OK, it looks like a lower end model, maybe a 227. Bacon (6) ), Iida tenor banjo. This is definitely a good banjo to have because at this price it has some great use value. Fairbanks-Vega (3) He never learned to play. The bridge has been replaced with hand made barn wood three-foot option. For example, some of the aluminum rim models described as having 24 brackets have 30 in the picture. Peghead Nation Instructor Evie Ladin Iida Est. Includes Hardshell Case. Give me a second and I'll try to move it for you. You may, however, start a new topic and refer to this topic with a link: http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/197033, caligula - Posted-01/18/2011: 14:30:12. i have come across an old (?) Kay (2) Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. It is pronounced ee-da. designates the year starting with A = 1958 and so on, but I have no definitive EUR Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Vintage Iida Model 227 5-string Archtop Resonator Banjo. Vega (19) 43, No. Rickard (1) Ome (8) It is an Iida banjo. Bids are taken from this website and bid on during the live auction against people in attandance. 40, No. The pot is an Arch-top that appears to be cast from aluminum.It has the double bulls-eye rings on the back of the resonator. Lot # : 11 - IIDA Banjo Est. 1970s Iida 5 String Banjo. Second Life Banjo--Ca (3) This has been professionally set up at the Banjo Warehouse. The frets themselves look good showing grooving in the first 5 or 6 frets and then light scuffs afterwards. This has been inspected and set up at the Banjo Warehouse in Atlanta Georgia. While almost a Masterclone (Mastertone "clone") this Iida 5-string from the early to mid 70s is aesthetically a little different. from a posting saying that the letter immediately following the model A - V Statements made the day of the sale supercede all printed material. I purchased the Iida 5-String Banjo in 1974. Alvarez (5) Jeff Menzies (1) 1958 with Case. 1994 Gibson RB3 5 string Banjo with Original Case. 1978 Iida Banjo Family Picnic Classic Car Mom Guitar Magazine Photo Print Ad. 1958. This is a good looking banjo and the case is also in good shape. The banjo features a heavy mahogany resonator, steel ring, and an adjustable tension neck. Aria (3) Thank you Rubia Cambone - Posted - 08/04/2009: 13:00:19 Rickard (1) There are snowflakes for position markers on the fretboard. Gold Star (7) 10891. Iida 5 string banjo Est. Ibanez (1) Your instrument is ready to play as soon as it arrives. All Forums We welcome visitors! I can't seem to find a model or serial number for it though. We put a new Huber head on it which has been set to 90 on a drum dial. free in the Phoenix Metro area and up to 150 miles for $30. Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. Still, it boasts a very "Gib" build and tone and "why" becomes obvious in the fact that it has a big old flathead tonering on top of what appears to be a multi-ply heavy duty maple rim. Jeff Menzies (1) This is a 1972 resonator 5-string archtop banjo Made in Japan by Iida (sometimes incorrectly referred to as Jida or Lida). Jun 22, 2022 0 Dislike Jake Wildwood 1.75K subscribers Here's a customer's 1970 Aoyama (like Iida or Alvarez made in Japan) 5-string resonator banjo in the bluegrass style. in the hard to reach areas. Custom Made (1) I mentioned the neck has been repaired and there are two visible repairs. 425 instrument was made in 1970. Richelieu (1) Beautiful vintage Hey! The strings are new Huber Truetone. Sharing and Usage It was a Christmas CLICK HERE to check out the best Online Banjo Lessons Available Today!!! Iida set the stage for the emergence of Japanese banjos in the 1970's. Hopkins (1) Buy with confidence. Vintage CF Martin & Co. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Harmony (2) Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The bridge is set with correct intonation. 5, No. Learn More. This banjo has a pretty serious neck repair but this is a Vintage Japanese Banjo. VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo. Nowadays, Takanais reinventing himself and, alongside his loyal fan base, is taking off towards new musical horizons. ODE (2) estimate for USPS shipping and update this listing. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. The 229T in the catalog has a 30 bracket integral flange "Bottlecap" rim. CALL TODAY 404-372-5482. Current Masterclone banjos are very similar to Epiphone or Samick, but cost 50% more. Washburn (2) United States, SC, 29576 If you aren't completely satisfied with you instrument, return it for a full refund. 1958 1970's Dark Brown Used - Excellent $400 + $55 Shipping Listed: 5 years ago Views: 74 Watchers: 0 Offers: 0 About This Listing Beautiful Vintage Banjo that is looking for the perfect owners. 