Sullivan (6) I haven't seen enough of them or know for sure the dating of them is correct to say for sure. Condition of Banjo: Used - Very Good Condition If you aren't completely satisfied with you instrument, return it for a full refund. We put a new Huber head on it which has been set to 90 on a drum dial. No questions have been asked about this experience. Late 1970s Iida Model 229 5 string resonator banjo with gig bag. They made a 5-string version as well as 4-string. Buyer pays calculated shipping elsewhere. Year Purchased: 2004 As for tailpieces they all seem to have the clamshell. Orpheum (1) Condition of Banjo: Oops, looks like you forgot something. Wildwood (2) The hotel provides contemporary designed rooms, UpTown Sky Lounge and Restaurant with summer terrace with breathtaking views over the city, 2 meeting rooms for up to 80 people and a fitness area with sauna. ODE (3) Alvarez (1) What hotels are near Citykirche St. Nikolaus? This is a nice touch. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. It has a raised head (archtop) bell-brass tone ring, 14-ply maple rim that is bound on the inside, and tube and plate flange. Fairbanks (4) As best I've been able to tell the instrument was made in 1970. Ad Status: Sold, #86492 Banjos For Sale on Reverb. ALL OF OUR SALES INCLUDE A 7 DAY FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Generally good components. It looked pretty good for an 1980s archtop. Prucha (3) My dad played this instrument during his high school and college years. Yates (6). It was setup pretty good when I first got it but my dad had to make a few adjustments. Gibson Copy (1) Carver (1) Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright 2023 Banjo Hangout. The design borrowed heavily from the RB-800 of the day, but with a Cremona finish that avoided the cherry red of the RB-800. it includes a gold plated sliding 5th string capo, gold plated Scruggs tuners as well as the original gold plated tuners in the original Scruggs tuners box. Gibson Copy (1) About This Listing. Customer Service. Serial number 240T-M04786. SOLD IIDA 240 GOLD ARCHTOP 5 STRING Price: $900.00 USD. I have an Iida as well and agree for what is suppost to be a cheap aisin banjo it sounds wonderful. Cedar Mountain (1) Ramsey (3) Brand: Iida Entry Level. This is a solid $399 banjo that Im sure will find a good use in some musicians home. The original case is also in excellent condition. Collector's Corner Submitted by Unknown on 7/28/2004. Ecumenical space in the city which has kept the structure of the old church but has adapted it to modern needs - many great artefacts to see. Weymann (2) Mahogany neck with bound rosewood fretboard and 'RB-250 style' MOP inlay, bound mahogany resonator with dual concentric rings, full thickness maple wood rim, tube and plate flange, 20-hole flathead tone ring, clamshell tailpiece, fiddle-cut peghead, geared . Let me know if you have any questions! The serial number is 240-L05574 which according to what I have read (A = 1958 first year of production) makes it a 1969 model. It looked pretty good for an 1980s archtop. 2023 BanjoBarn.com. Prucha (3) Explore different ways to experience this place. EUR Price Paid: (bought USED) Rickard (1) Deering (7) This banjo is really good for $100 dollars and I think it will last me forever until I get a Gibson Mastertone. Gold Star (4) Fender (8) 2023 BanjoBarn.com. This is all original except a new neck. 1970's IIDA 5 String Model 240 Arch Top Banjo w/ Gold Hardware and Hard Shell Case Weighs in at 11.4 pounds. About This Listing. Pisgah (2) Free Shipping. Deering (25) that archtop tone ring is cast as one piece with the rim. Paramount (3) Enoch (1) Chances are that if you visit Aachen for the history that you will find this church interesting. For sale: my late 1970s/early 1980s, maple, Japanese-made Iida Model 240 archtop banjo. Length: 8.7 mi Est. 6 hrs, 'For Sale: 1927 Gibson Style 2 "Pyramid" Conv.' Competitive shipping rates worldwide. Every instrument is carefully set up and inspected prior to being shipped. Our experts are ready to take your call. This is a 1972 resonator 5-string archtop banjo Made in Japan by Iida (sometimes incorrectly referred to as Jida or Lida). Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. A-F. Gold Star. 7 hrs, We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. This has nickel hardware otherwise which is all original. I want to thank everyone who expressed an interest and congratulations Mark. Beautiful Church interestingly restored after a devastating fire. Bacon & Day (8) Heartland (Robin Smit (1) If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Alvarez (1) This was Iidas top of the line during a time when Japanese banjos were in their heyday.This banjo is in excellent, near mint condition, with gold-plated metal that is in excellent condition with a small amount of aging on the armrest. Yates (6) The original church dates back to the 13th century as a chapel but has under gone numerous