This is a great sounding banjo and maybe one of the loudest I have ever played. The HR-30 tone ring sounds amazing in the banjo.
12" radius fret board
Crisp Maple with a brilliant full bodied tone, deep bass, brilliant highs, The Saratoga Star is one of the most elegantly beautiful modern banjos to enter the musical arena of classic instruments. Greg Deering personally designed the inlays with an Art Nouveau style in mind. Reminiscent of the Victorian Era, this high grade maple banjo stands out as a top of the line professional instrument, at home on the concert stages throughout the world. It is played by world renowned banjoists like Bela Fleck, 2007 IBMA Banjo Player of the Year - Tony Trischka, Joe Bonsal of the Oak Ridge Boys, and Ned Luberecki.
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From Bluegrass to Country, Rock to Classical, this is one of the ultimate banjos made today. Crafted with the precision of every Tenbrooks banjo out of highly figured violin grade maple for the ultimate tonal power and sparkle. It is so alive with sound that you can feel the vibrations through the back of the banjo as you play. The sound carries clearly greater distances than other banjos. This banjo is for the dedicated musician who appreciates versatility in communicating with the audience through music.
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For Sale: Deering Saratoga Star Tenbrookes w/ Huber HR-30 tone ring - $4,500 USD
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For Trade: Recording King RK-85A archtop for possible trade
I have a very nice RK-85A Recording King archtop that I am wanting to see if there are any trades out there. It is #17 of 40 made, and I think about half of those were sent to the US. This is a rare archtop if you want a good one. Im looking for a Goldstar, but just want to see what is out there. I can take some pics upon request. Thanks.
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For Sale: Heartland style-18 top tension banjo - $2,800 USD
This is a all mahogany (neck, resonator, and rim) toptension style banjo. It's sounds as good as it looks. This banjo has beautiful engraving and gold hardware. There is a little bit of wear on the armrest. This banjo has loud tone and is really great for traditional bluegrass and more progressive acoustic music as well. This is one of the most comfortable and easiest banjos I have ever played. I really like this banjo but I needed a car. So, I am selling it to help with that. Feel free to contact me if you want to give it a "test drive".
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For Sale: Stromberg-Voisinet Banjo - $235 USD
Stromberg-Voisinet Banjo aka "Serenader" and "The Rose", circa 1920/1930. Used in good condition but needs a bridge (not provided) and strings (provided)
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For Sale: Dobjo made by the Dobro company in 1986.Free shipping - $1,200 USD
This used Dobro Dobjo is an awesome cross between a traditional Dobro guitar and a banjo, complete with a biscuit bridge. A smaller-scaled Dobro inspired Maple body and a banjo Flamed Maple neck with a full-bodied Sunburst finish contribute to its distinctive appearance. Fit for banjo players looking for a slightly different sound, the 9 1/2" resonator provides plenty of volume, and the stars and half-moons really stand out on an already noticeable instrument. It has a 26 1/16" scale length, and a 1 5/32" nut width, with a Biscuit-style bridge and Presto tailpiece. Built in 1987, this is in Excellent condition, with only minor playwear, including a small ding in the middle of the back. The Dobro Dobjo is a lot of fun to play and gives fans of Dobro guitars a chance to play a cool hybrid instrument. Includes original hard case too.•Body: Maple with Sunburst finish•Resonator: 9 1/2” with Stars and Half-Moons surrounded by 14 sound holes•Neck: Maple with Sunburst•Frets: 22•Fingerboard: Rosewood with Pearl dots•Nut Width: 1 5/32”•Bridge: Biscuit with Presto tailpiece•Tuners: Geared with Pearloid buttons; geared 5th tuner•Case: Hard case
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For Sale: Going out-of-business sale-All inventory and banjo shop-super discounts - $950 USD
Turning 75 this month (July) and retiring from banjo business. Huge discounts on existing inventory and complete banjo building shop with all hand tools, equipment, jigs, specialty items.
