Rickard (1) Not the banjo's fault. We put a new Huber head on it which has been set to 90 on a drum dial. Iida banjos came in a range of models from 24-bracket bottle cap to some decent masterclones. He decided to give it to me for a starter banjo when I wanted to learn how to play. All Rights Reserved. Weymann (1) 400+ tunes bundles available, each with chord charts and various speeds. The neck and resonator are made out of mahogany and the fretboard is rosewood. '. Had to be completely setup again. Wildwood (2) Ad Status: Sold, #56312 Check out Banjo Warehouse for all sorts of interesting New, Used and Vintage Banjos for Sale! Paramount (3) Iida (2) By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Year Purchased: 2004 Compared to a typical bluegrass style instrument of the same general fashion but with a big brass or steel ring and a multi-ply maple rim, this weighs in far less and is more weather stable: this whole banjo weighs . About This Listing. All rights reserved. I'm the guy who runs the Banjo Hangout, so I'm not going anywhere. I purchased this Iida 240 archtop a few years ago & was just doing some research into the history etc & have noticed that my banjo seems to be a one off! The "Special Florentine" model has been seen in a December 2007 eBay sale. A-F. Gold Star. Kay (1) 5-String Resonator I have always been partial toward older instruments. Bacon & Day (8) 1989 Greg Rich era Gibson RB3 Wreath 5 string Banjo with Hardshell Case. I am so glad that the interior and certain features have been retained. North Eifel Nature Park. 4318 S. Chestatee St. Huber (12) 5-String Resonator, Vintage Iida Model 240 Archtop Banjo (sold) Used - Very Good Condition / Country: United States - State: AL Last Updated 8/30/2015. Second Life Banjo--Ca (7) Iida set the stage for the emergence of Japanese banjos in the 1970's. This banjo is in excellent condition and has a great tone! 404-372-5482. You may, however, start a new topic and refer to this topic with a link: http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/222001, Dr Ralph - Posted-12/02/2011: 14:15:53. $15.00. Learn More. Brand: Iida Buyer pays return shipping and original shipping amount will be deducted from refund. No questions have been asked about this experience. I can verify that these are Keith gold plated Banjo D tuners.I know the complete history of this banjo because I bought it new in the mid-70's! Recording King (10) Gold Star (4) Merry Christmas!For sale: my mid 1970s Iida Model 240 archtop banjo. Fairbanks and Cole (1) This was Iida's top of the line during a time when Japanese banjos were in their heyday. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. I mainly play stanley style and it sounds pretty good for an archtop. In Indetal you can marvel at lime kilns and a historic mine. Carver (1) Aria (4) Other Banjo-Related Topics With thoughtful work and ordinary off-the-shelf parts it can be made a very decent and durable instrument, a keeper. Apparently the same as the Bella Voce except for the inlay pattern. United States, AL, The design borrowed heavily from the RB-800 of the day, but with a Cremona finish that avoided the cherry red of the RB-800. Prucha (3) $700.00 *SOLD PENDING FUNDS* GOLD IIDA 240 5 STRING ARCH TOP BANJO WITH NEW CASE MADE IN JAPAN (sold) Used - Very Good Condition / Country: United States - State: MO Last Updated 8/4/2015. Alvarez (1) Every instrument is carefully set up and inspected prior to being shipped. This is actually an incredible banjo at $399 and this is absolutely functional and set up. Helix (3) Ome (11) Bacon & Day (8) 5-String Resonator, Vega (19) Gibson Parts (2) Practice Tracks for Banjo Pickers historic exchange rates / currency converter. . 6 hrs, 'For Sale: 1927 Gibson Style 2 "Pyramid" Conv.' Sullivan (6) The 5th string tuners on these old Japanese Banjos often stop working so its important that they have a geared 5th string tuner. I've seen a few other versatones and concluded that the early ones were labeled versatone and the later masterclones. The strings are new Huber Truetone. Explore different ways to experience this place. Second Life Banjo--Ca (7) Item viewed 3233 times. Good to spend a few peaceful minutes here while visiting the city. For sale: my mid 1970s Iida Model 240 archtop banjo. Fairbanks (2) Length: 8.7 mi Est. VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo This is a vintage Iida 5 string archtop banjo which happens to be Made in Japan. Free Shipping. Fairbanks (4) Model 239 - Gold version of model 237. Ramsey (3) Type: Hatfield (4) Walk around this church and you will find lots of beautiful elements. Wildwood (2) I mainly play stanley style and it sounds pretty good for an archtop. Stelling (11) I want to thank everyone who expressed an interest and congratulations Mark. 