.

On Consignment $1490.00 AUD - Reduced by owner now $1200.00 AUD


 


PAUL BEARD RESOPHONIC - MIKE AULDRIDGE MA6 - Pre-Loved - 2005 - Sold

Excellent to 'as new' condition in hard case. Black, high gloss finish over Finland Birch. Presented in TKL hard case, in good condition.

Square neck with 25" scale. Ebony fretboard with Mother of Pearl "Hearts and Flowers" inlays. Ebony peghead veneer with Hearts inlay and "Mike Auldridge" signature ...

On consignment $3290.00 AUD - now $2800 AUD - Sold


WHITE SWALLOW OLD-TIMEY BANJO - Pre-Loved - 2010- Sold

Excellent condition. Beautiful-sounding open-back with minimal fretwear and easy-play action.

A favourite Aussie-made instrument in the banjo-picking world suitable either for bluegrass or clawhammer styles.

 

In hard case. On Consignment $1500.00 AUD - Sold

 


NECHVILLE ATLAS OPENBACK BANJO - Pre-Loved - 2013 - Sold

12" pot, classy walnut neck and pot and Allen key dismantles banjo for air flight/travel!

As New condition. Walnut neck with ebony fretboard on a 12" diameter walnut block-construction rim with a cocobolo tone ring. Wooden flange on the rim takes the place of bracket shoes...


Including hard case, $2350.00 AUD
Sold


WHITE SWALLOW CUSTOM WALNUT OPENBACK 5 STRING - NEW - 2015 - New Stock - Sold

White Swallow old-timey banjos have maintained their popularity for over 15 years. Known and loved for their sympathetic choice of woods, playability, robust construction and lyrical sound they are arguably the first choice of those who value affordable, heirloom-quality Australian-made open-backs.

Now, we are proud to present 2 very special custom-made instruments to delight those who appreciate something a little special. The Wild Olive Custom and the Walnut Custom banjos will delight all who see, hear and play them.

In hard case $2400 AUD Sold

Listen to this banjo:

Ducks on the Pond

Mole in the Ground

Napoleon Crossing the Rhine

Shady Grove

 


WHITE SWALLOW CUSTOM WILD OLIVE OPENBACK 5 STRING - NEW - 2015 - Sold

White Swallow old-timey banjos have maintained their popularity for over 15 years. Known and loved for their sympathetic choice of woods, playability, robust construction and lyrical sound they are arguably the first choice of those who value affordable, heirloom-quality Australian-made open-backs.

Now, we are proud to present 2 very special custom-made instruments to delight those who appreciate something a little special. The Wild Olive Custom and the Walnut Custom banjos will delight all who see, hear and play them.

In hard case $2400 AUD.

Listen to this banjo:

Mole in the Ground

Napoleon Crossing the Rhine

Shady Grove

 


REILLY FRETLESS OPEN-BACKS - SHOWROOM DEMO MODELS

Fingerstyle is delighted to present 3 fretless clawhammer banjos hand-crafted in the traditional style by Paul Reilly, Australia.

These banjos were made to demonstrate to potential customers the old-timey sounds possible from selected tonewoods, types of tone rings, and rim depths. They vary from 3 to 5 years old, are in excellent condition, built to showroom standard and totally unique. Lightly played - hardware shows some patina so priced accordingly.

Buckmaster
Buckmaster
Buckmaster
Reilly Qld Maple - Sold
Reilly Qld Silverash - Sold
Reilly US Whiteoak

WHITE SWALLOW OPENBACK - 'TAWNY' - Pre-Loved - 2008 - Sold

Excellent condition. Rosewood fingerboard with 21 frets. Cherry neck. Rosewd fingerboard. Wooden tone ring.

Brackets and tension hoop are brass and laquered.

In new hard case. $1600.00 - Price now reduced to $1500.00 AUD - Sold


BUCKMASTER CONVERTABLE - Pre-Loved - 2010 - Sold

Buckmaster

Fair to good condition. Australian maker Roger Buckmaster demonstrates a cunning idea to get the best out of one banjo;

Resonator detaches with one centre screw to instantly convert this from a bluegrass banjo to an open-back. Maple resonator, handcarved and painted depicting Australian native flowers. Heelstock carved and painted. Rosewood fingerboard...

 

On consignment $1100.00 with hard case.

 

 

 

 



MATON ECW80C ACOUSTIC - PRE-LOVED - 2007 - Sold

Good to Excellent condition. Blackwood veneer keyhole headstock. Qld Maple back and sides, Sitka spruce top. (All solid woods; no veneers) Qld maple neck. Cutaway style with Maton AP5 electrics. Minimal fretwear. Rosewood fingerboard. Natural finish back and sides, gloss top.

 

In Maton hard case (fair condition). $1790.00 AUD

 


TERRY COOK RUBICON OPEN-BACKS - Pre-Loved - 2011

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Rubicon Blonde: - Sold

As new condition. A charming open back banjo from Terry Cook, Queensland.

Maple neck with elaborate carved heelstock, mother of pearl inlays on headstock and mother of pearl fingerboard inlays.

With hard case and warranty. $1100.00 AUD - On Consignment

 

 

 

 

 


GIBSON RB250 MASTERTONE - Pre-Loved - Recent- Sold

Excellent to 'as new' condition. Mahogany neck and resonator. Fiddle cut headstock with additional Hoppers cam tuners fitted by Laurie Grundy.

Ebony fingerboard with bone nut and classic RB250 pearl inlays. No fretwear ...