Maple 5-string Sholo model with canary internal resonator. Highly figured curly maple neck with ebony, scooped fingerboard and peghead overlay. Traditional mother-of-pearl Sholo inlay. Scale is 1 ¼” at the nut, 26 ½” overall. Top-of-the-line Waverly tuners. Two-way truss rod adjusts through the heel. Rim is 11” with “donut hole” canary wood internal resonator. Rosewood tone ring. Rickard hardware, 5/8” Moon Bridge. Renaissance head, No-Knot tailpiece. Made in Arizona by White Mountain Banjo. $1,200-NOW $900
Spalted maple 5-string longneck with internal resonator. Scale is 31 ½”, 1 ¼” at the nut. Ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl wreath inlay. 25-frets. Two-way truss rod adjusts through peghead. Rosewood tone ring. Rim is 11” with Rickard hardware and “donut hole” resonator. Renaissance head with 5/8” compensated bridge. Gotoh tuners and No-Knot tailpiece. Made in Arizona by White Mountain Banjo. $1,200-NOW $900
One-of-a-kind zebra wood and walnut 5-string. Neck is 26 ½” scale, 1 ¼” at the nut. Center is walnut with zebra wood sides. Richlite fingerboard and ebony peghead overlay. Two-way truss rod and Gotoh tuners. Abalone inlay. Rim is 11” with walnut body and zebra wood “donut hole” resonator. Rosewood tone ring. Elite Renaissance head and Don New “Big Foot” 5/8” bridge. No-Knot tailpiece. Made in Arizona by White Mountain Banjo. $950
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Curly maple fretless 5-string with figured Koa “donut hole” resonator. Scale is 25 ½” and 1 ¼” at the nut. Ebony bond fingerboard with markers, two-way truss rod, mother-of-pearl truss rod cover. Rim is 11” with Rickard hardware, 5/8” Moon bridge, FibreSkyn head, Waverly tailpiece. Rosewood tone ring. Gotoh tuners. Koa is from Taylor Guitar Co. where it is used on high-end ukes and other Instruments. Made in Arizona by White Mountain Banjo.$750-NOW$600
Original Vega rim with new replacement neck. Scale is 26 ½” and 1 ¼” at the nut. Scooped ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl inlay. Gotoh tuners. Two-way truss rod. Rim is 11” and has original hardware and label. Frosted head. Neck hand-crafted in Arizona by White Mountain Banjo.$700-NOW$500
Walnut Sholo model from White Mountain Banjo. Scale is 26 ½” and 1 ¼” at the nut. Scooped ebony fingerboard with rosewood binding. Traditional Sholo inlay is mother-of-pearl. Two-way truss rod adjusts through the heel. Rosewood tone ring. Gotoh tuners with black buttons. Walnut rim is 11” with burl walnut “donut hole” resonator. Rickard hardware and 5/8” compensated bridge. FibreSkyn head, No-Knot tailpiece. $950-NOW$700
Sholo Tubaphone with Rickard raw brass hardware. Scale is 26 ½” and 1 1 ¼” at the nut. Raw brass tubaphone tone ring. Highly figured curly maple neck with scooped ebony fingerboard and traditional Sholo mother-of-pearl inlay. Two-way truss rod adjusts through heel. Spalted maple 11” rim with figured Koa “donut hole” resonator. FibreSkyn head with compensated 5/8” bridge. No-Knot tailpiece.$1.350-NOW$950
COMPLETE BANJO SHOP/BUSINESS $5,000
Email for details and photos.
ron@sholobanjo.com
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For Sale: 1924 Gibson TB-4 Tenor Banjo - $1,095 USD
1924 Gibson TB-4 tenor banjo (f.o.n. 11917-5) Very late "trapdoor" model with Lloyd Loar designed ball bearing tone tube setup. Straight neck with minimal fret wear. 10.5" rim, 19" scale. Three piece maple-ebony-maple neck with 27-fret extended ebony fingerboard, maple rim, dual coordinator rods, silver plated tailpiece cover and tuner plates, pearl nut, trapdoor resonator with Cremona finish and "The Gibson" script logo abalone inlay in the peghead. Recently mounted skin head. All matching, original hooks and nuts. Great player with a wonderful set up. Fine, old, plunky tone with plenty of volume. There's one purely cosmetic flaw, a crack in the ebony heel cap, otherwise exceptionally nice condition. Includes original hard case with green plush lining. $1095 OBO.