'Dominant Seventh Chord D position - Help!' Let me know if you have any questions! VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo MADE IN JAPAN. Not bad at all. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Brand: Iida Baldwin (1) Aria (4) The St. Nicholas Church is a former Franciscan monastery church. It has a very nice wreath pattern in MOP, beautiful maple neck and resonator, and wood marquetry binding. . This features a fast mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and a lovely Fleur de Lis . Morgan Monroe (2) Aria (4) This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Huber (12) Alvarez (1) Prucha (3) '. It really is a gorgeous, hand made banjo. Alvarez (1) Black Diamond BANJO Case candy for vintage 1940s 1950s Kay Bacon Ludwig Tenor. Hopkins (1) 'Dominant Seventh Chord D position - Help!' Browse By Brand; Browse By Type; . Let me know if you have any questions! Where Purchased: Ebay. Hey! I don't think you'll be disappointed. Second Life Banjo--Ca (7) Fender (8) Buy with confidence. There are snowflakes for position markers on the fretboard. SS Stewart (3) Fairbanks and Cole (1) United States, Lakeport, CA, 95453 Description. Buyer pays calculated shipping elsewhere. This banjo is in excellent condition and has a great tone! WE HAVE MORE PROFESSIONAL GRADE PRE OWNED 5 STRING BANJOS FOR SALE THAN ANY STORE ON EARTH, CLICK HERE to check out my selection of Vintage Japanese Banjos for Sale, CLICK HERE to check out my selection of Banjos for Sale, CLICK HERE for more info on Geoff Hohwalds Banjo Camps. Bacon (6) Banjos For Sale on Reverb. This has been inspected and set up at the Banjo Warehouse in Atlanta Georgia. Fairbanks and Cole (1) Every detail speaks of meticulous workmanship and superior materials. The history of the church dates back to 1005, when a chapel was founded on the edge of the Market Square along the trade route to Cologne. The position markers on the fretboard are snowflake mother of pearl inlays. . 4- Aluminum pot, flange cast into pot so the hooks go through it, flathead. The original church dates back to the 13th century as a chapel but has under gone numerous additions and renovations. Tuners still work well. Alvarez (1) PRICE REDUCED Vintage late 70's Iida Model 240 5 string banjo and original deluxe hard shell case. It had cast bell-brass tone rings, solid maple resonators, 14-ply maple rims, rosewood fret boards, MOP inlays using Gibson's RB-3 wreath pattern, 2-way truss rods, three-piece maple necks, and checker-board wood marquetry before the ivoroid grained binding. The only non original part is the 5th string tuner which we added. Iida set the stage for the emergence of Japanese banjos in the 1970's. Stelling (7) Helix (3) Fresks may be interesting. The Parish Church of Saint Nicolas is a church, a little of the main tourist circuit in Aachen. Thanks for looking. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Even the aluminum rim ones can be worked up to sound pretty good. Although there were a few dents and scratches on the head due to age. We are always looking for new inventory. Oops, looks like you forgot something. If you continue, we will assume that you agree to, http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/222001, 'Dominant Seventh Chord D position - Help! Nate Calkins (3) There is some oxidation on the tailpiece but the hardware looks really good. Nechville (2) Recording King (10) I don't know what year this was made, but I'm guessing late 70's. Yates (6) Gibson (71) See the Saga price list from 1979, in which the Special Florentine listed for $16 more than the Bella Voce. Romero (1) This is a nice touch. For sale: my late 1970s/early 1980s, maple, Japanese-made Iida Model 240 archtop banjo. At first I thought all Iida's were mastertone clones, but did discover by looking through old catalogs I found on line that they had a model that was called a masterclone. The trebly pluck of a banjo is an unmistakable sound and a cornerstone of folk-oriented genres. I sort of stumbled upon this church which was great find. Jeff Menzies (1) I would recomend this banjo for someone starting out.It is not a Stelling or a Gibson but it will get the job done.If it is stolen then I will have to get my Stelling Red Fox..untill then I will keep pickin on my 229 Iida! The bridge has been replaced with hand made barn wood three-foot option. Better than basic tone ring banjos, but not as powerful as newer bell brass tone ring banjos. