Sold Banjos from 2020
These are sold banjos from 2020. For previous sold banjos click on the link below:
ZACH HOYT CUSTOM WALNUT 5 STRING OPEN BACK BANJO - 2021 - Sold
Surprising amount of volume for what feels like a small banjo. Walnut block rim construction pot and one-piece neck with walnut dowel stick. 11" pot, frailing scoop, bracket hooks carefully positioned away from the pot capping, and Zach Hoyt's hand-made walnut armrest for player comfort.
Hand made in USA this banjo has a deep, loud voice and an easy action. Imported in 2021 this custom version of Zach's popular model includes several non-standard inclusions.
$1850 AUD. Includes new case. - Sold
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HOHNER BLUEGRASS BANJO - PRE-LOVED - Sold
From that friendly German company that makes harmonicas and accordions. Don't hold that against them! They made decent banjos.
This one has Maple neck with fancy Hohner inlays in rosewood fingerboard. Minimal fretwear.
Hard case included in same condition. $1090.00 AUD. Shipping, add $90 Eastern seaboard - Sold.
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MAESTRO 'VICTORIA' CUSTOM - ELECTRIC-ACOUSTIC GUITAR - 2019 - Pre-Loved - Sold
As New. The Maestro Custom Series epitomizes the ideals of what a finely handcrafted guitar should be. Each Custom Series guitar is built to exceed your every expectation. Started in 2004 Maestro Guitars are one of the leading makers of premium guitars in the world. Handcrafted from best materials aiming for impressive attention to detail and pride-of-ownership. Superb sound.
Adriondack solid top. Hawaiian Koa solid back and sides. Ebony fingerboard and bridge. Bone nut and saddle. LR Baggs Anthem electrics. Florentine cutaway. Soundport. Bevelled armrest. Wood bindings. Mahogany (Khaya) neck with carbon fibre rods. In hard case.
On Consignment: $2890.00 AUD - Sold
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REILLY GREENBRASS 12" QLD ASH - NEW 2022 - Sold
This new 25.5" inch scale length, 12" open back features specially selected Australian timbers. Blackall Range luthier Paul Reilly has matched glowing yellow Queensland Ash with bright, laquered brass hardware and set these off with a fresh green backstrap and elegant black trim. A delightful banjo with vigorous volume and distinctive 12" sound, satin finished with hand-rubbed danish oil. A unique instrument combining Australian timbers, artistic flair and traditional construction.
Queensland Blueberry Ash neck with carbon fibre non adjustable truss rod. Qld Maple fingerboard and simple dot inlays. Block construction rim of Queensland maple veneered with Queensland Ash. Figured Qld Maple peghead, pot cap and heel cap. New Guinea Rosewood tone ring.
Very clean instrument presented in Superior green plush shaped hard case. $3400 AUD - Sold
REILLY ROUNDPEAK 11" SPECIAL WITH BLACKWOOD TONERING - NEW - 2022 - Sold
Blackall Range maker, Paul Reilly enjoys combining Australian timbers with traditional construction. This 11" pot banjo has a 25.5" scale length making it easier on the left shoulder. Using Qld Maple and stunning Otway Ranges Blackwood this nickel plated open back is a joy to play.
Qld Maple neck with Burdekin Plum fingerboard and simple dot fret markers. Block construction pot veneered with Blackwood inside and out. Blackwood tonering. Traditional dowelstick with plaque reading Witta Banjos 2022. Highly figured Tasmanian Musk burl peghead overlay and heel cap. Hand rubbed danish oil finish.
In snug-fit hard case. $3400 AUD - Sold
GIBSON RB3 MASTERTONE/HUBER TONERING - PRE-LOVED - Sold
Top names deliver premium pre-war sound and serious street cred. Some of the biggest names in bluegrass banjos brought together in one stunning instrument.
Gibson RB3. Mahogany neck and resonator with double purfling. Minimal fretwear. Rosewood fingerboard with flying eagle inlays. Spikes at 7th and 9th frets. D tuners on 2nd and 3rd strings.