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For Sale: Bacon Blue Ribbon (made for Frank Bradbury) - $4,000 USD
I'm selling my Bacon Blue Ribbon, made for Frank Bradbury. It has an 11.5'' head and sounds killer. I currently have a Renaissance head installed. It's in excellent condition and was recently refretted by Bob Smakula. Due to the refret the binding has some cracking, but it all original and solidly attached to the neck. No other blemishes to mention, and it comes with the original case and pop-in resonator. Serious offers considered and photos upon request.
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For Sale: Nechville Geometric - $1,400 USD
Have a Nechville Geometric that has been in the closet for a while. It's a late 90's model in very good condition. There's hardly a scratch on it; the only minor problem is a missing 5th string peg (still has an A peg) and had some fret buzz once, which Janet Davis Music fixed by adding an upsidedown crescent shaped bridge. Its a maple banjo and comes with all the special Nechville tools and instruction booklet. It has a great sound, better than most other professional banjos Ive played around. If not familiar with Nechville check out their website for details, Nechville redefined banjos by their helimount system which makes them lighter and easier to work on. Im pricing this to sell at $1400 or obo, (check out shipping details). Comes with a well padded TKL case. Cheers!
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For Sale: DEERING GOODTIME 2 5 STRING RESONATOR BANJO & NEW DEERING CASE - $525 USD
HI, AND THANKS FOR LOOKING AT MY AD.
I HAVE HERE A VERY NICE DEERING GOODTIME 2 5 STRING RESONATOR BANJO, AND NEW DEERING PLUSH CASE.
I WENT THROUGH THE BANJO, AND CLEANED, AND POLISHED THE METAL PARTS, AND SET IT UP WITH NEW STRINGS, AND ONE OF MY 100 YEAR OLD BARNWOOD SPILLWAY DAM BANJO BRIDGES. IT WASN'T ON THE BANJO WHEN I TOOK THE PICTURES, BUT IT WILL COME WITH EITHER A REGULAR OLD BARNWOOD BRIDGE, OR I CAN PUT A CLAWHAMMER SPECIAL BANJO BRIDGE WITH RAISED 5TH STRING IF YOU ARE A CLAWHAMMER PLAYER.
THE BANJO HAS SOME PLAY WEAR ON THE HEAD, BUT OTHERWISE LOOKS LIKE NEW, AND THE CASE IS A BRAND NEW DEERING PLUSH LINED CASE.
IT LOOKS GOOD, PLAYS NICE, AND SOUNDS GOOD, WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT IN A BANJO, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE JUST STARTING OUT, OR NEED A GOOD STANDBY BANJO FOR WHEN YOU DON'T WANT TO TAKE THE EXPENSIVE ONE OUT TO A GIG.
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For Sale: CUSTOM MADE 5 STRING RESONAROR BANJO & CASE - $449 USD
HI, AND THANKS FOR LOOKING AT MY AD.
I HAVE HERE A NICE LITTLE 5 STRING RESONATOR BANJO THAT I JUST FINISHED PUTTING TOGETHER, AND I THINK IT CAME OUT REAL NICE, AND HAS A GOOD TONE.
THE HEART OF THE BANJO IS A DEERING BOSTON POT ASSEMBLY WHICH I PUT A CUSTOM NECK ON. IT HAS A RARE PRESTO TYPE TAILPIECE WITH AN ADJUSTMENT SCREW FOR TENSION, AND NEW REMO WEATHERKING HEAD, AND NEW GEARED TUNERS ALL AROUND. I PUT ONE OF MY BIG FOOT BANJO BRIDGES ON IT, AND IT REALLY HAS A NICE SOUND WITH IT.