There are currently no banjos coming out of the Gibson factory... your chance to grab a legend! On consignment. $2775.00 AUD


TERRY COOK RUBICON OPEN-BACKS - Pre-Loved - 2011

Buckmaster

Rubicon Blonde: - Sold

As new condition. A charming open back banjo from Terry Cook, Queensland.

Maple neck with elaborate carved heelstock, mother of pearl inlays on headstock and mother of pearl fingerboard inlays.

With hard case and warranty. $1100.00 AUD - On Consignment

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


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WHITE SWALLOW OLD TIMEY OPEN BACK - NEW - Sold

Beech neck and cherry wood block construction rim for strength and tone.

Beech neck and cherry wood block construction rim for strength and tone. Ironbark tone ring. Purple Heart bridge. Chrome hardware. Dual coordinator rods. Geared tuning pegs. Black Wattle fingerboard with pearl dot inlays. Deerhorn nut. Frailing scoop and spikes at 7th, 9th and 10th frets. Pot has ironbark capping on nicely rounded rim. A very sweet, well balanced, old timey banjo that sounds great now and will continue to develop over time.

In hard case. $1950.00 AUD.


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STELLING WHITE CROSS - Pre-Loved - Sold

As new condition. Outstanding!!! A genuine one of a kind previously owned by Geoff Stelling.

Highy figured maple resonator (signed inside, 'Geoff Stelling').

 

In quality Price flight case valued at $750 AUD, also in new condition. On Consignment, $4490.00 AUD - Sold.


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HUBER TRUETONE VRB - USA - Pre-Loved - 2012 - Sold

What Mastertone is to Gibson, Truetone is to Huber.

Steve Huber's banjos are highly prized and sought after. Bluegrass banjos of other brandnames are often retro fitted or custom made to include Huber tone rings; why? Because Huber is dedicated to replicating that pre-war Gibson sound. The appearance of most Hubers is quietly understated - except when it comes to the tone. They have that gritty, dry quality and quick decay, essential to prevent roll notes blurring into eachother. The expression used is "good note separation" and this Huber has it in spades. It sounds fantastic already, but will evolve into an awesome and authentic bluegrass voice. Is this your dream banjo? ...

In hardshell case. $5150.00 AUD - Sold

Note: No fretwear. This instrument would be classified 'As New' except for 3 non-obvious chips in the lacquer. Fingerstyle continues to promote full disclosure.

 


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WHITE SWALLOW DIAMOND SPECIAL OLD TIMEY - Pre-Loved - 2009 - SOLD

Excellent condition. Custom made to include ebony fingerboard, ironbark tone ring, frailing scoop, spikes at 7th, 9th and 10th frets.

Jacaranda heel plate. Pearl inlays on headstock and fingerboard. Tasmanian oak block construction pot for strength and tone. Sweet, old timey sound with lovely response in any tuning. Easy-play action and dual coordinator rods.

In hard case, Bonus: velvet-covered foam case kit for best fit and added protection. On Consignment, $1690.00 AUD - Sold


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ARIA SB400 5 STRING BLUEGRASS BANJO - Pre-Loved - Recent - SOLD

Top of the range Aria in excellent condition. Barely a mark.

Mahogany neck and resonator. Heavy tone ring. Chrome hardware. Presented in upgraded tuxedo hardshell case (valued at $150).

 

Bonus: to speed your progress this rig comes with Volumes 1 and 2 of Fingerstyle's Beginning Bluegrass Banjo (new) valued at $60. Your chance to bag a bargain! $670.00 AUD - Sold


Buckmaster

MORRIS 5-STRING BLUEGRASS - Pre-Loved 1977 - SOLD

Traditional Gibson Mastertone style banjo by highly respected instrument-maker, Moridari of the Morris Instrument company. Morris have made quality banjos and guitars for over 40 years.

With original, aluminium-bound hard case also in excellent condition. One owner. On Consignment $1390.00. Special offer:  $1100 with free shipping Australia-wide!

 


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REILLY 12" OPEN-BACK CLAWHAMMER - 2013 - New - Sold

Hand crafted in Australia. 12" pot open-back old-timey banjo and the 2nd one we've had the pleasure to show on this website. This one has specially selected rock maple neck. Rosewood fingerboard.

Block constructed rim with built in wooden tone ring. Very strong. Rosewood veneer inside and out and capped with maple.
Waverly ivoroid tuners. Purple Heart bridge. Spikes already fitted...

$1900 AUD in hard case - Sold


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WILDWOOD TROUBADOR OPEN BACK - Pre-Loved - 2010 - Sold

Wildwood USA have been making great hand-made banjos since the early 1970's. Wildwood make a point of using only the finest figured maples, walnuts, and exotic hardwoods available. Good looks are one of their hallmarks. Good sound is the other!

In excellent condition (small ding on back of neck) this banjo is constructed with 11" rock maple block rim for strength and sound projection.

Comes in a top quality TKL plush lined open-back case - fits like a hand in a glove. On consignment $2190.00 AUD - Sold

Listen to soundbytes of this instrument:

Shady Grove

Soldiers Joy


Gibson RB250 - Pre-Loved - C1979 - Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA - Sold

There's nothing like the feel and sound of an old Gibson. This one not only has the look, playability and original components it also has the juice sound-wise!

Excellent condition. Mahogany neck and resonator show barely a scratch! Ebony fingerboard with Hearts and Flowers mother-of-pearl inlays. Double cut fiddle head with traditional Gibson pearl inlays.

