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USED OPEN BACK (OLD TIME) 5-STRING BANJOS FOR SALE

ODE Long Neck

1923 Vega Little Wonder - 5 String Conversion!

Hopkins - Becky Buller Signature Model

This early ODE Long Neck banjo, crafted by Chuck Ogsbury in the early 1960s, features a distinctive 32.25-inch scale length. A fascinating example of ODE’s early work, it boasts a cast aluminum pot with an integral arch-top tone ring—a design developed during the second or third batch of 100 instruments. With serial number 556, this banjo is a significant piece from ODE’s formative years.

In overall good condition, the banjo’s cast aluminum pot remains intact and undamaged. The neck is made from Maple with a Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard, which was a common material choice of the time. The stick itself is Mahogany and is stamped ‘ODE Boulder Colo. 556.’ The frets show light wear, though a few are somewhat flattened from use. Notably, a 5th string capo has been added, and while the 5th string peg and tailpiece may have been replaced, the headstock tuners are original.

The original hard shell case is included. Early on, ODE built their own cases in small batches (usually about 25 at a time), but by the time this banjo was made, the cases were sourced from established manufacturers, likely Lifton.


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Hopkins - Becky Buller Signature Model

1923 Vega Little Wonder - 5 String Conversion!

Hopkins - Becky Buller Signature Model

Hopkins certainly makes a wonderful banjo and this one is no exception. It is used (one owner, bought in 2024) and comes with a very nice hard case.  Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, Buller-Designed Dove Pattern, Custom Hopkins Tone Ring, Double Action Truss Rod, Nickel-Plated Metal Parts, Waverly Two-Band Tuners, Kerschner Tail Piece, Hardshell Case.


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1923 Vega Little Wonder - 5 String Conversion!

1923 Vega Little Wonder - 5 String Conversion!

1923 Vega Little Wonder - 5 String Conversion!

This 1923 Vega Little Wonder started its life as a mandolin banjo, and now it is ready to play 5 String banjo music! Comes with original neck.


This banjo features a brand new setup with a custom hide head, 26.25" scale length and a comfortable 5 String neck with a scoop AND amber buttons, Snuffy Smith Bridge.


Serial Number: 60606


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Custom Pisgah Appalachian

Custom Pisgah Appalachian

1923 Vega Little Wonder - 5 String Conversion!

The Pisgah Appalachian is all you need if you are looking for a quality, step-up banjo!  It is a simple, classic, no-frills banjo, similar in features to the Pisgah Possum, but with a rolled brass tone ring instead of persimmon to give a little more punch to the tone.  This banjo is perfect for anyone looking for a solid heirloom banjo that can be played for centuries and doesn't break the bank.


Maple, 11" pot size, 25.5" scale, rolled brass tone ring, custom armrest!


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1919 Vega Little Wonder

Custom Pisgah Appalachian

1919 Vega Little Wonder

The pot is 100% original except for the head and armrest. According to the previous owner, the 5-string neck was made by Gary Schatti in California. It is in like-new condition. This banjo has a lot of volume and good tone. 

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1921 Vega Style N

Custom Pisgah Appalachian

1919 Vega Little Wonder

We had Wyatt Fawley build a new mahogany neck with torch inlay. Other than some rusty brackets, two of which don't match the others, the pot is in decent condition. This is a really nice sounding banjo.  Click here for pictures

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