Sold Banjos from 2010
These are sold banjos from 2010. For previous sold banjos click on the link below:
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
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
WHITE 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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 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.
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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 - 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
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
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)
"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
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 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
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
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