4-STRING BANJOS FOR SALE (TENOR UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)

This was sent to me on consignment from the estate of the original owner, who paid $15,000 for it. It is in absolutely like new condition, with just a tiny hint of fret wear. The metal parts are heavily engraved. The resonator and neck heel are carved, as are the sides of the rim. There is abalone trim around the resonator and sides of the neck, and even two bands of it on the outside of the rim. The family will consider a realistic offer. Contact me if you have any questions. Click here for pictures

This early Tubaphone has the 10 3/4" pot, which many players prefer to the later 10 15/16" pot. It has a 17-fret neck. The banjo is in nice condition, and still has the original skin head. There is a little rust/darkening on some of the brackets, as usual. Click here for pictures

with Tubaphone tone ring; serial number 89120. This Tubaphone has the 10 15/16" pot and a 19-fret neck. The brackets have been replaced with later ones. Original (and rare) Grover tuners and engraved Presto tailpiece. Click here for pictures

Circa 1934. This is undoubtedly the rarest prewar Gibson archtop banjo in existence! From the front it looks like a regular Florentine, with the ice cream cone peghead and scenes of Italy on the fingerboard, but the resonator and neck carvings are completely different than on any other banjo. It also has one piece flange construction, which is found on only a few Florentines. Click here for pictures