 

In superb condition for its age with original, signature Gibson case. $3390 AUD - Now $3195 AUD


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STUART NEWMAN No 5 Cooktown Orchid 2010 - Pre Loved - Sold

Banjo Artistry Melding Tradition with New-Wave Design...

Owner has taken up a new instrument and is selling her custom Stuart Newman No 5 banjo. Stuart Newman melds the warmth, beauty, and tonal qualities of selected timbers with the cutting edge of modern banjo construction. Headstock design by Wendy Holman of Fingerstyle and Stuart Newman. All inlays and decorative artistry by Stuart Newman.

 

 

As new condition - on consignment in hard case - $2900 - Sold

 


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GIBSON GRANADA MASTERTONE FLYING EAGLES - Pre-Loved - 2003 - Sold

Excellent condition. The choice of many top pickers in US. (Some have more than one!) Your opportunity to own a Gibson super-banjo!

24 carat gold and engraved hardware. 11" pot. Remo frosted medium crown head. 3 ply maple rim. Mastertone tone ring. 1-piece flange. Curly Maple neck and resonator...

 

In Gibson signature hard case, $4150 AUD -Sold

 


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OME BRIGHT ANGEL BLUEGRASS BANJO & CASE - 2012 Sold

As new! Owner in need of cash and too late to stop shipment, so it's here, in Australia! (Owner paid over $6000 AUD including freight and GST)

Curly maple neck & resonator with translucent blue stain. Chrome and gold hardware, Ome Megatone 200 tone ring. Neck, peghead and resonator are bound in ivoroid.

 

On Consignment, in hard case, huge sacrifice $4590.00 AUD - Sold

 


Buckmaster

WHITE SWALLOW SOUTHERN CROSS - Pre-Loved - Sold


Very good condition. Hand crafted by Alan Funk of South Australia. (This is the model one higher than the Diamond Special. Retail price = $2950)

One-piece curly maple neck is very slim, front to back making it easy to play. Rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl inlays. Spikes at 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th frets. Bound fingerboard and resonator ....

TKL hard case in ex cond, with double neck support. Great banjo, great value! On consignment $1890.00 AUD - Sold

 

 



Buckmaster

WHITE SWALLOW BLUEGRASS BANJO - Pre-Loved - Sold


The Mazurka. Excellent condition. Hand crafted by Alan Funk of South Australia. One-piece Queensland Maple neck is very slim, front to back - feels really good under the hand.

Slightly wider at nut than most banjos at 33mm (1 1/4"). Spikes at 7th, 9th and 10th frets. Redgum fingerboard with dot pearl inlays. Teak veneer resonator with decorative binding.

With hard case (in fair condition) On Consignment $1250 - Sold

 


Buckmaster

RUBICON OPEN-BACK WALNUT/ABALONE - NEW - Sold

Local musician Terry Cook presents his latest Rubicon open-back banjo.

Outstanding abalone inlays! Straight-grain Maple neck with ornately carved heel. Walnut, block construction rim with wooden tonering. Dual coordinator rods.

In new hard case, $1690. AUD - Sold
(Spikes can be fitted for additional $30.)

 

 



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REILLY 12" TRADITIONAL STYLE OPENBACK - Pre-Loved - 2012 - Sold


Proudly hand crafted from wo to go by experienced Australian picker and instrument maker, Paul Reilly.

This larger pot open-back has volume and resonance to thrill all who love the old timey sounds of clawhammer banjo. Paul has hand selected choice materials, timbers and accessories to produce a stunning traditional instrument that excites all who play and hear it ....

Comes in new hard case and this banjo includes Nechville Comfort Armrest. An elegant and impressively crafted instrument with a wooden tone ring for a warm, whopper sound! On consignment $1990.00. - Sold

 

 

Sound bytes of this instrument:

Spanish Lady/Spotted Pony

Ducks on the Pond

 


ODE OPEN-BACK - USA - Pre-Loved - Sold


Very good condition. Nicely shaped, slim, straight-grain Maple neck. Ebony fingerboard in 'as new' condition - no fretwear. Spikes at 7th, 9th and 10th frets.

Mother of pearl inlays. Waverly ivoiroid tuning pegs and tailpiece. Chrome armrest, archtop integral rim. Chrome ome-style dome bracket nuts.

 

 

Comes with open-back size hard case (inner binding needs re-gluing in one section, otherwise in good condition.) $1150 AUD - Sold

Listen to sound bytes:

Angelina Baker

 

 

Hangman's Reel

 


PRUCHA BAT TOP TENSION - 'NEW MODEL' Pre-loved - December 2010 - Sold

If you are used to seeing Prucha banjos then you'll already expect the high level of craftsmanship with elegant beauty and responsive sound of Prucha banjos.

Excellent to 'as new' condition, this one has frosted nickel finish flange and half-plated, half-frosted nickel tension hoop. Post-production extra; frosted nickel Kershner tailpiece.

In quality hard case. On consignment, $5700 AUD Sale - now $5190 AUD (NB, cost of importing new to Aus, approx $8000 AUD) Owner keen to sell.  Offers will be considered - Sold

Listen to soundbytes:

John Henry

Fireball Mail

 

 


Woodie

REILLY FRETLESS OPEN BACK BANJO - 2010 - Sold

Fretless, open back, five string banjo made by Paul Reilly, Queensland. Overall length twenty nine inches. Nickel Silver fretboard.