Want pride of ownership? Inspiration? Ripper pre-war sound? This banjo glows in every way! $4900.00 AUD. Will quote for shipping. - Sold
ROBIN SMITH/HEARTLANDS WALNUT CUSTOM - 2014 - Sold
This USA luthier (1949-2020) is renowned for his detailed workmanship. His formulas for tone rings produced a traditional pre-war sound. His specialised creations are owned by some of the biggest names in bluegrass. He repaired, restored and constructed thousands of banjos in his lifetime.
This Custom model in walnut is an outstanding example of Robin Smith's legacy to enthusiastic pickers.
In quality hard case with dual neck support. $5400 AUD - Sold.
EASTMAN E20 PARLOUR GUITAR - Pre-Loved - 2016 - Sold
24.9" body length with 19 frets. Couch comfort with concert volume!
Excellent condition. Very well looked after. Approx 4 years old. In hard case. Fingerpickers will love the warm and clear sounds with plenty of midrange and bass.
Solid Rosewood back and sides. Adriondack spruce top. Mahogany neck. Ebony fingerboard.
In new snug-fit hard case. $1990 AUD. Sold Freight and insurance Australia, approx $110
REILLY FRETLESS 12" NEW GUINEA ROSEWOOD - 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. Finish is hand rubbed Danish oil. Talk to us about a custom built Reilly to suit your wish list.
Hardrock Maple 12" block rim, 22 brackets and Merbau tonering with 25. 1/2" New Guinea Rosewood neck. Decorative divotting in lancewood fingerboard frailing scoop. Five Star tuning pegs, nickel hardware, buffalo bone nut, Remo Renaissance head. Headstock has Art Deco overlay of lancewood with ebony stripe and matching heel capping.
$3200 in snug fit hard case - Sold
PRUCHA OPENBACK OLD TIMEY - 2014
Clawhammer banjo with hard case. Excellent condition. Very lightly played. Mahogany rim and neck give warm, rich sound with strong mid-range and bass.
Gotoh two-band tuners with ivoroid buttons. Dual co-ordinator rods. Adjustable truss rod. 28 brackets. Frailing scoop. Spikes at 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th frets. Remo Fybreskin head. Vega-style armrest.
Very clean instrument presented in Superior green plush shaped hard case. $2500 AUD.
STUART NEWMAN OPENBACK 5 STRING - MADE IN AUSTRALIA - PRE-LOVED - Sold
Grab a unique Australian-made banjo with a sweet, minstrel sound!
Fingerstyle has sold several banjos by this indi luthier. Stuart Newman makes spectacular guitars too. His instruments usually start at $3K.
This openback suits clawhammer old-time fiddle tunes. Shaped headstock. Top shelf geared tuning pegs by 5 Star USA. New Guinea rosewood fingerboard. Queensland Maple neck, 25.5" scale with frail scoop. Burl veneer over ply rim. Hand-rubbed Danish oil finish.
Bond with this Newman and its sweet minstrel sound! In quality CNB domed hard case, $1870.00 AUD - Sold
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MORGAN MUNROE MB850 - Pre-Loved. Recent - Sold
Flamed maple resonator and neck with abalone and mother-of-pearl inlays on headstock and ebony fingerboard. Geared tuning pegs. Spikes at 7th, 9th and 10th frets. No discernable fretwear. Has had pro set-up - very easy to chord.
Awesome flinty sound from Sullivan Old Growth 5/8" bridge, 3 ply maple rim and heavy cast 18 hole tone ring.
Hard case. A very clean, quality instrument at an affordable price. $1290.00 AUD On Consignment. Sold
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FENDER PREMIER CONCERT TONE - WALNUT 5 STRING BLUEGRASS BANJO - 2010 -Sold
As new condition. This Premier Concert Tone is a ripper: an ear-opener and a few gasps at the workmanship and finishing detail. Hats off to Fender. This is one stunning instrument.