30, No. 1958. Epiphone (4) We have added one. MY conclusion given the wrong descriptions on that page is that the catalog has errors or that model numbers were not consistent from year to year. 30, No. It looks like the tuners have been changed as there are holes in the back of the headstock (see pic). The fret decoration starts out as almost square 6 sided pearl that stay 6 sided but turns into a 6 sided rectangular shape as they progress down the neck.. 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Weymann (2) Sullivan (7) Please call or send us a note using the form to the right to schedule an appointment. There is some oxidation on the tailpiece but the hardware looks really good. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 27, No. The shell is one piece and the flange and tone ring are simply cast on. You will not be able to bid in this auction without registering. ODE (2) Wildwood (3) 20170324_155510. Zachary Hoyt (8), Search Agent: Get notified when new ads meet your criteria! Features: 22 Frets, Mother of Pearl Inlays, Bound Body and Neck, Mahogany Resonator. Bids are taken from this website and bid on during the live auction against people in attendance. 22, No. proof of this. Iida-05. Bacon & Day (8) 2023 BanjoBarn.com. Condition of Banjo: Used - Very Good Condition Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Statements made the day of the sale supercede all printed material. 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Sine-Wave360 - Posted-01/24/2010: 03:47:34, Hello Ronnie, Moving the original post to the proper forum is greatly appreciated.I placed the post where I thought it might fit.Many thanks, Glitch, stanger - Posted-01/24/2010: 07:37:53, Hi, glitchThe "est. Stelling (15) Gold Tone (38) If you want to pickup your items you must do it by 5pm the following Wednesday. Very well set up with nice smooth action making it very easy to fret all the way up the fretboard. At some point in the past the tuning pegs were replaced but the holes were professionally filled in as you can see from the photo. Any absentee bidders will be notified on Monday of any items they won at that time shipping will be arranged and will be paid for at the expense of the purchaser. Pre-Owned. Free shipping for many products! Last Updated 4/16/2021. There is no checkered decoration on the front edge of the resonator.The tuning machines are the most massive "I" ever saw. $6399 FREE USA SHIPPING Early 1990s Gibson Earl Scruggs 49 Classic PROTOTYPE 5 string Banjo ALL OF OUR SALES INCLUDE A 7 DAY FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE Description This banjo is the prototype for the Earl Scruggs 49 Classic. 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. A pretty Fluor-d-lis in the middle of the headstock. It is a great banjo for the price! Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. any help would be greatly appreciated! I asked.New strings on order.In the 76 Hawthorne catalog there is no match.The resonator has the 4 screws like the 230, but its an archtop like the 229. . Excellent Con. This also can be adjusted. 1958 with Case. itself is in very good shape if not mint. A pretty Fluor-d-lis in the middle of the headstock.The fret decoration starts out as almost square 6 sided pearl that stay 6 sided but turns into a 6 sided rectangular shape as they progress down the neck.. Wildwood (3) Sealed. All items must be paid before leaving on auction night, unless it is an absentee bid. Get the best price for instruments you no longer want or need. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. Ad Status: Sold, #69110, viewed 5252 times. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisici elit, sed eiusmod tempor incidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. YOUR HELP WITH THIS MATTER IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. How we protect your privacy Vintage Iida Model 227 5-string Archtop Resonator Banjo This is a 1972 resonator 5-string archtop banjo Made in Japan by Iida (sometimes incorrectly referred to as Jida or Lida). Ibanez (1) Paramount (4) Yates (10) ANYTHING HERE ON THURSDAY MORNING WILL BE CHARGED A $5.00 PER LOT/PER DAY STORAGE FEE. 4-String, Why did you receive an email from us? Huber (7) Ome (8) Thanks for looking. I'd still figure yours was a 225 or 227. Auction Information Name: April 25, 2015: Auctioneer: Moody/Wells Auctioneers LLC: Type: Internet Absentee Bidding: Date(s) 4/25/2015: Location: 109 W. Main St Mesquite, TX 75149: Buyer Premium: A 12% buyers premium is added to bids: There are some scuffs and scratches throughout, some heavier than others, but overall nothing that is severe. Kay (2) 1958 with Case. It has some Gibson-type features including a two piece flange, dual coordinator rods, rosewood fingerboard, and bowtie inlays. 