defimeshun is close, but it's actually a model 230. Stand about 1/2" off the headstock, Oval shaped abt 1/2 " x 3/4".The 5th peg is not geared.The drum head has no markings.The previous owner got it from a pawn shop in 1985. YOUR HELP WITH THIS MATTER IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. If you look at that catalog, though, please notice there are discrepancies between the models pictured and their descriptions. Helix (3) free in the Phoenix Metro area and up to 150 miles for $30. This has been professionally set up at the Banjo Warehouse. For Sale - Iida Tenor Banjo, Price Reduced (Again) 1970's Iida Mahogany Plectrum Banjo, Serial Number #226P . Slingerland (1) Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. 2023 BanjoBarn.com. Every instrument comes with a 7-day money back guarantee. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. If my question is off topic I apologize in advance.I recently picked up an Iida banjo. This has been professionally set up. How we protect your privacy Sale Pending: 1972 Iida Model 227 Archtop Banjo - Made in Japan (sold) Used - Very Good Condition / Country: United States - State: WA. The strings are new Huber Truetone. Vintage Iida 5 string Banjo | Reverb Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Hopkins (1) Marine Band Harmonica #364 By M. Hohner Germany, 6" Witch Ball - Amethyst - Kitras Art Glass With Tag. designates the year starting with A = 1958 and so on, but I have no definitive Collector's Corner YOUR HELP WITH THIS MATTER IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. SS Stewart (3) The rest look untouched. Iida 5 string Banjo with Hard Shell Case and New Levys banjo strap. Vega (19) 1958, that feels like it was stamped and painted, very neatly. Iida Est. CALL TODAY 404-372-5482. ODE (2) United States, SC, 29576 Other than that, she's in perfect condition. The case has some separation of cloth only on both sides as shown 8, August 1949, The American Cinematographer, Vol. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Hatfield (2) One minor scratch on the back which is shown in one of the photos. ***** ANY MERCHANDISE NOT TAKEN ON SALE NIGHT, MUST BE PICKED UP BY WEDNESDAY AFTER THE SALE. I was unable to add your email address to the email list. That would be one from the 70s. This has nickel hardware otherwise which is all original. Type: Includes Washburn Hardshell Case. The hard case is in excellent condition. Mine is a tenor, from 1978 is a 229T (The original sales receipt was in the case when I bought it used). 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. Statements made the day of the sale supercede all printed material. Orpheum (2) Please check the fields highlighted in red. 1958 with Case. All items must be paid before leaving on auction night, unless it is an absentee bid. Includes Washburn Hardshell Case. Zachary Hoyt (8). This is a vintage Iida 5 string archtop banjo which happens to be Made in Japan. Thanks for looking. 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.. 35, No. All Rights Reserved. IIDA EST. 1958 - Discussion Forums - Banjo Hangout This is a good looking banjo and the case is also in good shape. Beautiful vintage Iida 5 string banjo, Model 231-MO 4328. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. Click below to begin your paid subscription. I'll never play it again. Iida 5 String Banjo Est. Gold Tone (38) All Rights Reserved. Our experts are ready to take your call. Vintage Iida Custom Made Model 231 5-String Closed Back Banjo - Reverb It is an Iida banjo. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. in the hard to reach areas. 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The tailpiece is Waverly-style (like Gibson used in the 50's and 60's) and nickel plated. We have created this email privacy policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy and the protection of your information. All rights reserved. CLICK HERE to check out the best Online Banjo Lessons Available Today!!! IIDA Banjo Est. ARCHIVED TOPIC: how do i identify Iida model? Pre-Owned. For example, some of the aluminum rim models described as having 24 brackets have 30 in the picture. VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo MADE IN JAPAN - BanjoWarehouse.com Please check your address and try again. Washburn (2) This is an AWESOME instrument for the money, if you can find one.Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Joe-Music-100591881414206Check Out Music At https://soun. I've used it for 35 years playing it for family, friends, and on stage professionally. Sometimes it is mistaken as an Aida banjo or Jida banjo. Peghead Nation Instructor Evie Ladin c.1975 Japanese-made Iida Model 233 5-String Banjo I can't seem to find a model or serial number for it though. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1970s Iida 5 String Bluegrass Banjo at the best online prices at eBay! CALL TODAY 404-372-5482. Second Life Banjo--Ca (3) Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Fairbanks (4) There is a 12% buyer's premium added at checkout plus tax, unless a valid resale form is on file. '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. 