5-part laminated Walnut neck with maple centre stripe. Walnut burl resonator. (No scratches or dents). 3 ply Maple rim. Chrome tension hoop with 24 brackets. Heavy, chromed brass tone ring. Rosewood fingerboard with pearl inlays.
Something only usually found in banjos valued at three times this price. Includes signature hard case. $2200.00 AUD now reduced to $1800.00 AUD. Freight and insurance Australia, $120. Sold
ODE 'STYLE C' BLUEGRASS BANJO Pre-Loved 1980 - Sold
Good to very good condition. Walnut resonator. Five-piece walnut/maple neck, ebony fretboard, floral inlays. Ebony peghead overlay with "ODE" logo and mother-of-pearl floral inlays.
Spikes at 7th, 9th and 10th frets. White-bound fingerboard and resonator. Double purfling rings on back of resonator. 11" head.
Almost no fretwear. Includes hard case. $2790.00 AUD
DEERING SIERRA - 2008 - Pre-Loved - Sold
Deering's most popular professional model. Mahogany neck and resonator, Ebony fingerboard with tadpole and vines inlays. These inlays only appeared for a short time between the shirt button type, and the more traditional design Deering kept until the present day. The Sierra has all the high end hardware of the top shelf Deerings that affect tone and playability: heavy tone ring, violin-grade maple rim, dual coordinator rods, adjustable truss rod, Deering tailpiece and frosted head.
Very clean instrument and case. Beautiful to play. Recent pro set-up with new strings and bridge. $3,600 AUD in hard case. Freight and insurance, Australia, $120 - Sold.
REILLY 5 STRING OPEN BACK - FRETTED - TASMANIAN BLACKWOOD - NEW - Sold
Banjo player and maker, Paul Reilly has created a stunning banjo that shows off the highly-figured tiger-eye depths of this native wood. Art Deco design headstock overlay in Ebony and Blackwood complemented by a divoted ebony scoop and Lamson ebony bridge. Hand rubbed Danish oil finish.
Tasmanian Blackwood 25.5" scale neck with ebony centre laminate. Blackwood 24 brackets 11 11/16" pot. Ebony fretboard.
In snug-fit hard case. $3,200 AUD.
SS STEWART OPEN-BACK - c1889 - Sold
A piece of American banjo history, this SS Stewart is inscribed SS Stewart Philada PA in both the shell and the perchrod which is also inscribed with the Serial No. 4530.
Ebony fingerboard, pearl inlays, spunover rim, 30 brackets. 11 and 1/4" head. Pisgah tailpiece.
SS Stewart banjos have superb pedigree. This one has been lovingly restored to playable condition with geared tuning pegs, gold plated rim (replated original), and new gold-plated brackets/nuts by previous owner.
In hard case, (not original) in fair to good condition. $990 AUD.
FENDER FB59 - 5 STRING BLUEGRASS BANJO - 2019 - Sold
It's rare that Fingerstyle endorses a Chinese-made banjo. This FB59 has taken us by surprise: an ear-opener and a few gasps at the workmanship and finishing detail. Hats off to Fender. This is one stunning instrument.
As new condition. Walnut neck with maple centre stripe. Highly figured Walnut resonator. 3 ply Maple rim with 24 brackets. Brass tone ring. Rosewood fingerboard with snowflake inlays. Gold plated hardware. Geared gold-plated tuning pegs. Clamshell tailpiece. Dual coordinator rods. Adjustable truss rod with Walnut cover. Check out the detail on the headstock. This model seem to be restricted in Australia, and only distributed to UK and USA.
Do yourself a favour and get on board the FB59.
Includes signature hard case. $1800.00 AUD - Sold.
DOBSON VICTOR - 5 STRING CIVIL WAR ERA - Circa 1870 - Sold
A piece of playable USA history. 150 years old. The name George Dobson is associated with those lovely old instruments made just after the American Civil War. Dobson neck design has been much copied through the ages, for example by present day luthier Kevin Enoch, USA.