THE RESONATOR HAS SOME RASH ON THE BACK, BUT NOT THAT NOTICEABLE.
IT WOULD MAKE A GREAT BEGINNER BANJO, OR A NICE ONE TO THROW IN THE BACK OF THE CAR FOR TRIPS, OR TO TAKE GIGGING, WHEN YOU DON'T WANT TO TAKE YOUR EXPENSIVE BANJO. IT'S SET UP WELL, AND PLAYS NICE.
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For Sale: 2015 Huber Workhorse - $2,100 USD
The "Workhorse" is Huber's version of a down and dirty banjo, no frills but a good-looking, great-sounding instrument, with a Mahogany Neck and Resonator, Red Brass Tone Ring and 3-ply Maple Rim.
The resonator has a slight blemish in the finish that is barely noticeable and is not detectable in the photos. Includes hardshell case. I bought it last July brand new from Janet Davis Music and there's nothing I don't like about it. I just have too many banjos and am trying to down-size so they all don't collect too much dust. A new one lists for around $2695.
To hear this banjo on YouTube search "bluegrass jam Nine Pound Hammer and I'll fly Away on Huber by JDMS staff"
Call me for other information at (828) 691-6179.
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For Sale or Trade: 1998 Gibson RB-12 Top Tension - $1 USD
For sell is an excellent condition 1998 Gibson RB-12.
Super banjo in every respect. Both wood and metal finish are in excellent condition.....does not resemble a 28 (make that 18.....my bad math!) year old banjo at all. Radius neck is super easy to play and although the banjo has had some play, frets are in like new condition.
Spikes at 7 & 9 and will ship in original "The Gibson" case, in like condition. Sorry, Strap not included.
The tone of this banjo is excellent and power is absolutely second to none.
I acquired this banjo in a trade so I cannot speak to the history of the banjo for sure other than that which was given to me by the "trader". Please note all photos and ask for more if there is anything else you'd want to see.
I've kind of struggled in pricing this banjo given the condition, rarity, etc. I'll just take offers and will also consider trades.....please feel free to contact and we'll talk.
Sorry about the side ways pictures......figuring out new PC....UGGHHH!
thanks for looking!
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For Sale: 1938 Gibson EPB-150 Electric Banjo w/ original case - $2,300 USD
Very rare Gibson EPB-150 Electric Banjo with original Geib hardshell case. This was made either in 1938 or 1939. Gibson made only 25 of this model. Sounds great, rare 4 pole Charlie Christian pickup. Serial #35. Originally an export model as "Made in USA" is stamped on back of headstock.
When I obtained the banjo, it had two cracks in the top from dryness that I immediately had repaired professionally by Joe Glaser. You can see the two cleats on the underside in the pics with the back off. Thanks for looking, please message me if you have any questions.
Photos:
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For Sale: Bacon FF Professional LOWERED PRICE - $3,200 USD
Bacon FF PROFESSIONAL original 5 string banjo. Circa 1912. Looks like it was made last year. Incredible condition for a banjo 100 years old....Maple. Newer geared tuners and RR spike added by previous owner. 10 3/4 head. Comes with newer used hard shell case. Neck is straight. Sounds great!!! $3,200.00......Open for offers....
Check current retail prices for new USA made open back banjos and compare.
See the AC Fairbanks #5 I also have for sale here on BHO. May make a deal if you buy both...For more information contact me via BHO....
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For Sale: Complete custom banjo-making shop for sale-owner retiring - $5,000 USD
White Mountain Banjo shop for sale. This include all hand tools (mostly Stew-Mac), specialty tools, inlay, fretting tools and all power tools. These have been assembled since 2008 when I started the business. I turn 75 this month (July) and will retire. Call with any questions. Company website also available if wanted, or just equipment. Customer list as well. Equipment includes all hand tools, two drill press-one bench, one floor, drum sander, heel cutting machine (adjustable), shaper for neck profiling, rim lathe, overhead router, router table with large surface, 12" band saw, jointer, stem sander with multiple drums, regular table saw, planer, fret cutting table saw with jig and back plate, bench sander, smaller belt sander, air compressor, finishing supplies, polishing wheels.
