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.
Statements made the day of the sale supercede all printed material. The mahogany resonator features some lovely rope binding on the top lip. Greetings From The Land of The Alamo! The neck plays really well! The original head is still in place and in great shape. Give me a second and I'll try to move it for you. 5, No. ***** Other than that, she's in perfect condition.
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I've used it for 35 years playing it for family, friends, and on stage professionally. Lot # : 11 - IIDA Banjo Est. Vintage Iida Custom Made Model 231 5-String Closed Back Banjo - Reverb Stelling (15)
MADE IN USA. They made a wide range of banjos. This has been professionally set up. how do i identify Iida model? (some photos) - Banjo Hangout
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Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. This banjo is in excellent condition and has a great tone! 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. Wildwood (3)
Iida Banjos from Jim Casey's Vermont Guitars Iida 5 string Banjo W/Case (Independence, KY) - Shoppok 1958, Please note this is an archived topic, so it is locked and unable to be replied to. There is no checkered decoration on the front edge of the resonator.The tuning machines are the most massive "I" ever saw. It was a Christmas Every instrument is carefully set up and inspected prior to being shipped. If you look at that catalog, though, please notice there are discrepancies between the models pictured and their descriptions. But those are there and are the most serious issues.
Free shipping to the United States on orders of $500 or more. Very well set up with nice smooth action making it very easy to fret all the way up the fretboard. Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. Other than that, she's in perfect condition. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Stelling (15)
Did the EST 1958 come before or after 1976?The banjo has a straight neck, very close action, and a great sound.Whew, nuff said.Any info would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance, Glitch, Edited by - Ronnie on 01/23/2010 22:06:17. ODE (2)
Mine is a tenor, from 1978 is a 229T (The original sales receipt was in the case when I bought it used). Slingerland (1)
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I dont have a digi. The banjo features a heavy mahogany resonator, steel ring, and an adjustable tension neck. Sale Pending: 1972 Iida Model 227 Archtop Banjo - Made in Japan (sold) Used - Very Good Condition / Country: United States - State: WA. I'd still figure yours was a 225 or 227. Shopping Advice
There is a 12% buyer's premium added at checkout plus tax, unless a valid resale form is on file. The neck is absolutely functional and this is set up well. VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo MADE IN JAPAN. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. This is a 1972 resonator 5-string archtop banjo Made in Japan by Iida (sometimes incorrectly referred to as Jida or Lida). The 5th string tuners on these old Japanese Banjos often stop working so its important that they have a geared 5th string tuner. All rights reserved. Iida Banjo $$$ ? - Discussion Forums - Banjo Hangout Type:
'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 resonator and neck also look good. Top Rated Plus. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. I have a Iida EST.1958 225 Banjo with case. Gold Tone (38)
PRICE REDUCED Vintage late 70's Iida Model 240 5 string banjo and original deluxe hard shell case.
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Your instrument is ready to play as soon as it arrives. One minor scratch on the back which is shown in one of the photos. I'll never play it again. YOUR HELP WITH THIS MATTER IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. For Sale - Iida Tenor Banjo, Price Reduced (Again) Sullivan (7)
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By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Thank you Rubia Cambone - Posted - 08/04/2009: 13:00:19 (sold), banjo for sale: Iida 229, in great shape, with case, $325 (expired), Iida Model 237 - Made in Japan - SOLD (expired), 1970s Iida 240 Maple Banjo**SOLD PENDING ACCEPTANCE** (expired), Vintage Iida MASTERCLONE 5 string Banjo - Includes Hardshell Case (expired), Sale Pending: 1972 Iida Model 227 Archtop Banjo - Made in Japan (sold), Iida Model 237 5 String Resonator Banjo 1970's.
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This item is sold As-Described 11, November 1949, The American Cinematographer, Vol. Condition: This 5-string closed back banjo looks and sounds fantastic!
There are some scuffs and scratches throughout, some heavier than others, but overall nothing that is severe. Morgan Monroe (1)
We will never share, sell, or rent individual personal information with anyone without your advance permission or unless ordered by a court of law. Really a great banjo for the price! There is a 12% buyer's premium added at checkout plus tax, unless a valid resale form is on file. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. The hard case is in excellent condition. 1970s Iida-style Penco 5-string "Masterclone" resonator banjo 1970s Iida 5 String Bluegrass Banjo | eBay Bacon (6)
), Iida tenor banjo. Iida-05. 27, No. If you want to pickup your items you must do it by 5pm the following Wednesday. 1958. 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. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Zachary Hoyt (8), Search Agent: Get notified when new ads meet your criteria! If you search ' 1976 Iida Banjo Catalog' you will find a catalog describing Iida Banjos."The $20 Handling is For a Guitar Box From FedEx. '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.
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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. They got seriously into the banjo market in the mid-70's.I hope you spend hundreds of happy hours playing it!Congrats on your purchase, and welcome to the Hangout!regards,stanger, Sine-Wave360 - Posted-01/25/2010: 04:39:36, Hey stanger,Thanks for the reply, and words of encouragement.Looks like it weighs in between 77 and 85.The years not that important.Japan, Korea? Currency: 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! I've had it for years (bought in 1986) and want to know what it is worth. 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. We are always looking for new inventory. Hey! 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. Auction Terms & Conditions All items are sold AS IS without warranty. The fretboard is definitely clean with overall clean frets. Click below to begin your paid subscription.
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. Bids are taken from this website and bid on during the live auction against people in attendance. It looks, sounds, and plays great. Bids are taken from this website and bid on during the live auction against people in attandance.
