Michigan residents pay 6% sales tax. Brown or black finish, some binding only on the top and in the soundhole with one ring around the soundhole. Based on the serial number, this mandolin-banjo was made in 1924-25. Or a players instrument. Vintage 4 string banjo mandolin. Pick up is welcome from Botany. The top and back bindings were black plastic with red line highlights. The only damage that I can see is a chip out of the tuning head that appears to have happened a long time ago(see photo) All hardware appears to be present and fully intact. Lighting and fabric textures. In general, higher model numbers meant more binding and ornament. But the head is otherwise tight and intact. The following site helps identify the labels with the date and location of production: About Larrivée Guitar Labels Fret-board is in magnificent condition. Small variances and/or discrepancies may exist. It was intended to be more affordable and more readily available than it’s main competition: the Martin D-18. USA SHIPPING is $4.00 and $15.50 to International locations. But very worn as you can see from photo. This is the smallest model, chrome tuners. Script Gibson logo, Fretboard: Twin parallelograms inlays – unbound – 19 fret. just needs to be gone over and set up by a good luthier/instrument repair man. $799.99. All California sales will incur 7.75% sales tax. American Express, Master Card, Discover& Visa. I S L A N D F U N H O U S E vintage guitars + parts"Jazz and Archtop Specialist" Click on"ME" for some good jazz guitar articles on collecting. It has damage and is in need of restoration but would also be great to display as a piece of folk art. Original tuners, and includes 1 extra bridge. Free shipping. When it came out in 1942 it was the most expensive Gibson flat-top in the line. Shipping by Priority Mail to any of the 50 US states is $10.00. Good luck and happy bidding! See original listing. Rates etc, we are able to bring you prices much less than you would expect to pay in. Postage includes parcel select. This is a headstock that tapers from narrow at the top to slightly wider at the base (the reverse of the traditional Gibson headstock shape). Includes: C.BRUNO& SON BANJO MANDOLIN 8 STRING 1920'S VINTAGE MUSIC INSTRUMENT W/HARD CASE C.BRUNO& SON INC BANJO MANDOLIN LOCKING HARD CASE WITH TWO KEYS RIGHT HANDED- 8 STRING- 16 FRET SOUNDS GREAT- FUN TO PLAY VINTAGE- ORIGINAL TAG HAS THE COMPANY LOCATED IN NEW YORK SOME WEAR- SEE PHOTOS- GREAT SHAPE FOR THE AGE CASE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION- NOT ORIGINAL BUT IT KEEPS IT SAFE AS FOUND- WE HAVE NOT CHANGED ANYTHING OR ATTEMPTED ANY ALTERATIONS If you have any questions about the item please feel free to e-mail us prior to bidding. needs restoration. A-3’s had refrigerator white tops with a black perfling line, adjustable truss rods and adjustable bridges. MD and have been in business for over 46 years! see the many detailed pictures of the neck heel/ shims. Folded over. Payment must be received within 3 days of the auction's end. FRETLESS MINSTREL BANJO REPRODUCTION. PayPal is the only form of payment accepted. The key is missing. Neat old GRETSCH Banjolin- a cross between and Banjo and a Mandolin! Please buy at your own risk. Great opportunity to add this hard to find vintage. Internally, changes from the J-35 included strengthening the top bracing by moving the “X” brace 1 additional inch behind the soundhole. During the war years women played a greater role in manufacturing while young men were fighting overseas. We use priority shipping and handling and offer other shipping options Local pick up is encouraged and no handling or shipping fees would be applied. Non original parts - Shoes, Hooks, Tuners, Bridge plus an old repair to the headstock To make this instrument playable it would need a setup plus a new extra high bridge. I guarantee most of my items, but you will have to pay the return shipping if the item is returned. After winning the auction on ebay you have the option to call in any major credit card directly to michaels music 516-379-4111. this is a family treasure for maybe 100 years.not mine,but a lady in my senior choir.it belonged to her father in wales dating back for sure to 1920 there doesn't appear to be any defects or cracks the case looks original.One side is torn i have not been able to find out much information so if anyone has any idea about maker or origin please email be.the only instrument that i could find appear to be in the price range i'm starting this.it may be a bargain. The exceptions were in 1979/1980 when the very fine Flying VII and active Les Paul Artist models were available; both were between $50 and $100 more, and were deleted almost as quickly as they débuted. points against the seller) In a rare occurrence any issues at all.Please contact me before opening ANY case. It was a refinement of the slope-shoulder design of the original