The banjo features a heavy mahogany resonator, steel ring, and an adjustable tension neck. 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 Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: Custom Made (1)
Last Updated 4/16/2021. Let me know if you have any questions! Iida made guitars before they first made banjos. Includes Washburn Hardshell Case.
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Thank you Rubia Cambone - Posted - 08/04/2009: 13:00:19 I got this 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? 1926 Gibson Ball Bearing TB3 5 string conversion Banjo, 1926 Gibson Ball Bearing TB3 5 string conversion Banjo. Iida 5 string banjo Est. 1958 | #1995415360
This banjo is in excellent condition and has a great tone! Sullivan (7)
How we protect your privacy Beautiful vintage Iida 5 string banjo, Model 231-MO 4328. I need help identifying a banjo : r/banjo - Reddit Anyone know how much it is worth. ***** ANY MERCHANDISE NOT TAKEN ON AUCTION NIGHT, MUST BE PICKED UP BY 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY AFTER THE SALE. 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 Yates (10)
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You might have better results if you posted this on "Collector's Corner". there are no identifying marks i can see except the Iida name (even that took me a while to get because of the writing style) when googling things, prices, years, and reviews range wildly and if i plan on selling it i want to know what to expect/ ask for. Made in 1980s, Features Geared Planetary Tuners, Arch-top, MOP Headstock Fretboard Inlays, Mahogany neck and resonater. 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! 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.
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in the hard to reach areas. (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. VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo MADE IN JAPAN. 1, January 1946, The American Cinematographer, Vol. The rim is aluminum with an incorporated tone ring that provides an archtop for great volume without extreme weight. This features a fast mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and a lovely Fleur de Lis headstock inlay. 10 gauge strings and the action is set nicely. It has an arch top and is not the bottlecap style banjo. from a posting saying that the letter immediately following the model A - V We have added one. Slingerland (1)
10891. Excellent Con. 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.. how do i identify Iida model? (some photos) - Banjo Hangout Yates (10)
Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. itself is in very good shape if not mint. Posted By: starspace6
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Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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. Our experts are ready to take your call. Slingerland (1)
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They are very well built banjos . VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo. Excellent Con. 1970's Iida Mahogany Plectrum Banjo, Serial Number #226P . Dont really matter either.For me, it's a well made quality banjo.Seems to always be singing, pick me up and play me.Later, g, Edited by - Sine-Wave360 on 01/25/2010 04:40:30. It has some Gibson-type features including a two piece flange, dual coordinator rods, rosewood fingerboard, and bowtie inlays. All Rights Reserved. Vintage Iida Custom Made Model 231 5-String Closed Back Banjo - Reverb 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.
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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. It looks, sounds, and plays great.
30, No. This is a 1972 resonator 5-string archtop banjo Made in Japan by Iida (sometimes incorrectly referred to as Jida or Lida). I will get a good This is a Powerful Banjo with a lot of Bark that is a very attractive and well playing instrument. SOLD Iida Tenor Banjo, Price Reduced (Again) Price: $375.00 USD. Statements made the day of the sale supercede all printed material.
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Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. Iida Banjo $$$ ? - Discussion Forums - Banjo Hangout Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. 40, No. 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.
This is a vintage Iida 5 string archtop banjo which happens to be Made in Japan. 1970s Iida 5 String Bluegrass Banjo | eBay
You may, however, start a new topic and refer to this topic with a link: http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/168980, Sine-Wave360 - Posted-01/23/2010: 15:50:53, Hey Folk,I'm new to your list. The 229T in the catalog has a 30 bracket . Harmony (2)
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Iida Banjos from Jim Casey's Vermont Guitars 404-372-5482. Zachary Hoyt (8), Search Agent: Get notified when new ads meet your criteria! It is a great banjo for the price! Really a great banjo for the price! iida banjo for sale | eBay It's been setting in my closet ever since and time to admit It is an Iida banjo. 2006 Gibson JD Crowe Blackjack 5 string Banjo. We accept: Cash, Check (with valid ID), Visa, Mastercard & Discover. If you received a mailing from us, (a) your email address is either listed with us as someone who has expressly shared this address for the purpose of receiving information in the future ("opt-in"), or (b) you have registered or purchased or otherwise have an existing relationship with us. Email Privacy Policy Excellent Con. In the case of a tie bid, precedence is given to the earliest bid. Orpheum (2)
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