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Iida 5 string banjo, Model 231-MO 4328.
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Up for sale is a nice, (circa 1970s? Current Masterclone banjos are very similar to Epiphone or Samick, but cost 50% more. All sales are final and no refunds will be issued. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisici elit, sed eiusmod tempor incidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo MADE IN JAPAN. As best I've been able to tell the instrument was made in 1970. There is some oxidation on the tailpiece but the hardware looks really good. 2023 BanjoBarn.com. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Beautiful vintage Iida 5 string banjo, Model 231-MO 4328. in the hard to reach areas.
We respect your time and attention by controlling the frequency of our mailings. Iida-06. Plays really fast and is ready to sing! It looks like the tuners have been changed as there are holes in the back of the headstock (see pic). Rickard (1)
1958" thing came along after the 76 Hawthorne catalog. ANYTHING HERE ON THURSDAY MORNING WILL BE CHARGED A $5.00 PER LOT/PER DAY STORAGE FEE. Weymann (2)
This particular 'model 237' was built in Japan around the late 70's and is one of their top of the line range.
Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. 20170324_155510. 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.
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There are a few light surface and button scratches on the resonator but nothing serious and its minor. SS Stewart (3)
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Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. Clean and All Original 1994 Gibson RB3 Banjo. Nowadays, Takanais reinventing himself and, alongside his loyal fan base, is taking off towards new musical horizons. The first few frets show a hint of wear but thats it. The 229T in the catalog has a 30 bracket integral flange "Bottlecap" rim. Read all about it at:https://jakewildwood.blogspot.com/2018/03/1970s-iida-style-penco-resonator-5.html This is not an internet only auction, but a place to leave absentee bids for our live auction. Includes Hardshell Case. I got this
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The neck and resonator are made out of mahogany and the fretboard is rosewood. proof of this.
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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. You might have better results if you posted this on "Collector's Corner". The 5th string tuner has been upgraded to a sealed geared tuner for ease of use and consistent string tension. Sometimes it is mistaken as an Aida banjo or Jida banjo. Hatfield (2)
Hey! motorcycle wreck. 4-String,
I believe the Iida model numbers may not have been consistent through the years.
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Mine (229T), c. 1978, has an ID Plate on the back of the headstock with model and serial #s. caligula - Posted-01/19/2011: 14:58:22. i will get some pics on here, thanks for the tip! This has been inspected and set up at the Banjo Warehouse in Atlanta Georgia. Get the best price for instruments you no longer want or need. Wildwood (3)
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Excellent Con. 404-372-5482. 40, No. CALL TODAY 404-372-5482. It could use a good cleaning for dust Bacon & Day (8)
This banjo has a pretty serious neck repair but this is a Vintage Japanese Banjo. 1978 Iida Banjo Family Picnic Classic Car Mom Guitar Magazine Photo Print Ad. Everything pictured is ready to be professionally packed and shipped. It has some Gibson-type features including a two piece flange, dual coordinator rods, rosewood fingerboard, and bowtie inlays. Step 1: Check Email Address (Every account must use a unique email address). Ramsey (3)
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Yours is one of the better ones but not top-of-the-line.
Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. defimeshun is close, but it's actually a model 230. The frets themselves look good showing grooving in the first 5 or 6 frets and then light scuffs afterwards. The shell is one piece and the flange and tone ring are simply cast on.
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12, December 1954, The American Cinematographer, Vol. 10891 Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation 1-512-463-2906. OK, it looks like a lower end model, maybe a 227. Iida 5 string Banjo with Hard Shell Case and New Levys banjo strap. Richelieu (1)
FREE USA SHIPPING. Price includes shipping and fees. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750, If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant 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.
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The bridge is set with correct intonation. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Beautiful Vintage Banjo that is looking for the perfect owners. 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. ARCHIVED TOPIC: IIDA EST.
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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! 1970's Iida Mahogany Plectrum Banjo, Serial Number #226P . This particular model is not for beginners but at the same time its not a high end instrument. CALL TODAY 404-372-5482. Hopkins (1)
Vintage Iida Five String Banjo. Model 229. Made in Japan. The case has some separation of cloth only on both sides as shown 1926 Gibson Ball Bearing TB3 5 string conversion Banjo, 1926 Gibson Ball Bearing TB3 5 string conversion Banjo. Frank Neat (1)
Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members' research needs. IIDA EST. 1958 - Discussion Forums - Banjo Hangout We put a new Huber head on it which has been set to 90 on a drum dial. DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. Looks and plays great with low action and it is in Excellent Condition. FB-440: IIDA: Banjo: 1979 - 1989: Description: 239 5-STRING TENOR or PLECTRUM: IIDA The tailpiece is Waverly-style (like Gibson used in the 50's and 60's) and nickel plated. $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. ***** ANY MERCHANDISE NOT TAKEN ON AUCTION NIGHT, MUST BE PICKED UP BY 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY AFTER THE SALE. As best I've been able to tell the Please call or send us a note using the form to the right to schedule an appointment. CLICK HERE to check out the best Online Banjo Lessons Available Today!!! They are very well built banjos . 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. 40, No. I can't seem to find a model or serial number for it though. Flinthill (2)
The 232 Iida Banjo features a book-matched maple resonator with dual concentric purfling rings, die-cast "flathead" tone ring mounted on hardwood rim, 24 brackets, three-piece adjustable mahogany neck, bound rosewood fingerboard w/ "Hearts of Flowers" inlaid in genuine pearl, patterned metal armrest, "clamshell"-style adjustable tailpiece, ebony
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