Jumbo but slightly deeper: 4 13/16″. These particular brochures are typically listed individually on the Bay(sometimes in small sets of 3 or more) and generally sell for $10-$20 each. 100% Satisfaction! The instrument weighs a hefty 9 pounds. Made in the USA at the Deering Banjo factory in California, the Goodtime openback banjo weights about 4 pounds so it is ideal for traveling, camping, hiking, taking to the beach and provides a vibrant singing banjo tone ina nay situation. I believe this banjo was made in the early 1900's(maybe 1920's) and has the serial# 11684-7. Terms Below) Paypal payment required upon receipt item(s) will Ship within 24 hours. As a charity we rely on feedback and we always give feedback once it has been received. Features E bony fretboard with dot inlays. Considering that Gibson was using a double X bracing for most of its other flat top guitars during that period, these instruments, with their modified fan bracing, stand out as some of the better sounding Gibsons of the time. There is no tailpiece. All tracking numbers will be uploaded once the item has been packaged and shipped. 1-800-315-9982 If you are not satisfied with your purchase. AU $92.02 postage. Gretsch was contracted to make banjos for them. At the time, the Nick Lucas model was the largest flat-top Gibson offered. Payment: Paypal accepted- shipment must be fully insured and sent to Paypal address. The last of the Mark Series was built in 1979. Very nice. Find out more about this archive on our about page and you can read about our latest additions and interesting facts right here on the blog. Use PayPal for, fast. vintage banjo from 1920s to 1970s. TAXES AND EXTRA FEES YOUR COUNTRY MAY CHARGE. The item you see pictured is the one you will receive or a stock picture of the Cd cover. It also has an original looking head from Jos Rogers Jr. 1.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28b0g%60%60%3E1-149f64dd628-0x10d-, ANTIQUE Vintage BIRDSEYE MAPLE 8 STRING BANJO BANJOLIN MANDOLIN. I am not an expert but I would be happy to answer any questions Before bidding thank you for asking me the shipping cost to your country if you do not live in Europe. The Southerner Jumbo (later shortened to: “Southern Jumbo” and then “SJ”) was a fancier J-45. It was the heart of the depression and the instruments cost $60 without a case. Please be prepared to pay for items within 4 days. There are metal machine heads with ivory buttons. Big outside zippered. Everything is original on it apart from the new strings. All hardware looks original. I have not cleaned it up at all or cleaned case out. Missouri, Utah, and California. CLM, Classical guitar with mahogany back and sides. Worthy of mention is the Jumbo Deluxe, though it is believed that only 3 were ever made in 1938. Neat stuff. Distance across the pot is 10 1/4", and the head is 10" in diameter. Payments accepted: PayPal. MK-72 models were rosewood back & sides, 3 piece ebony/rosewood fingerboards with dot inlays & nickel hardware. 7.5LBS ON DIGITAL SCALE APPEARS ALL ORIGINAL WITH ORIGINAL CASE. Over the next few years I started playing a banjo-mandolin to accompany the other guys singing and not a few people were sucked in by the F-holes I had drawn on the skin! Banjo will ship out SECURELY PACKAGED, 1ST CLASS MAIL within the U.S. ONLY. See LG-0 for materials and dimensions. Patent# 1550826 printed on tone ring. 1890’s into 1907: Inlaid into the top of the instrument. It sounds like a mandolin-banjo should sound. We handle, ebay page x`x` Vintage 20s Dallas Banjo Mandolin Made in England Up for sale is a Dallas Banjo Mandoin. So PLEASE before you bid please make sure you can afford/ want the item as for us every sale count. We expect payment within 3 days of auction end. The tuners were individual Kluson with amber buttons. Western movies were tremendously popular and the singing cowboy heroes needed instruments as big and bold as untamed West. Early 1900s style tuners work fine and show a lot of brass detail work. It became the working man’s choice and one of the most enduring instrument designs in history. Due to our schedule, we reserve the right to ship as late as 5 business days after cleared payment is received. We look forward to doing business with you on eBay. I will provide any additional details and photo's you may need. There is a crack started on the backside of the top of the neck where you tighten the strings as shown in picture number 9 but does not go all of the way through as you can not see this on the front side as shown in picture number 2. The financial strain became too much and the company sold in 1940 to Gretsch. Giving a $1 shipping discount for each item in the shipment. The frets show some wear. there may be some differences in the actual appearance of the item you receive and what you see in our pictures. antique… complete… hard to find ZITHER GUITAR- MANDOLIN- BANJO Made in USA– The