additions and renovations. Huber (9) He and his wife had just returned from a show in Seattle, where he had picked up this banjo. Yates (6) This banjo has a pretty serious neck repair but this is a Vintage Japanese Banjo. Every instrument comes with a 7-day money back guarantee. Check out Banjo Warehouse for all sorts of interesting New, Used and Vintage Banjos for Sale! For a cheap banjo the sound is very good. I purchased this Iida 240 archtop a few years ago & was just doing some research into the history etc & have noticed that my banjo seems to be a one off! We recommend booking Citykirche St. Nikolaus tours ahead of time to secure your spot. . Dr Ralph - Posted-12/02/2011: 16:24:33. Vintage Iida Model 235 'Masterclone' 5-string Banjo - Made in Japan. Includes Washburn Hardshell Case. This was Iida's top of the line during a time when Japanese banjos were in their heyday. . VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo This is a vintage Iida 5 string archtop banjo which happens to be Made in Japan. Geared tuners, 5th string tuner upgraded to geared tuner, adjustable tension tailpiece. Model 240 - From the 1978 catalog, the model 240 (archtop) was their top-of-the line archtop. My dream banjo would be an earlyStanleytone or a style 5 raised head like the one Dr Ralph played on some of his early recordings but, like I said unless I win the lottery it will have to remain a dream & to be honest I still wouldnt part with the Iida. Hatfield (2) We welcome visitors! It was setup pretty good when I first got it but my dad had to make a few adjustments. But those are there and are the most serious issues. historic exchange rates / currency converter. Cedar Mountain (1) Lida (Iida) Vintage Custom Made 4 String Plectrum Banjo Gibson Style Resonator ($499.00. CLICK HERE to check out the best Online Banjo Lessons Available Today!!! Sullivan (6) United States, Prineville, OR, 97754 Your instrument is ready to play as soon as it arrives. My Iida tenor labeled as a 229 T is an archtop aluminum rim with the arch top tone ring cast in, 24 brackets, not a bottlecap type. Gibson Kalamazoo (1) Frank Neat (2) Helix (3) Oops, looks like you forgot something. Second Life Banjo--Ca (7) Tenor . Washburn (2) 2023 BanjoBuyer.com. Gold Star (4) Fairbanks-Vega (1) This banjo came with a new clamshell tailpiece and the original armrest which will be included. Frank Neat (2) From my research I found that Iida's 240 model was their top of the line banjo. LANGE Challenger 4-string Resonator BANJO with CASE - Used . I also have several vintage banjo books that I will include along with a new set of strings and a new Weatherking head.There's been several folks asking about the D tuners. Ramsey (3) Deering (25) Gibson TB-3 Tenor Banjo (Pre-Owned) $200.00 shipping. I also have a picture that shows the neck heel got some sort of repair. I loved it so much that I eventually sold my Gibson Mastertone and never looked back. Where Purchased: Ebay. Bacon (6) Paramount (3) CALL TODAY 404-372-5482. Jeff Menzies (1) This banjo sold folks. Bacon (6) On the appearance I have no problem with it.Being made in Korea I am surprised with the inlay,it looks great. Helix (3) This is surely worth the few minutes it takes to visit. Beautiful solid curly maple resonator and gold-plating. Sullivan (6) (this thing is a tank!) I was fortunate a few years ago to have a set of Steve Sparkmans picks given to me but try as I might I will never have the talent he has in his little fingerstillno harm in dreaming eh! Vega (19) At first I thought all Iida's were mastertone clones, but did discover by looking through old catalogs I found on line that they had a model that was called a masterclone. Iida - Full line of banjos from Al pot entry level to masterclones, including Korean in the 1990's. Current models include the 230 . While walking around old town, The church devoted to St.Nicholaus can catch suddenly your eyes. Price Paid: 225 ($US) (bought USED). If it's free, go for it. Ome (11) Fairbanks and Cole (1) This is a guess as to model number. Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. Fender (8) Hopkins (1) Iida set the stage for the emergence of Japanese banjos in the 1970's. Fairbanks (4) $10.95 shipping. Second Life Banjo--Ca (7) The Baroque high altar and painting of the Adoration of the Shepherds are also interesting to see. I mainly play stanley style and it sounds pretty good for an archtop. It is impressive and forms one of the sights that are well worth visiting and should be on your list of sites walking the city. 4-String $15.00. The bridge has been replaced with hand made barn wood three-foot option. Ad Status: Sold, #84854, viewed 1300 times. The neck and resonator are made out of mahogany and the fretboard is rosewood. The original head is still in place and in great shape. Get the best price for instruments you no longer want or need. We are only 5 minutes from the Atlanta airport. 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