 

 

At present, no hard case. On Consignment from the maker, $1220 AUD.

 

 

 


OME DOUBLE X - CONVERTIBLE BLUEGRASS/OPEN BACK - Pre-Loved - 1979 - Sold

Silverchimes tone ring combined with mahogany and brazilian rosewood from the revered US company still making banjos by the 'boutique' hands on method.
Very good condition. All original hardware.

Solid mahogany, hand-shaped neck with adjustable truss rod. High quality mother-of-pearl inlays in black brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Minimal fret wear ...

 

In original hard case (fair condition and all hinges and clasps fit and work fine.) An heirloom banjo to be proud of! On consignment $2990.00 AUD - Now $2600 - Sold

 


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ROBIN SMITH/HEARTLANDS CUSTOM - 'VIRGINIA' - Pre-Loved - 2007 - Sold

Robin Smith (Heartlands Banjo & Guitar Company) has gained a solid gold reputation as the maker of fine instruments. His workmanship is the choice of famous pickers such as Bill Evans (the Bill Evans Signature banjo recently released).

 

In hard case, $4790. AUD Now $3890 AUD -Sold

 

 

 


 

Yates Ron Stewart Signature Maple Bluegrass Banjo - Pre-Loved - 2011 -Sold

The chat rooms are raving about this banjo... Smoky Mountains Guitars, USA said about the Yates...

"the most exciting banjo on the planet. Never have we experienced a banjo that replicates that 30’s pre-war tone and performance as these great instruments do. We know as we compared them to Ron’s 1933 original flathead and the sound is virtually identical."

In as new condition, comes in TKL quality plush-lined hard case. On consignment $3790.00 AUD - Sold

 


GIBSON GRANADA - VINTAGE SERIES - Pre-Loved - 2009 - Sold

Hold your breath! Special issue series Gibson! Only 20 of these Mastertone Gibsons made! Certificate of authenticity signed by Tom Montgomery, Gibson Product Manager USA.

Certificate states:
"This instrument bearing the serial number above was handbuilt by Gibson Original Acoustic Instruments, where highly skilled artisans are committed to carrying on the company's more than century-old tradition of creating exquisite, investment-quality instruments...

In quality, signature hard case with protective shroud. On consignment, $5390 AUD. If you're looking for top shelf with collectible or resale value, THIS IS IT! - Sold

 

 


IBANEZ ARTIST MAHOGANY - Pre-loved - late 1970's - Sold

Excellent condition. Copy of Gibson Masterton. Good woods, great hardware, well set up, easy to play and great sound! Very smart rig with brand new 'tuxedo' black/white case. Suit picker upgrading from beginner to intermediate level instrument.

Mahogany neck and resonator with eagle inlay. Ebony fingerboard with genuine mother of pearl flying eagle inlays. Sliding capo rail from 5th to 13th frets.

 

Very smart rig with brand new 'tuxedo' black/white case. On Consignment, $1390.00 AUD

 


FENDER LEO - Pre-Loved - C1975 - Sold

 

Good condition. Dark chocolate Mahogany neck and resonator. Rosewood fingerboard.

In hardshell, metal-bound case (fair condition). On consignment $1275 - Sold

 


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EUCALYPT - BLUEGRASS BANJO - "One Tree" - Pre-Loved - 2001 - Sold

 

Australian-made using Australian timbers. Made by Roger Simpson with decorative marquetry on headstock and resonator by Anne Simpson.

On Consignment. $1599.00 AUD, or $1730 with new hard case - Sold.

 

 


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WHITE SWALLOW OLD TIMEY - ROSEWOOD - New - Sold


A stunning, professional-quality open-back made in Australia from selected tone woods. Every White Swallow Old Timey banjo is unique. Alan Funk proudly demonstrates his quality construction with an old timey banjo featuring a Rosewood fingerboard.

Requested exclusively for the Fingerstyle Banjostore, this professional-quality banjo has White Oak pot with Cedar neck.

$2100 including hard case.

 


TERRY COOK RUBICON OPEN-BACKS - NEW - Another One Coming!

A trio of charming open back banjos from Terry Cook, Queensland.
Maple necks with elaborate carved heelstock, mother of pearl inlays on headstock and mother of pearl fingerboard inlays. Block rim construction for strength. Truss rods and co-ordinator rods for adjustability. Elite Amber heads and hand-crafted bridges. Geared tuning pegs and chrome hardware. Great sound and each with individual character!

With hard case and warranty. $1499 AUD

Click on the read more to listen to individual soundbytes!

 

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Rubicon Blonde
Rubicon Dragon - Sold
Rubicon Florentine

 

Stelling Swallowtail

Belmont Bluegrass Banjo - Pre-Loved. C2007 - Sold

As new condition. Coming out of the same factory as the top of the range Martinez's (at $2199). Fingerstyle is impressed with the tasteful choice of woods and high build quality....

With hard case. On consignment, $1490 AUD - Now $1290 AUD - Sold

 

 


GIBSON RB12 - TOP TENSION - Pre-loved - 2006 - Sold

Excellent condition. No fret wear. All parts original. Gibson's reissue of the pre-war late 30's, early 40's model. Walnut neck.

 

 

 

In new Gibson TKL-style hard case with padded inner shroud. On Consignment, $4,880 AUD. Now $4580 AUD - Sold

 


STELLING RED FOX - Pre-Loved - 2009 - Sold

One of Stelling's most popular banjos, inspired by master banjoist Bill Emerson.