Dominican Academy of Music Ltd Complete with original box Measures: 36cm(w) x 50cm(l) x 5.5cm(d) The Zither looks great and in very good condition with only minor wear to the decals but they still present beautifully The box is a little tatty from age and storage The wooden casing of the zither shows it has been well looked after; just a little dusty All strings are present Very nice instrument Pick up: available from Parafield Gardens(SA 5107) Postage: worldwide via Australia Post Postage costs: automatically calculated for your area. Items that are damaged during return will not be accepted for refund or exchange. Find the worth of your vintage mandolin guitar-mandolin or banjo-mandolin. PLEASE READ MY DISCLAIMERS AND SHIPPING POLICY AS IT APPLIES WHETHER YOU HAVE READ IT OR NOT. Feel free to ask questions. Stockport . This is pre-owned, and I obtained this in its current condition- everything I know about this item is listed, anything not included in the listing is information on the item that I am unaware of ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS If you are an international customer. There is a flowery engraved silver plate on the back of the head. T he banjo is in good condition for its age! One neck appears to have the original finish and the other has had the finish removed and has had a heel crack repair. Ebony Fretboards were generally thicker than other builders. Hugely popular during the heyday (1920-1930) of mandolin and banjo orchestras and clubs, the … Game or DVD. This should be considered a guide to get you within a year of the correct date. Domestic: We generally ship using UPS ground service lower 48 states for larger packages. Larrivee Serial Numbers (approximate). Please contact me within 5 days of receiving your purchase if there is a problem. The mahogany neck has a rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl inlay. Also. But is mentioned for the sake of absolute accuracy. International: We ship internationally using USPS 1st Class International or Priority International airmail. I find them mostly at Swap Meets, Estate Sales and second Hand stores. Customers outside the United States please email for shipping rates prior to purchase as shipping rates will vary depending upon region. 7. Call us at 516/379-4111, Monday thru Friday 11am-7pm EST or Saturday 10:30am-5:30pm EST. SOLD AS IS. Buyer to pay applicable import duties/taxes- We CANNOT reduce the shipping value to your country- please don't ask* We have been in the instrument retail business for over 25 years! 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The headstock face was veneered in black. It was built for Hollywood singing star Ray Whitley as the world’s biggest and fanciest acoustic guitar. ACT NOW AND YOU'LL BE ENJOYING YOUR INSTRUMENT IN NO TIME! Please bid responsibly and enjoy your buying experience. Payment is by Paypal only, please. Bridges: Ebony – Sometimes with a flattened pyramid rectangular bridge shape. These appear to have a unique serial number scheme. They did provide paper labels for the instrument that they represented but did not provide labels for custom instruments or other shops or manufacturers. sold AS-IS. Due to age this fine instrument is being sold as seen. For example: In general: Bacon serial numbers begin in 1906 (1 and 2 digit) and run consecutively until the sale of the company to Gretsch in 1940 (5 digit). The choice to discontinue the Mark Series had to do with the general turmoil of the Gibson company in the last years of ownership by Norlin. It is in decent condition for its age, however it does show some use. Very inlaid on the wings, with a maple neck particularly worked. It is the nature of used and vintage gear. We will also pay well for musical antiquities and oddities of decent quality. United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. MD and have been in business for over 49 years! Thanks in Advance AL, Good old mystery pickguard. Which of course increases as the value goes up. It was Gibson’s most prestigious solid body (and therefore expensive, with a couple of exceptions). Tuning gears-Page"Geared" Peg. Gretsch used a new serial format showing: Month/Year/Production Number (3-4 digits), stamped as follows: It’s not clear whether the 3-4 digit production number is the total production for the month or for the year. