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

1923 Vega Whyte Laydie No. 7

Hopkins - Becky Buller Signature Model

1923 Vega Whyte Laydie No. 7

Stunning Custom Banjo Featuring Original Whyte Laydie Pot & Wyatt Fawley Carved Neck – Serial #57393

This exquisite banjo blends historic craftsmanship with exceptional artistry, making it a standout collector’s piece and a joy to play. Featuring an original pot assembly with a classic Whyte Laydie tone ring, this instrument captures the brilliance and tonal clarity that has made the Whyte Laydie a favorite among old-time and clawhammer players for over a century.

Tis banjo features a hand-carved maple neck by Wyatt Fawley, one of the most respected banjo neck builders in the modern era. This neck is a work of art, with elaborate foliate carving at the heel and a beautifully shaped headstock layered in ebonized wood. The craftsmanship is nothing short of masterful.


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ODE Long Neck

Hopkins - Becky Buller Signature Model

1923 Vega Whyte Laydie No. 7

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

Hopkins - Becky Buller Signature Model

1923 Vega Little Wonder - 5 String Conversion!

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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1919 Vega Little Wonder

1923 Vega Little Wonder - 5 String Conversion!

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

1923 Vega Little Wonder - 5 String Conversion!

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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