Excellent condition. No fretwear. Highly figured maple neck and resonator with a deep tone and reddish tinge. Ebony fingerboard with a distinctive maple leaf inlay and a red fox inlaid in the peghead. The Red Fox in the peghead and the abalone maple leaves in the fingerboard help to make this a very striking model. Nickel hardware.

The hardshell case is a deluxe heavy-duty TKL emerald green crushed velvet plush lined case with a steel forged leather wrapped handle. On Consignment, $3590 AUD - Sold

 


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KEL KROYDON CUSHMAN CUSTOM - Pre-Loved - 2007 - Sold

Mint condition. No fretwear. An American Made Banjo Company Gibson copy showing off the beauty of natural timbers, stunning abalone inlays and a rich, punchy sound.

Mahogany neck. Quilted Maple resonator made by Steve Gill, USA. Ebony fingerboard with elaborate hand cut Abalone inlays. Spikes at 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th frets. Pre-war Gibson Style 11 headstock motif.

 

 

In hard case, $3250 AUD.

 


WHITE SWALLOW SOUTHERN CROSS - Pre-Loved - 1999 - Sold

Made in Australia. Curly maple neck, ebony fingerboard with custom inlays. Nut width at 31mm slightly wider than standard Gibson copies. Heavy, chrome plated, cast tone ring.

Stainless hardware. Geared tuners. Some flecking of laquer visible on headstock and back of resonator. Action set up to achieve easy-play between 1st and 7th frets.

 

In TKL hard case (good quality, excellent condition, made in Canada) On Consignment $1190 AUD or make an offer. (Freight approx $65) - Sold

 


FENDER LEO - Pre-Loved - 1980 - Sold


A1 condition in original case. One owner.


Mahogany neck and resonator. Ebony fingerboard. Pearl inlays. Geared tuning pegs. Chrome hardware. Eagleclaw tailpiece. KatEyes bridge. Miminal fretwear (see pic). Slight patina on armrest otherwise very well looked after.

With hard case $1590.00 AUD - NOW $1290! - Sold

 


Yates Ron Stewart Signature Maple Bluegrass Banjo - Pre-Loved - 2011 - Sold

The chat rooms are raving about this banjo... Smoky Mountains Guitars, USA said about the Yates...

"the most exciting banjo on the planet. Never have we experienced a banjo that replicates that 30’s pre-war tone and performance as these great instruments do. We know as we compared them to Ron’s 1933 original flathead and the sound is virtually identical."

 

In as new condition, comes in Yates signature plush-lined hard case. On consignment $3900 - Sold

 

 


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SAMICK ARTIST - 5 STRING BANJO - Pre-loved - Sold

Very good to excellent condition. Minimal fretwear. Heavy cast tone ring. Maple neck and resonator. Rosewood fingerboard with pearl inlays.

Dual co-ordinator rods and adjustable truss rod. Engraved armrest. Chrome four-hump tailpiece. Geared tuning pegs. All very straight and true and easy to play - nice set-up and big sound!

 

In hard case, On consignment $650 AUD - Sold

 

 


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Tanglewood 5 String Banjo Cove Creek Blonde Maple TBDLX-PRO - Pre-loved 2010 - Sold

Excellent condition. Five-string banjo from Tanglewood's Cove Creek Bluegrass series.

Hardly played. Bell brass tone ring. Attractive honey-blonde maple neck and solid maple resonator. Rosewood fingerboard. Chrome hardware. Engraved, double-bracket chrome armrest. Dual co-ordinator rods. Adjustable truss rod. The TBDLX-PRO cuts no corners and the result is a rich, pronounced tone.

In hard case, also excellent condition. On Consignment $850.00 AUD - Sold

 

 


GIBSON GRANADA MASTERTONE FLYING EAGLES - Pre-Loved - 2004 - Sold

As New condition. The choice of many top pickers in US. (Some have more than one!) This one is fresh out of the wardrobe by an owner who bought it as an investment and needs to cash up. Retailing in US for $5500, your opportunity to own a Gibson super-banjo!

 

On consignment, in Gibson signature hard case $4400 - Sold

 


WoodieWHITE SWALLOW OLD-TIMEY - Pre-Loved - 2008 - Sold


Excellent condition. Beautiful-sounding open-back banjo with minimal fretwear and easy-play action. A favourite Aussie-made instrument in the banjo-picking world.

 

In hard case, $1350 AUD. - Sold

 

 

 


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EUCALYPT BLUEGRASS BANJO - "TWO-LEAVES" - Pre-Loved - 2004 - Sold


Excellent Condition. S/No. EB0050. Australian-made using Australian timbers with decorative marquetry on headstock and leaf motifs on Jarrah resonator.

In quality hard case also in excellent condition. On Consignment. $1790.00 AUD Now $1490

 


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WASHBURN B160K SONNY SMITH - PRE-LOVED - 2009 - Sold

As new. Washburn's top of the line professional quality banjo not available in Australia. Imported by owner late 2009 from Washburn factory for $2660 AUD.

 

In Washburn signature hard case. Can not fail to impress. On Consignment $1490.00AUD - Sold

 

 

 


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GEO C DOBSON VICTOR PROFESSIONAL OPEN-BACK C1884 - Sold

Ebony fingerboard inlaid with pearl stars, diamonds and flowers.

Mahogany neck with ebony V joint. 11" 30 bracket spun rim with decorative stretcherband and vintage hardware. Real skin head.

