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. 1994 Gibson RB3 5 string Banjo with Original Case. Statements made the day of the sale supercede all printed material. The hard case is in excellent condition. FB-440: IIDA: Banjo: 1979 - 1989: Description: 239 5-STRING TENOR or PLECTRUM: IIDA Slingerland (1) 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. iida banjo for sale | eBay The bridge has been replaced with hand made barn wood three-foot option. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. 1970s Iida 5 String Banjo. The 229T in the catalog has a 30 bracket . Thanks for looking. 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. Flinthill (2) View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. This banjo is in excellent condition and has a great tone! One is between the 5th string nut and the body and there is a picture. If you aren't completely satisfied with you instrument, return it for a full refund. 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. Sealed. Greetings From The Land of The Alamo! ), Iida tenor banjo. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Aria (3) Still wearing the 1985 strings that came with it. 43, No. 10891. Up for sale is a nice, (circa 1970s? Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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.. PRICE REDUCED Vintage late 70's Iida Model 240 5 string banjo and original deluxe hard shell case. Iida 5 string banjo Est. Vintage Iida Model 227 5-string Archtop Resonator Banjo. Ad Status: Sold, #69110, viewed 5252 times. Second Life Banjo--Ca (3) Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Iida-06. Enjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and more. The original head is still in place and in great shape. Get the best price for instruments you no longer want or need. Kiwi Bird Paperweight 3 1/4" Tall, Vintage M Hohner Marine Band Harmonica (Key Of C) Made In Germany Model, Young & Constantin Signed & Numbered Controlled Bubble Handblown 14" Gla. 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. Kay (2) defimeshun is close, but it's actually a model 230. FREE USA SHIPPING. Peghead Nation Instructor Evie Ladin By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Yours is one of the better ones but not top-of-the-line. This is a good looking banjo and the case is also in good shape. Paramount (4) Includes Washburn Hardshell Case. This item is sold As-Described Prucha (4) There are a few light surface and button scratches on the resonator but nothing serious and its minor. EST. I purchased the Iida 5-String Banjo in 1974. 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. Rickard (1) Iida 5-String Banjo review - Review Stream But those are there and are the most serious issues. Vintage Iida Custom Made Model 231 5-String Closed Back Banjo - Reverb EST. Takana Zion - Banjo Kafaan (2023) Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. Really a great banjo for the price! 12, December 1954, The American Cinematographer, Vol. It has an arch top and is not the bottlecap style banjo. Learn More. Up to an additional 30% off shop-wideEnjoy weekend savings on Fender, Gretsch, and moreShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. Made in 1980s, Features Geared Planetary Tuners, Arch-top, MOP Headstock Fretboard Inlays, Mahogany neck and resonater. Iida 5 string Banjo with Hard Shell Case and New Levys banjo strap. Current Masterclone banjos are very similar to Epiphone or Samick, but cost 50% more. Yates (10) All Rights Reserved. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. IIDA EST. 1958 - Discussion Forums - Banjo Hangout 8, August 1949, The American Cinematographer, Vol. Thank you Rubia Cambone - Posted - 08/04/2009: 13:00:19 1970s Iida 5 String Bluegrass Banjo | eBay c.1975 Japanese-made Iida Model 233 5-String Banjo IIDA Banjo Est. ALL OF OUR SALES INCLUDE A 7 DAY FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Bacon & Day (8) Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequat. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisici elit, sed eiusmod tempor incidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Hatfield (2) 1958 with Case. The fretboard is definitely clean with overall clean frets. '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. Custom Made (1) ANYTHING HERE ON THURSDAY MORNING WILL BE CHARGED A $5.00 PER LOT/PER DAY STORAGE FEE. One minor scratch on the back which is shown in one of the photos. Shopping Advice 1958. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. I've used it for 35 years playing it for family, friends, and on stage professionally. Richelieu (1) Type: Articles, Best Supporting Object: Rare And Valuable Movie Props, Walt Disney Studios Celebrates 100 Years of Happy Cartoons. Harmony (2) Includes Hardshell Case. 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 . 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! All Forums Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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. Iida set the stage for the emergence of Japanese banjos in the 1970's. This banjo is in excellent condition and has a great tone! The only non original part is the 5th string tuner which we added. 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. Vintage Iida Model 227 5-string Archtop Resonator Banjo This is a 1972 resonator 5-string archtop banjo Made in Japan by Iida (sometimes incorrectly referred to as Jida or Lida). Zachary Hoyt (8). This is a solid $399 banjo that Im sure will find a good use in some musicians home. Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. I mentioned the neck has been repaired and there are two visible repairs. This has been inspected and set up at the Banjo Warehouse in Atlanta Georgia. Aria (3) in pictures. For example, some of the aluminum rim models described as having 24 brackets have 30 in the picture. Bacon & Day (8) This is a nice touch. Fairbanks-Vega (3) 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. from a posting saying that the letter immediately following the model A - V Beautiful vintage Iida 5 string banjo, Model 231-MO 4328. Valuation Reports for Used IIDA Banjo Products. Frank Neat (1) ODE (2) Weymann (2) Deering (20) Iida 5 string Banjo W/Case (Independence, KY) - Shoppok Bids are taken from this website and bid on during the live auction against people in attandance. Stelling (15) motorcycle wreck. 27, No. Vintage Iida Five String Banjo. Model 229. Made in Japan. Description. Iida Banjo $$$ ? - Discussion Forums - Banjo Hangout Click below to begin your paid subscription. Very well set up with nice smooth action making it very easy to fret all the way up the fretboard. I was unable to add your email address to the email list. IIDA Banjo Est. 1958 with Case. Excellent Con. | Moody/Wells It looks, sounds, and plays great. Other Banjo-Related Topics I dont have a digi. VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo MADE IN JAPAN - BanjoWarehouse.com Custom Made (1) Iida banjo and i want to know which model/year it is. 5, No. There is no checkered decoration on the front edge of the resonator.The tuning machines are the most massive "I" ever saw. This is not an internet only auction, but a place to leave absentee bids for our live auction. Looks and plays great with low action and it is in Excellent Condition. Used IIDA Banjo Product Values by UsedPrice.com Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Nechville (4) Please call or send us a note using the form to the right to schedule an appointment. 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! 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