'Drip, Drip, Die - A Nosebleed Inspired Banjo Tune' 59 min, '12" maple banjo, Zach Hoyt #256--sold pending payment' 1 hr, 'Favor for a friend - 1930ish Supertone' 1 hr, 'Pristine Lowden f-50 with master grade walnut/Sitka spruce and beveled armrest' 3 hrs, We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The head has been tuned,the bridge is set with correct intonation, the strings have been replaced (JD Crowe strings are on there now) and the action has been set. DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. I've used it for 35 years playing it for family, friends, and on stage professionally. Opens in a new window or tab. I can't seem to find a model or serial number for it though.There's some minor pitting on the tension hoop and little wear to the frets and finish. Mine is a tenor, from 1978 is a 229T (The original sales receipt was in the case when I bought it used). Beautiful vintage Iida 5 string banjo, Model 231-MO 4328. Edited by - caligula on 01/19/2011 15:08:35, asmcsgac - Posted-01/18/2011: 14:55:52, See if this helpshawthorne.fastie.com/asianbanjalogs.htm, Klondike Waldo - Posted-01/19/2011: 08:47:48. motorcycle wreck. I'll never play it again. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Read all about it at:https://jakewildwood.blogspot.com/2018/03/1970s-iida-style-penco-resonator-5.html 2, May 1924, The American Cinematographer, Vol. SOLD Iida Tenor Banjo, Price Reduced (Again) Price: $375.00 USD. We have created this email privacy policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy and the protection of your information. The position markers on the fretboard are snowflake mother of pearl inlays. This is a nice touch. Up for sale is a nice, (circa 1970s? Really a great banjo for the price! ALL OF OUR SALES INCLUDE A 7 DAY FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. The case has some separation of cloth only on both sides as shown But those are there and are the most serious issues. Oops, looks like you forgot something. All sales are final and no refunds will be issued. caligula - Posted-01/19/2011: 15:07:32, here are a few photo that seem relevant and may help, thanks again, Klondike Waldo - Posted-01/19/2011: 17:59:24. 1958, that feels like it was stamped and painted, very neatly. Mine is a tenor, from 1978 is a 229T (The original sales receipt was in the case when I bought it used). Iida 5 String Banjo Est. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Includes Hardshell Case. 8, August 1949, The American Cinematographer, Vol. VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo MADE IN JAPAN. defimeshun is close, but it's actually a model 230. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright 2023 Banjo Hangout. Every instrument is carefully set up and inspected prior to being shipped. The email address {0} has been subscribed to the email list. Since we set these up before we ship this could also be used as a beginner banjo. Check out Banjo Warehouse for all sorts of interesting New, Used and Vintage Banjos for Sale! Other Banjo-Related Topics This particular model is not for beginners but at the same time its not a high end instrument. 1958, Please note this is an archived topic, so it is locked and unable to be replied to. Gold Star (7) Soprano Mahogany Ukulele, Style 2M, Nazareth PA, Vintage Art Glass Paperweight Signed Bart Zimmerman Dated 1987 Yellow Gr, 4.5" Turtle Glass Millefiori Paperweight Art Glass Figurine Turtle Lover, Amazing EICKHOLT PAPERWEIGHT:Gold/magenta Iridescent, Multi Bubble, 3.25, Vintage Blown Glass Apricot Color Vase Bottle 12 X 6 Bulbous, Hokitika Glass Studio N.Z. I also have a picture that shows the neck heel got some sort of repair. in pictures. Buyer pays return shipping and original shipping amount will be deducted from refund. Welcome aboard!You got your name in the hat, at least. 1970's Iida Mahogany Plectrum Banjo, Serial Number #226P . The chips are not visible from the front of the instrument however. ***** Jerry Wells TX Lic. Switzerland, Peghead Nation Instructor Evie Ladin Price includes shipping and fees. Recording King (17) Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Beautiful Vintage Banjo that is looking for the perfect owners. $10.39. ARCHIVED TOPIC: how do i identify Iida model? This has a Washburn hardshell case which is a good case. 1958, that feels like it was stamped and painted, very neatly. One minor scratch on the back which is shown in one of the photos. Every instrument comes with a 7-day money back guarantee. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. We respect your time and attention by controlling the frequency of our mailings. All items are sold AS IS without warranty. SOLD. The neck and resonator are made out of mahogany and the fretboard is rosewood. Flag item for content or copyright Similar Items Circa 1979 Iida 5-String Banjo, No Serial Number Iida 5 String Banjo Model 227 With Original Case 1972 With Extra Strings Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. The original head is still in place and in great shape. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Your bid must adhere to the bid increment schedule. Paramount (4) Description. This has nickel hardware otherwise which is all original. It looks, sounds, and plays great. This has been professionally set up. The 229T in the catalog has a 30 bracket . Fairbanks (4)