 

 

 

In new hard case. $1890.00 Now $1790 AUD - Sold

 


PRUCHA DIAMOND POINT - Pre-Loved - 2006 - Sold

Excellent to mint condition. Handcrafted by Czech maestro Jaroslav Prucha. His banjos are highly sought after and finishing detail is always superb.

Mahogany neck, tortoiseshell-look binding on mahogany resonator. Slightly radiused 22-fret ebony fingerboard. Abalone inlays. 1-1/4" nut width. 20-hole flathead tone ring. 3/8" three-ply maple rim. One-piece flange. Prucha Kerchner tailpiece.

 

In plush-lined TKL case. On consignment $4500.00 AUD.

 


OME ODYSSEY - GOLD PLATED, HAND ENGRAVED - Pre-Loved - 2009 - Withdrawn

OME are known for making some of the best built and best finished banjos in the USA. Their banjos are also some of the most beautiful. This one is particularly stunning.

Premium highly flamed maple neck, rim and resonator woods. Shaded burnt sienna polished lacquer finish. Premium African ebony fingerboard with Odyssey inlays. Ivoroid bound Ome Odyssey peghead. The "double-cut" headstock peghead features full binding and the distinctive Odyssey torch inlay.

 

In immaculate condition and presented in Prucha-made white flight case. On Consignment $5700 AUD - Withdrawn

 


DEERING SIERRA - Pre-Loved - C2003 - Sold


One of Deering's most popular and best-loved flathead Gibson copies.

Includes 'Folk of the Woods' dark brown leather strap and vintage blonde-tweed hard case (in good condition) On consignment $1890.00AUD - Sold

 

 

 


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MARTINEZ MBJ-85 5-String Banjo - Pre-Loved. 2009 model - Sold

Excellent condition. Top of the range Gibson copy Martinez. Maple neck.

 

Includes hard case also in A1 condition, spare set of strings, set of Pro picks, 'how to play bluegrass' Fingerstyle dvd. $750.00 (freight and insurance approx $60 Eastern seaboard of Australia).

 

 


Buckmaster

BUCKMASTER WITH VEGA TUBAPHONE TONERING - Pre-loved - 2006 - Sold

Excellent Condition - and what a sound! A fine example of Australian luthier, Roger Buckmaster's experienced craftsmanship.

Ebony fingerboard with planets and stars inlays. Maple neck with dark centre stripe inlays, Rosewood headstock veneer and neck insert...

In plush-lined hard case, On Consignment: $2100.00 AUD Now $1890 AUD

 

 


Buckmaster

Fender Leo - Pre-Loved - C1979 - Sold


Excellent condition. Collectors opportunity! All original parts. No fretwear. Original aluminium-bound signature case also in excellent condition.A1 condition in original case. One owner.

Finding a '70's prestige banjo in this condition with original parts is as rare as a unicorn! Banjos of this origin are gaining appreciation as the years go by.

In original, aluminium-bound, signature case $1590.00

 

 


PRUCHA BAT TOP-TENSION CUSTOM - Pre-Loved - 2004 - Sold

Excellent Condition. A stunning example of Jaraslav Prucha's pristine craftsmanship - and not another like it!

Cherrywood neck and quilted cherry resonator with contrasting black binding. Ebony fingerboard double-bound and inlaid with pearl bat motifs. Chrome top-tension hoop and chrome armrest.

On Consignment, $6,800 AUD Now $4900 AUD negotiable - Sold

 


Ibanez Blonde

STUART NEWMAN No 5 'Cooktown Orchids' - Preloved - Withdrawn by owner

Owner has taken up a new instrument and is selling her custom Stuart Newman banjo.

'Cooktown Orchid' - without perchrod
Fretboard 'raindrop' Pearl inlays designed by Yvonne Beck. Frailing scoop Cooktown Orchid inlays in Pearl, Abalone and painted shell designed by Wendy Holman.

As new condition - on consignment in hard case - $2900

 


Buckmaster

GOLD STAR GF-100HF BLUEGRASS BANJO & CASE - 2008 - Sold

Just arrived from USA. Excellent Condition. Mahogany neck and Mahogany resonator with dual concentric purfling rings. Three-ply rock maple rim with cast bell bronze flathead tone ring.

In emerald velvet-lined shaped hardshell case. (RRP approx $2500 AUD) $1690.00 Now $1490 AUD

 

 


MORGAN MONROE CAMERON & CASE - Pre-Loved 2009 - Sold

As new. Well-made open back with very easy action. Curly Maple neck and rim. Whyte Laydie tone ring gives clarity and plenty of volume. Rosewood fingerboard with OME-style Pearl 'tadpole' inlays.

In signature dark-red velvet-lined hard case. An elegant and sophisticated Laydie. On Consignment $1600.00 AUD

 

 

 


Ibanez Blonde

STUART NEWMAN CUSTOM OPEN-BACK BANJO - 2010


Banjo Artistry Melding Tradition with New-Wave Design...

Fingerstyle is proud to present two exciting new-generation open-backs recently completed by Australian luthier, Stuart Newman. Stuart melds the warmth, beauty, and tonal qualities of selected timbers with the cutting edge of modern banjo construction. Headstock design by Wendy Holman of Fingerstyle and Stuart Newman. All inlays and decorative artistry by Stuart Newman.

