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| I think I just got one...if it's possible
I haven't been able to find out much about this particular model, but found some other models by the manufacturer.. Iida.. and it looks like Kaman did some of the importing on some of these, but I think this one is a little earlier... this one looks to be 20 maybe 30 years old..
It's a Gold Tone clone with Vine of Life Abalone inlay on a bound ebony fretboard, abalone vine inlaid headstock, flamed maple neck, looks like a mahogany and maple resonator which is also bound and inlaid in 3 concentric circles, all of the hardware seems to be first rate, but what do I know about banjos?
the tone ring is cast and plated brass.. all of the chrome looks like decent nickel plating.
there are 2 adjusting rods inside the ring, and the neck is truss rod adjustable as well...
mechanical(not friction) tuners.. everything is there, but needs a head and probably a new bridge, and strings and setup...
but for $50 bucks with a case it sure is purdy..
pics as soon as I can find my daughter and the camera..
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Location: Tennessee | I thought people were supposed to pay you to take a banjo. :eek:
Sounds like a good deal to me. Leaves enough money left over to buy a kevlar vest. :) |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | The expensive part is having all but one tooth pulled. |
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| well it looks like this one..
with all chrome hardware... 
but it has this inlay... or really really close to it..
like I said it sure is purdy...
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Location: Midland, MI | Originally posted by fillhixx:
The expensive part is having all but one tooth pulled. Summer teeth.
Around here when you see a woman with messed up teeth it's pretty common to say to whomever you're with, "She's got summer teeth." They are then obligated to say, "Summer teeth?" And you close with, "Yeah, summer teeth are missin'."
Sometimes I miss civilization.
EDIT: Are tenor banjos more acceptable than those five string jobs? |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Only when played tenor twelve miles away. |
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| still have all my teeth... guess I'll have to fix it up and sell it... :p
Hey JiffyPop???? where you at man?? j/k
should go well with the swamp jam down here if we can get one organized.... maybe in the fall after it cools down a little...
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | OK Florida guys, let's get a little advanced planning on the Swamp Jam. DZ, ya out there? ;)
Glenn, I personnally love the new Banjo! But I went to college in the North Carolina mountains, what else would you expect?! A little Doc Watson goes a long way! |
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Location: Budd Lake, NJ | If it's like the pictures, why, we should pay you to see them. It's really beautiful; I wish mine was as fancy. (It's just as well it isn't; then it would deserve to be played up to its' level of beauty, and that will never happen here.)
Well, this is certainly a new experience for me--I've grown accustomed to experiencing all different levels of GAS due to the boards' new acquistions; first time it's ever happened with a twanger. I guess I should just enjoy this unique experience--this will probably be the last time, too. :D ;) :D
Most of you probably will probably read this and go, "Huh???," but, good grab, Glenn. ;)
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Location: NJ | are you kidding me?
that is the top of the line gibson banjo.
50 bucks? you stole it |
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Location: East Tennessee | 
Sorry I couldn't resist. :D :cool: :D |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Mike, I knew THAT was coming... :D |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | I've got one of those Iida units but I don't tell people about it. Once we move to North Carolina then I might admit it in a weak moment.
Of course, once we move there Debanjo can come over and I won't need to have one and he sure won't play that pos. |
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| AL the one I got is an Iida, but it has the inlay like the Gibson... I wish it was the Gibby... it would pay a LOT of bills.... still the 237-240 models that are shown which look just like this one without the custom inlay work etc.. have been selling used for 500 and up with regularity.
So I think it was a good deal... and thanks for the input... I'm gonna admit I like it... but that may change when it gets it's voice back :D
Thanks all..
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Location: Phoenix AZ | The best deal I ever saw on a banjo was when it only cost me $20. to get the guy to put it away and switch to guitar.
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| .........."he sure won't play that pos."
stunning review!! :D Thanks Dubya!
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Location: big island | Originally posted by cruster:
Originally posted by fillhixx:
The expensive part is having all but one tooth pulled. Summer teeth.
Around here when you see a woman with messed up teeth it's pretty common to say to whomever you're with, "She's got summer teeth." They are then obligated to say, "Summer teeth?" And you close with, "Yeah, summer teeth are missin'."
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
Mike, I knew THAT was coming... :D 
Jim,
My new wide neck. :D |
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Location: japan | well, looks like edited photo...
How can it be played... :eek: :D |
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| I like banjos. More than mandolins.... |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | You know there are many more Gibson banjos in existence than were ever built. |
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| Please roll me one. |
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by jazzjava:
well, looks like edited photo...
How can it be played... :eek: :D Photo was resized to fit on the web. Other than that it is real. The instrument is played be a really large guitar player. :D |
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Location: Yucaipa, California | Hey Glenn
Sorry to be so long in posting to this... but I work 4/10s with Mondays off and I don't have internet at home...
...as for the Iida, I think that it's more eye candy than high end banjo. That being said, I've played some inexpensive "offshore" instruments that blow away "big name" instruments. Even if you only hang it on the wall, for $50...it's a steal.
If you want some good information/advice about it, check out http://www.banjohangout.org they will have the information you are looking for.
The most important thing is: Do YOU like it? does it make YOU smile?...forget what Earl played. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Originally posted by Tim Chapman:
does it make YOU smile?... Now THERE'S an idea!
Learn " Make Me Smile " on banjo! |
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is there ever a good deal on a....Banjo?