8, August 1959, The American Cinematographer, Vol. EST. Paramount (4) Excellent Con. Weymann (2) The chips are not visible from the front of the instrument however. Welcome aboard!You got your name in the hat, at least. All Forums Enoch (3) Iida (pronounced EE-da) Custom made Mastertone 19 fret tenor banjo. Nate Calkins (4) 1958, that feels like it was stamped and painted, very neatly. It has some Gibson-type features including a two piece flange, dual coordinator rods, rosewood fingerboard, and bowtie inlays. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. This is not an internet only auction, but a place to leave absentee bids for our live auction. Why did you receive an email from us? OUR STORAGE AREA IS VERY VALUABLE TO US AND WE DO NOT HAVE SPACE TO STORE ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN PURCHASED. 7, July 1941, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. Last Updated 4/16/2021. Frank Neat (1) Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Zachary Hoyt (8), Search Agent: Get notified when new ads meet your criteria! Other than that, she's in perfect condition. Wildwood (3) 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. Iida Banjo $$$ ? - Discussion Forums - Banjo Hangout This features a fast mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and a lovely Fleur de Lis headstock inlay. Hopkins (1) 10891 Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation 1-512-463-2906. $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. The frets themselves look good showing grooving in the first 5 or 6 frets and then light scuffs afterwards. Beautiful vintage It's been setting in my closet ever since and time to admit Free shipping to the United States on orders of $500 or more. There is a 12% buyer's premium added at checkout plus tax, unless a valid resale form is on file. Iida 5 string Banjo W/Case (Independence, KY) - Shoppok It looks, sounds, and plays great. One is between the 5th string nut and the body and there is a picture. His newalbum Banjo Kafaan, scheduled onMarch 3rd 2023,is a surprising gem far from his usual sounds: a clever mix of Afro, r&b and dancehall tinged with blues and even salsa. Oops, looks like you forgot something. ARCHIVED TOPIC: IIDA EST. This is definitely a good banjo to have because at this price it has some great use value. This has [], Early 1990s Gibson Earl Scruggs 49 Classic PROTOTYPE 5 string Banjo, Early 1990s Gibson Earl Scruggs 49 Classic PROTOTYPE 5 string Banjo. Iida 5 string banjo, Model 231-MO 4328. PRICE REDUCED Vintage late 70's Iida Model 240 5 string banjo and original deluxe hard shell case. All items must be paid before leaving on auction night, unless it is an absentee bid. Currency: ANYTHING HERE ON THURSDAY MORNING WILL BE CHARGED A $5.00 PER LOT/PER DAY STORAGE FEE. Stelling (15) 12, December 1954, The American Cinematographer, Vol. Fender (8) Please call or send us a note using the form to the right to schedule an appointment. Give me a second and I'll try to move it for you. Bacon & Day (8) 1978 Iida Banjo Family Picnic Classic Car Mom Guitar Magazine Photo Print Ad. Plays really fast and is ready to sing! '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. 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. Make/Model: Iida 5-String Banjo Scale Length: 26.5" Nut Width: 1 3/16" Weight: 9.6 lbs Finish Color: Natural Neck Wood: Mahogany Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood Case: Includes Hardshell Case Features: 22 Frets, Mother of Pearl Inlays, Bound Body and Neck, Mahogany Resonator Condition: This 5-string closed back banjo looks and sounds fantastic! All Forums Really a great banjo for the price! Iida 5 string banjo Est. 3, March 1959, The American Cinematographer, Vol. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Fairbanks (4) Beautiful Iida 5 String Banjo From The Custom Shop. Very Clean V Neck Gibson JD Crowe Blackjack with Clean Copper Flashing and Original Gibson Hardshell Case. 1958, Please note this is an archived topic, so it is locked and unable to be replied to. ANYTHING HERE ON THURSDAY MORNING WILL BE CHARGED A $5.00 PER LOT/PER DAY STORAGE FEE (NO JOKE) IF THE ITEMS ARE NOT PICKED UP BY THE NEXT AUCTION DATE WE WILL LOT THE ITEMS INTO THAT AUCTION AT FULL COMMISSION . 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. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright 2023 Banjo Hangout. We put a new Huber head on it which has been set to 90 on a drum dial. Up for sale is a nice, (circa 1970s? Iida set the stage for the emergence of Japanese banjos in the 1970's. Sellers with highest buyer ratings; Returns, money back; Ships in a business day with tracking; Learn More Top Rated Plus. 