'Urban Leaves' - with perchrod - Sold
Fretboard 'urban leaves' and scoop inlays designed by Wendy Holman.
Stylised leaves in Abalone with Pearl dots. Frailing scoop inlaid with Abalone, Pearl, Copper, and metal paint
in hard case - $3400 AUD

 


kel kroyden

American Made Banjo Company II Mahogany - Pre-Loved -2009 - Sold

MINT CONDITION! From the American Made Banjo Company, a top shelf professional banjo with good looks and great sound ... and a low serial number!

In plush-lined domed hardshell case, On consignment was $4599 - Now $3790 AUD - Sold

 

 

 


Woodie

D.P. HOPKINS "WOODIE" 5-STRING BLUEGRASS BANJO - Pre-Loved - 2006 - Sold

Excellent condition. High build quality from the house of Hopkins, Tennessee, USA. For those who have got past the 'heavy is better' theory!

Click here to listen to Donald Zepp play this banjo on YouTube ... yes, this is THE banjo and it came to Australia.

Includes new plush-lined hardcase. On Consignment, $4590 AUD - Now $3900 AUD - Sold

 

 


GIBSON RB75 JD CROWE SIGNATURE 'BLACK JACK' Pre-Loved - 2004 - Sold


This 5-string banjo was designed with the vintage 1930's Gibson tone and feel in mind.
Excellent Condition. Mahogany resonator and JD Crowe designed V-shaped neck. Custom Black Jack Pearl fingerboard inlays. Bound Rosewood fingerboard.

 

With TKL top quality red velvet-lined dome-top hard shell case. On consignment $4890 Now $4299 AUD - Sold

 

 


Yates Ron Stewart Signature Mahogany Bluegrass Banjo USA - 2009 - Sold

The new kid on the block everyone's raving about with distressed finish for that 1939 look, feel and sound. And it does too!

 

In dome-top quality hard case. On consignment $3799.00 AUD

 

 

 


Buckmaster

'RUBICON' OLE TIMEY 5 STRING - NEW - Sold

A respected local musician turns his affection for banjo into a cottage industry.

This particular open-back has Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Canadian Walnut block rim construction with a Beech tonering. Gotoh geared tuning pegs. Remo frosted head and Waverly tailpiece.

 

 

 

In hard case. On Consignment $1599 AUD - Now $1390 AUD - Sold

 

 

 


Buckmaster

OPEN-BACK - 5-STRING - MAHOGANY NECK - Pre-Loved - Sold

Excellent condition. Slim, comfortable, Mahogany neck with elaborate carved heelstock. Rosewood fingerboard with custom designed pearl inlays. Fancy-cut veneered headstock with pearl scroll-motif inlays.

On consignment, with hard case $1190.00. AUD - Sold

 

 

 

 


LAURIE GRUNDY BLUEGRASS CUSTOM - FLINTRIVER - Pre-Loved - 2005 - Sold


From the Victorian workshop of esteemed banjo maker, Laurie Grundy.
Excellent condition. S/No. 26-2005 the Flintriver has resonator and neck of highly figured Curly Maple.

Ebony fingerboard with pearl flying eagles inlays by Dennis Eastmuir. One-piece flange.

 

In hard case. $4600.00 AUD. Sold

 

 


Buckmaster

Masterpiece Gold-Plated 5-String Banjo - Pre-Loved. C1979 - Sold

Excellent condition Gibson copy. Elaborately carved heelstock. Mahogany neck with dark rosewood centre stripe. Minimal fretwear.

Great tone! On consignment, with hard case, $1290 - Sold.

 

 

 

 


White Swallow

White Swallow Swagman Bluegrass banjo - Pre-Loved - Sold

Hand crafted by Alan Funk of South Australia.

One-piece Queensland Maple neck is very slim, front to back - feels really good under the hand. Spikes at 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th frets. Redgum fingerboard with dot pearl inlays.

On Consignment. With brand new hard case $1650

 

 

 



EUCALYPT BLUEGRASS BANJO - "TWO-LEAVES" - Pre-Loved. 2003
- Sold


Excellent Condition. S/No. EBO30. Australian-made using Australian timbers. Made by Roger Simpson with decorative marquetry on headstock and leaf motifs on Jarrah resonator by Anne Simpson.

In hard case also in excellent condition.
On Consignment
. Sold.

 

 


EUCALYPT - BLUEGRASS BANJO - "One Tree" - Pre-Loved - 2001 - Sold


A1 condition in original case. One owner.

Excellent Condition. S/No. 0019. Australian-made using Australian timbers. Made by Roger Simpson with decorative marquetry on headstock and resonator by Anne Simpson.

Redgum fingerboard with pearl dot inlays.

In hard case with tweed-type finish also in excellent condition. On Consignment. $1599.00 AUD - Sold.

 

 


Buckmaster

WALDO OPEN BACK/OLD TIMEY 5 STRING - VINTAGE BANJO C1870 - Sold


A delightful instrument with old world charm and authentic traditional sound. Easy to play and in excellent condition.

Almost no fret wear. Mahogany V shaped neck. Ebony fingerboard. Silver inlays and silver chasing on heelstock and fingerboard.

In brand new, green plush, snug-fitting open-back case, $2190. - Sold

 

 


Buckmaster

SAMICK ARTIST TWO-POINT MANDOLIN - C1996 - Sold

Mint condition Sunburst Maple two-point mandolin.

Solid spruce top. Ebony bridge. Curly Maple sides. Gold plated hardware.

 

 

 

On consignment, in semi-hard (brand new) case. $990.00 Now $750 AUD - Sold

 

 


Buckmaster

White Swallow Swagman Bluegrass banjo - Pre-Loved - Sold

Hand crafted by Alan Funk of South Australia.