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright 2023 Banjo Hangout. $75.00 shipping. Condition of Banjo: Restaurants near Citykirche St. Nikolaus: $$ - $$$ Italian Mediterranean European, $$ - $$$ German European Central European, Points of Interest & Landmarks Monuments & Statues. Sullivan (3) This is definitely a good banjo to have because at this price it has some great use value. Romero (1) 400+ tunes bundles available, each with chord charts and various speeds. Kay (1) Bacon (6) Brand: Iida Late 1970s Iida Model 229 5 string resonator banjo with gig bag. Fairbanks-Vega (1) Your's is in fact fancier than mine but an archtop where mine is a flattop. Frank Neat (2) This banjo is really good for $100 dollars and I think it will last me forever until I get a Gibson Mastertone. Also includes a few extras that came with it--a couple tuning keys, some old strings (including a cool old Gibson box!) Vega (6) Yates (6) This is an archtop banjo--they tend to be brighter than flathead banjos. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Nate Calkins (3) Submitted by Unknown on 7/28/2004. The banjo held up well for being 38 yrs. About This Listing. I have an Iida as well and agree for what is suppost to be a cheap aisin banjo it sounds wonderful. This one features a fully-aluminum pot with integrated archtop-style tonering. (this thing is a tank!) View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. This was Iidas top of the line during a time when Japanese banjos were in their heyday. AFP Kulesh Tone Ring and One Piece Gibson USA Flange make this banjo SCREAM!!!! Very little fret wear, as you can see the armrest has some of the gold plating worn off, as does the tailpiece. Ome (11) I was my first banjo and I in fact tried a few times to "upgrade" but always seem to slip back into playing it and selling the more valuable. ODE (3) Frank Neat (2) It looks, sounds, and plays great. Enoch (1) The St. Nicholas Church is a former Franciscan monastery church. Our experts are ready to take your call. 1970's IIDA 5 String Model 240 Arch Top Banjo w/ Gold Hardware and Hard Shell Case Weighs in at 11.4 pounds. Even works well for clawhammer. Read more. Currency: ', 'For Sale: 1927 Gibson Style 2 "Pyramid" Conv. Enoch (1) Prucha (3) Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. This shell is aluminum with an incorporated tone ring that provides an archtop for great volume without extreme weight. This also can be adjusted. White Mountain (1) Tenor . Cedar Mountain (1) Type: Gibson Copy (1) Serial number 240T-M04786. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. Heartland (Robin Smit (1) Rickard (1) Supercharge your practice! Famous, popular hiking trail in the Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. Carver (1) The banjo has a really loud clean sound (I use an Emerson Power bridge) & Earl Scrugg signature medium strings I am going to change the skin for a 5 star like the ones used on the Stanleytones. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 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Zachary Hoyt (12), Here's a beautiful tenor I've had sitting around for about 5 years and not getting played--it's time to thin the herd! White Mountain (1) I haven't seen enough of them or know for sure the dating of them is correct to say for sure. If it's free, go for it. $10.95 shipping. ODE (3) This banjo came with a new clamshell tailpiece and the original armrest which will be included. Thanks for looking. The 5th string tuner has been upgraded to a sealed geared tuner for ease of use and consistent string tension. Example is an unmodified mid 70's Alegretto banjo. This banjo has a pretty serious neck repair but this is a Vintage Japanese Banjo. Pisgah (2) Baldwin (1) Yates (6) Nechville (1) Check out the old Iida catalogs site for reference. SS Stewart (3) All Rights Reserved. The banjo held up well for being 38 yrs. The shell is one piece and the flange and tone ring are simply cast on. Gibson TB-3 Tenor Banjo (Pre-Owned) $200.00 shipping. Pisgah (2) Romero (1) All rights reserved. . Year Purchased: 2001 ALL OF OUR SALES INCLUDE A 7 DAY FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Sullivan (6) Klondike Waldo - Posted - 10/19 . Weymann (2) Good sound for a relatively inexpensive banjo. SS Stewart (3) Hatfield (4) The rest look untouched. Slingerland (3) Wildwood (2) Frank Neat (2) This is a vintage Iida 5 string archtop banjo which happens to be Made in Japan. G-K. L-Z. What hotels are near Citykirche St. Nikolaus? A beautiful, well-made banjo in very good condition. Vega (19) Gibson (71) Gibson (71) We have added one. The serial number is 240-L05574 which according to what I have read (A = 1958 first year of production) makes it a 1969 model. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The mahogany resonator features some lovely rope binding on the top lip. Instrument making should not be a hurried process. The 240 is the finest banjo made by Iida. Deering (25) LANGE Challenger 4-string Resonator BANJO with CASE - Used . Besides the flat top that I have, another friend of mine has an Iida archtop of the same vintage . Overview. Price: $400.00USD Heartland (Robin Smit (1) Gold Star (4) Slingerland (3) Bart Reiter (2) Shipping: LOWER 48 ONLY, $75 PLUS INSURANCE Good to see that the space is used so effectively for concerts and peaceful reflections. ODE (3) There are no wood scratches, neck is straight and no fret wear. Fairbanks-Vega (1) Thanks again for your info I knew that someone out there in the BHO world would be able to help. SOLD Vintage Iida Model 240 Archtop Banjo Price: $700.00 USD. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 2023 BanjoBuyer.com. This was Iidas top of the line during a time when Japanese banjos were in their heyday.This banjo is in excellent, near mint condition, with gold-plated metal that is in excellent condition with a small amount of aging on the armrest. Stelling (11) By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. As for tailpieces they all seem to have the clamshell. Gibson Copy (1) Includes original hard-shell case which is very sturdy and in good condition. Epiphone (4) On the appearance I have no problem with it.Being made in Korea I am surprised with the inlay,it looks great. I also have a picture that shows the neck heel got some sort of repair. Richelieu (1) Deering (25) See all 1 Citykirche St. Nikolaus tours on Tripadvisor, View all hotels near Citykirche St. Nikolaus on Tripadvisor, View all restaurants near Citykirche St. Nikolaus on Tripadvisor, Hotels near Stolberg Schneidmhle Station, Hotels near Stolberg Central Station (Rheinl. It has a raised head (archtop) bell-brass tone ring, 14-ply maple rim that is bound on the inside, and tube and plate flange. Recording King (10) Includes Washburn Hardshell Case. In the banjo pictured above ( which looks like my 229T except it has 5 strings) The tone ring is outlined as the round raised portion within the larger circle of the rim, which is also aluminum. Richelieu (1) Price Paid: (bought USED) Iida set the stage for the emergence of Japanese banjos in the 1970's. It is in excellent condition beyond some scratches on the back of the mahogany resonator (see . Bishline (1) Slingerland (3) Brand New. Posted By: milagrospdx Fairbanks (4) I got this from a posting saying that the letter immediately following the model A - V designates the year starting with A = 1958 and so on, but I have no definitive proof of this. The early Japanese Iida was a very solid banjo made by a fine guitar maker who was a little lost in the art of banjo making. Fairbanks (4) Gold Star (4) Setup Rating: 8. Deering (25) Richelieu (1) Fender (8) that archtop tone ring is cast as one piece with the rim. It has a good tone. Model 229 5 string Archtop Resonator Banjo. old. and a brass . Hopkins (1) Very Cool Organic Relic 1950's Gibson RB100 Conversion Banjo with 40 Hole Archtop Tone Ring. This has a Washburn hardshell case which is a good case. The world's largest used banjo inventory. The original case is also in excellent condition. Zachary Hoyt (12). and the trussrod adjusting tool.I don't know a lot about Iida banjos, so I poked around online some. Anyhow from what I found they did try to copy the mastertones pretty heavily. Slingerland (3) You're gonna love it. Ad Status: Sold, #86492 It was setup pretty good when I first got it but my dad had to make a few adjustments. The first stage of the Eifelsteig begins in Kornelimnster and leads through the Struffelt nature reserve before it ends in Roetgen. Get the best price for instruments you no longer want or need. Supercharge your practice! Sullivan (6) It had cast bell-brass tone rings, solid maple resonators, 14-ply maple rims, rosewood fret boards, MOP inlays using Gibson's RB-3 wreath pattern, 2-way truss rods, three-piece maple necks, and checker-board wood marquetry before the ivoroid grained binding. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. I loved it so much that I eventually sold my Gibson Mastertone and never looked back. Orpheum (1) 400+ tunes bundles available, each with chord charts and various speeds. But those are there and are the most serious issues. Deering (25) Thanks Gansenbelieve it or not I have looked at the inlays on every 5 string banjo currently for sale on BHO but as yet found nothing even close to itI thought that if I Googled Versatone it would come up with something but theres nothing!! Prucha (3) We are only 5 minutes from the Atlanta airport. Aria (4) Heartland (Robin Smit (1) Iida (2) The serial number is 240-L05574 which according to what I have read (A = 1958 first year of production) makes it a 1969 model.
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