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 (?) --------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------. Deering (20) 39, No. The only markings are Iida, in nice pearl. You will not be able to bid in this auction without registering. If you continue, we will assume that you agree to, http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/197033, hawthorne.fastie.com/asianbanjalogs.htm, 'Drip, Drip, Die - A Nosebleed Inspired Banjo Tune', '12" maple banjo, Zach Hoyt #256--sold pending payment', 'Pristine Lowden f-50 with master grade walnut/Sitka spruce and beveled armrest'. 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. We accept: Cash, Check (with valid ID), Visa, Mastercard & Discover. This is a solid $399 banjo that Im sure will find a good use in some musicians home. 404-372-5482. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. gift to me in 1985 and shortly thereafter I tore up my left wrist in a Jeff Menzies (1) As best I've been able to tell the instrument was made in 1970. 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. 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Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. The sales receipt describes it as a 229T, the model tag , still tied to the case labels it as a 229T and the ID label on the back of the peg head lists the model as 229T along with the serial number. I need help identifying a banjo : r/banjo - Reddit motorcycle wreck. Jerry Wells TX Lic. The bridge has been replaced with hand made barn wood three-foot option. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. 20170324_155510. The resonator and neck also look good. 40, No. My 229T is a dead ringer for the 230 next to it- an arch top with separate flange, and with a tenor neck with the same inlays as the 230. Gibson Parts (2) We have added one. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequat. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. 10 gauge strings and the action is set nicely. 1958 with Case. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. Since we set these up before we ship this could also be used as a beginner banjo. This is a 1972 resonator 5-string archtop banjo Made in Japan by Iida (sometimes incorrectly referred to as Jida or Lida). The flange is nickel plated as it most of the hardware, including the original armrest and tailpiece. Posted By: starspace6 We use security measures to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of data used by our system. There is no checkered decoration on the front edge of the resonator.The tuning machines are the most massive "I" ever saw. Iida-05. how do i identify Iida model? (some photos) - Banjo Hangout Includes Hardshell Case. The shell is one piece and the flange and tone ring are simply cast on. Fairbanks-Vega (3) White Mountain (1) If you aren't completely satisfied with you instrument, return it for a full refund. Frank Neat (1) The position markers on the fretboard are snowflake mother of pearl inlays. Very well set up with nice smooth action making it very easy to fret all the way up the fretboard. . The email address {0} has been subscribed to the email list. Yates (10) This particular model is not for beginners but at the same time its not a high end instrument. All items are sold AS IS without warranty. Epiphone (4) The fretboard is definitely clean with overall clean frets. Free shipping for many products! Learn More. 2, May 1924, The American Cinematographer, Vol. Opens in a new window or tab. any help would be greatly appreciated! Orpheum (2) Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Beautiful Vintage Banjo that is looking for the perfect owners. Wildwood (3) 2006 Gibson JD Crowe Blackjack 5 string Banjo. Gold Tone (38) Have a question about this instrument? MADE IN USA. camera, so for now I have no pics.First I am NOT trying to find out what its worth, To me its worth what I paid. Bids are taken from this website and bid on during the live auction against people in attandance. Iida Mastertone Custom Tenor Banjo - Pure Banjo Shopping Advice The banjo features a heavy mahogany resonator, steel ring, and an adjustable tension neck. EUR The neck plays really well! Please check the fields highlighted in red. Looks and plays great with low action and it is in Excellent Condition. 1958" thing came along after the 76 Hawthorne catalog. Competitive shipping rates worldwide. from a posting saying that the letter immediately following the model A - V iida banjo for sale | eBay ***** Budget Banjo - Iida 223 Banjo Review - YouTube Aria (3) There are some scuffs and scratches throughout, some heavier than others, but overall nothing that is severe. Gibson (84) Weymann (2) 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 49 Classic [], 4318 S. Chestatee St. This is a vintage Iida 5 string archtop banjo which happens to be Made in Japan. VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo MADE IN JAPAN. 1970s Iida 5 String Bluegrass Banjo | eBay Hey! We are only 5 minutes from the Atlanta airport. VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo MADE IN JAPAN.