One-piece Queensland Maple neck is very slim, front to back - feels really good under the hand. Spikes at 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th frets. Dark Redgum fingerboard with dot pearl inlays.

With hard case $1200 - sold

 

 


Ibanez Blonde

White Swallow - Southern Cross Custom. Pre-Loved. 2006 - Sold

Excellent Condition. Custom made for Wendy Holman by Alan Funk, SA.
Birds Eye Maple neck. African Blackwood fingerboard (very dense, smooth wood)
Fingerboard has 'forte' mother-of-pearl inlays and headstock has African Ebony veneer.

Well looked after. With hard case, was $2500 - NOW $2390. (RRP: $3200 AUD) - Sold

 

 


Ibanez Blonde

STUART NEWMAN 5-STRING OPEN-BACK - NEW - Sold - another coming!

Fingerstyle extends a warm welcome to this Australian new designer of open-back banjos! Using innovative designs and rich tonewoods, a banjo to inspire playing pleasure and pride of ownership for years to come.

 

In hard case, from $2800.00 AUD. This one, special price: $2700.00. - Sold - another coming!

 

 

 


 

Ibanez Blonde

KENTUCKY KM200S MANDOLIN - Pre-Loved - C1995? - Sold

Excellent Condition. The Kentucky line can truly satisfy all levels of players, from the stark beginner to the seasoned pro.

 

In semi-hard case (snug-fit foam cut-out, plush lined, heavy-guage nylon outer) with set of new strings $690.00 AUD

 

 

 

 



Buckmaster

EUCALYPT OLD TIMEY OPEN BACK BANJO - Pre-Loved 2006 - Sold

Excellent Condition. Red River Gum neck with Ash centre stripe. Papua New Guinea Ebony heel. PNG Ebony fingerboard with Pearl diamond inlays.

 

Includes leather strap and hard case. On consignment $1850.00 AUD

 

 


Stelling Swallowtail

STELLING SWALLOWTAIL - Pre-Loved - 2007 - Sold

Darn near mint condition, and a rare Stelling to see in Australia. The highest quality workmanship and finishing detail we've seen in a long time. Steve Martin owns one!

With domed TKL hard case.was $5990 - NOW $5690. - (RRP: $6974 AUD allowing $400US freight) - sold

 

 

 

 


Ibanez Blonde

Masterpiece Gold-Plated 5-String Banjo - Pre-Loved. - Sold

Excellent condition Gibson copy. Mahogany neck with dark rosewood centre stripe. Minimal fretwear. Highly figured bookmatched curly maple shaped resonator with double purfling rings.

 

On consignment, with hard case, $1545.00 AUD

 

 

 


 

Ibanez Blonde

Fender Leo Bluegrass banjo - Pre-Loved - Sold

Excellent condition. Collectors opportunity. Marketed by Fender between 1979 and 1988 they were endorsed for a while by Doug Dillard. These Leo models were made by Moridaira in Matsumoto. They don't make Leos anymore.

Snug fit (lots of padding) in classy black lined hard case (made of Samsonite type material). $1990 (freight and insurance additional; approx $65 AUD Eastern seaboard, Australia)

 

 


Buckmaster

"REVELATION" - BLUEGRASS BANJO - COX RIM - TENNESSEE 20 TONE RING - Pre-loved - Sold

Excellent condition, this banjo has a driving bluegrass sound with US-made prestige components, assembled and set up by an experienced luthier. Aged American Black Walnut neck (approx 80 year old piece of timber) with attractive blonde Rock Maple centre stripe recently crafted by Alan Funk of White Swallow Banjos.

On Consignment. In brand new, brown, hard case lined with grey plush.$2450.00

 


Buckmaster

WHITE SWALLOW DIAMOND SPECIAL - Pre-Loved - 2007 - Sold


Made by Alan Funk of South Australia, this modestly priced banjo has steel bar type truss rod - the neck wood can be pared down as the neck strength depends on steel rather than the thickness of wood. Slides are effortless and thumbing the 5th string is a piece of cake (as in melodic pieces and adding 6ths and 9ths in back-up.) 

With hard case. $1900.00 AUD

 

 

 

 


Ibanez Blonde

IBANEZ ARTIST - 'BLONDE' - Pre-loved - 1970 - Sold

Excellent condition. Blonde maple neck with checkerboard binding. Blonde maple resonator with checkerboard side purfling and concentric rings of w-b-w purfling on back.

 

In as-new TKL domed case. On Consignment, $2150.00 AUD - Sold

 

 

 

 

 

 


Ibanez Blonde

DOBSON 'VICTOR' BANJO - 1884 - Sold

 

Made by Geo. C. Dobson, Boston, Mass, USA. 11" inch spun over rim with 36 brackets. Beautiful, 25 inch one-piece mahogany neck/headstock with fancy pearl inlays in the fingerboard and Buckbee shaped peghead.

 

In padded gig bag or optional extra hard case (additional $100) On Consignment $775.00 AUD - Sold

 

 

 

 


Ibanez Blonde

Yates Ron Stewart Signature Mahogany Bluegrass Banjo USA - 2009 - Withdrawn

 

The new kid on the block everyone's raving about with distressed finish for that 1939 look, feel and sound. And it does too!

 

 

 

In plush-lined hard case, on consignment was $5590 - NOW $5190 oz flag (RRP: $5735 AUD allowing $400US freight) - Withdrawn