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For Sale: Bacon & Day "Blue Bell" 17 Fret Tenor Perfect for Irish REDUCED PRICE AGAIN - $1,300 USD
Bacon & Day "Blue Bell" Tenor banjo with pop-out resonator. Early version with the perforated holes through tone ring and inside of shell..11in skin head. 17 fret neck. Plays great. Neck straight with no twists or bows. Small chip on back of peghead. Original tuners work. Have an old beat up case I will throw in for shipping. SOLD AS IS
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For Sale: 1929 Vega "Regent" LW conversion, new neck by Wyatt Fawley - $1,200 USD
Currently listed on eBay if you want to see pics. Search: Vega, Fawley
Fresh neck, restored pot ... no new plating ... no rusty hooks. New fiberskyn head, new 5 star tuners. New No-Knot tpc.
A real nice frailer priced at exactly what I charge for the commissioned neck ...
That having been said .... I am perfectly willing to sell you the neck, mounted to your Little Wonder or Whyte Laydie for the same price. You'll be responsible for shipping both ways, but I'll include the new geared tuners. If pursuing the nek on your rim ... DON'T send the case. Unless you want to pay for return shipping of 2 cartons. Your dowel stick or mine ... Makes no difference to me. I'll be removing it from the LW dowel stick if I sell just the neck.
10 15/16" diameter ... 26 inch scale. No truss rod (nor does it need one ... very stout neck)... 1 1/4" at the nut 1 7/8 at the pot. Very comfortable neck of traditional dimensions.
Free shipping with Paypal (in the USA)
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For Sale: Fender 5 String - $300 USD
Fender FB-54 5 String...I bought this banjo in 1998 at Del City Music in Del City, Oklahoma. It is in very good condition and would be great as a Beginner Banjo. Original Fender case included. I recently bought a Lakota (Non-Cradle) strap for it and will throw the strap in on the sale. Strap was $60.00 and is less than a month old and is made out of Bison Hide...super soft!! I did cut some of the excess strap off after I fitted it to the length I needed. Thanks for looking...Picker54
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For Sale: 2009 OME Sweetgrass 12 - $2,100 USD
For sale is this lovely 12" Sweetgrass, from the Ome Professional series. The Silverspun tonering provides plenty of power and clucky snap while the 12" pot and mahogany neck add depth and warmth. It is a fantastic combination and as always with Ome, the attention to detail in wood selection and fit-and-finish is extraordinary. It has been very lightly played and remains in mint condition.
The banjo is setup with a birch Purcell "old stairs" bridge. The OME Harp tailpiece and nickel arm rest are original to this banjo. Also included is a Superior hardshell case. I have to be honest and say that I don't like the way that these case fit because the headstock tip contacts the top of the case, but these are what OME uses. Its fine for closet storage and will be secure for shipping, but I recommend that you budget an additional $200 for a TKL or Canadian case if you plan to take this banjo out of the house much. I will also include a very nice Boulder Alpine Series gig bag for you to use which is well padded yet light and easy to carry to festivals, etc. Also included are 2 sets of OME medium strings. Finally, I will also include an OME Sweetone tailpiece if you want to experiment with it, but note that the pivot points on the Sweetone are differently spaced then on the Harp and that this banjo was factory set for the Harp. I think it can be easily adapted by a pro luthier, I never bothered with it.
Total Package:
2009 OME 12" Sweetgrass Open Back Banjo ($3650)
Superior hardshell Case ($150)
Boulder Alpine Series Gig Bag ($65)
Sweetone Tailpiece ($45)
2 sets of OME medium strings ($18)
ASKING PRICE: $2100 which includes shipping to anywhere within Canada and CONUS.
The banjo ships from Fredericton, NB, Canada. I have considerable experience shipping to the USA so please don't let this deter you from buying this superb banjo. Contact me to discuss.
Thanks
Gord
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