Mahogany neck with pearl inlays. Spun-over silver rim and silver brackets (36 of them!). Nylgut strings. Dowel stick inset with bone name-plate and stamped 'SPECIALTY', and 'Geo. C. Dobson 290 Shavhaut Ave. BOSTON. MASS.' 11" pot. 25" scale. It has some light scuffs on the fingerboard, a little wear in the wood between first few frets.
A very playable, softly spoken little banjo with cosy 25" scale. All straight and true. Buyer collects: $1150.00 AUD
(Sorry; cannot export: mahogany in neck and dowel stick are on CITES hit list.)
EPIPHONE - 5 STRING BLUEGRASS - Pre-Loved - Sold
Very Good condition. Copy of the Gibson Mastertone. Epiphone banjos were made under licence to Gibson.
This one has heavy cast tone ring for volume and sustain; mahogany neck and resonator, mother-of-pearl hearts and flowers inlays in rosewood fingerboard. Very straight, clean banjo inside and out. No fretwear and no problems. Has been upgraded: New Remo Frosted head; new Presto tailpiece, new Sosseebee maple/ebony bridge; new 5th string peg, and, spikes at 7th, 9th and 10th frets.
In hard case (in fair condition inside), ready to rip! $950.00 AUD - Sold.
WHITE SWALLOW OLD-TIMEY CUSTOM - NEW - 2019 - Sold
Handsome Qld Walnut neck. Full length fingerboard of Macassar Ebony . Spikes fitted at 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th frets.
Handsome Qld Walnut neck. Full length fingerboard of Macassar Ebony . Spikes fitted at 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th frets. American Cherrywood pot adds sweetness in high registers to complement the rich mellow tone of the mids and bass notes produced by the walnut neck.
In hard case, $2450.00 AUD - Sold
WHITE SWALLOW CUSTOM BLUEGRASS - NEW - 2020 - Sold
Want all the bite, grunt and chimes of a $5000 banjo without the weight and without mortgaging the house?
This Custom Bluegrass is hand crafted by Alan Funk of South Australia. It comes in at 1.5kg lighter than standard bluegrass instruments with the juice to cut it in any jam or pro recording session.
Got it where it counts: Walnut neck with pearl inlays and nut at 35mm wide. (Great tone and easy to chord). Bound Ebony fingerboard with pearl inlays and spikes at 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th frets. (Feels smooth under the hand and black/white makes for good contrast in any lighting conditions).
Get yourself a small boutique, real bluegrass banjo, and start picking! In hard case, $3200.00 AUD - now $3000.00 AUD. Freight and Insurance Eastern Seaboard, $110.00 AUD - Sold
OSBORNE CHIEF - MAPLE - SPEEDNECK - USA - 2007 - Pre-Loved - Sold
Made by legendary banjo-maker, Frank Neat in Kentucky, USA, this model is named for Sonny Osborne of the Osborne Brothers; bluegrass banjo player from same era and ranking as hall-of-famers Earl Scruggs, and JD Crowe. Said to be modelled on the Gibson Granada it's signature 'Chief' is the American Indian Twin Tomahawks headstock motif. This one was number 12 of 2007, made in May.
Excellent condition. Flame maple resonator. Maple speedneck with rosewood fingerboard and hearts and flowers pearl inlays. Spikes at 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 12th frets. Blaylock tonering. Frank Neat neck. Cox rim and resonator
Barely a mark on the resonator or anywhere else. Offered in quality TKL hard case with burgundy plush lining and double neck cradle. A serious professional instrument constructed of top quality materials by USA's top craftsmen. Here in Australia. $4450 AUD.
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
ODE 'STYLE C' BLUEGRASS BANJO Pre-Loved 1980 - Sold
Good to very good condition. Walnut resonator. Five-piece walnut/maple neck, ebony fretboard, floral inlays. Ebony peghead overlay with "ODE" logo and mother-of-pearl floral inlays.
Spikes at 7th, 9th and 10th frets. White-bound fingerboard and resonator. Double purfling rings on back of resonator. 11" head.
Almost no fretwear. Includes hard case. $2500.00 AUD - 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
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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
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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
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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 ....
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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)
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