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Beautiful wood. Since the Larson brothers built guitars for many brand names, identification can be difficult, but there are a number of stylistic and structural building techniques that help narrow the exercise. Beautiful designe really nice! a shop( but still have taxes and fees to pay) We only making small margains so please be fair. They were too late – Gibson owned the market and the Martins were dropped 6 years later having only sold about 540 combined. The L-series is very difficult to properly identify and date as they were inconsistent in their appointments and the catalog descriptions do not always agree with the actual instruments produced. THANKS KINDLY* Be sure to add me to your!Check, Up for bid is a Mandoling banjo neck and tuners as shown no cracks the dowel stick is 10 1/4 inchs long tuners look very nice. CHEQUES and CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS. It shared many features with the L-5 archtop electric acoustic: The neck was basically an L-5 neck in scale, section and detail. Augustino LoPrinzi Guitar Maker – Clearwater Florida (LoPrinzi name bought back from AMF) – Instruments designed and built by Augustino and Donna LoPrinzi (daughter). The necks and heels were rounder. txzj pxzj21865 txzj19, Estate find- No reserve. The Kalamazoo plant kept going for a few years as a custom-instrument shop, including the Mark Series instruments, and was ultimately closed in 1984. If you have any questions please do ask. LoPrinzi – Rosemont, New Jersey’ – built by Augustino LoPrinzi (and apprentices) with “Augustino” on the headstocks. head broken. If you are interested in purchasing a used mandolin or vintage mandolin, our hand-picked selection will satisfy you. Please shop safe and insure your merchandise. Ancien banjo mandoline 8 cordes type Vincent Jacobacci et housse de 64 cm If your payment is made after 2pm EST we'll ship the following business day! Vintage 8 String Banjo Banjolin Mandolin L=21" 17 Frets Skin Head=5.5" Repair S3R, Size 3 guitar with East Indian rosewood back & sides, chrome tuners. Gibson hoped to score the same type of success that had occurred with Lloyd Loar in the 1920s: redefining the acoustic guitar for generations to come. Thanks! There is wear throughout the instrument including some light marks on the pot and neck, a little rust on the hardware and rim and some discoloration on the head. I am sorry but i cannot ship this product to germany because of their postal regulations easy free borders from tagbot borders Details: vintage, string, banjo, mandolin. Or you could take apart and do a top down restoration if desired. We try to describe these items to the best of our ability and would not misrepresent anything intentionally. It is 100% original. The hurricane of September 1938 destroyed the company’s ability to manufacture anything. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Please message me with all questions as there will only be a 14 day window for refunds once the item has been delivered. The shipping cost will be deducted from the final refunded amount once an item has been returned. Paypal, and other methods of payment. The fretboard was bound but without extension and “The Gibson” was stamped into the tailpiece cover. Thank you for looking. actual items look more vibrant& colorful than the attached flat scan photo that may leave a glare or resolution lines that are from our scanner& not on the item that you will receive. Call Jim if you need assistance 401.419.0621 We now carry all three volumes of the new Wes Montgomery Chord Method books. Variance of color of the photo dislayed in the listing, or if an item doesn't fit, are not legitimate reasons for a return. Note: We do all of our own photography. Any item returned without our express permission or due to non-delivery to a correct address will not be accepted and/or is subject to a 20% restocking charge. Ouvert (jamais utilisé) 5,90 EUR. And a tracking number is provided for all shipments. Martin Guitars seemed to take note of the successful sales of the Gibson acoustic-electrics J-160E and CF-100E’s. Other similar details include: single-cutaway body, ebony fingerboard with block inlays, flowerpot headstock inlay, L-5 tailpiece with contrasting silver on gold with “L-5″ engraving (changed to TP-6 in 1978) and multilayer body binding throughout. If a precise color is a"must" for you, please ask questions prior to bidding as my pictures may not reflect 100% true color. I offer professional and courteous customer service to all bidders. Vintage/New-Banjo/Mandolin/Uke Geared Tuning Pegs Parts/Pieces Project Lot, GOLD TONE 5-STRING BANJOLA MANDOLIN BANJO w/ GIG BAG, Strings GHS Mandolin Strings Lignt Phosphor Bronze American Loopend Closeout, Vintage Mandolin Body Venetian AS IS Parts Project. C’est une belle broche vintage made in Spain Il s’agit d’un métal d’or pour former la guitare et un centre assez rosé Il a même 4 cordes À peu près 21/2 de long Semble être en grande forme Remarque : Tous les articles sont vintage et j’essaie d’être précis dans mes descriptions et photos. Since this is a final sale, we'd appreciate it if you'd ask questions before you bid. WEYMANN VINTAGE 1940S BANJO MANDOLIN WITH FANCY INLAY. Between 1975 and 1979, Gibson worked with Dr. Michael Kasha’s acoustic theories for guitar and Luthier Richard Schneider’s design applications to create a unique instrument for the Gibson acoustic lineup.