1920 Vega Tubaphone No. 9! Serial Number 45097.
Made in Boston, MA • Original hard shell case
A superb original example of the legendary Fairbanks/Vega Tu-Ba-Phone #9, widely regarded as the benchmark open-back 5-string banjo for over a century. Built on an 11" rim with a 27" scale, it delivers the classic, powerful Tu-Ba-Phone tone that few vintage or modern banjos can match.
This high-grade model features elaborate engraved pearl inlay, carved heel, ebony fingerboard, bracket-band rim, and the iconic Tu-Ba-Phone tone ring. The shaded maple finish appears original, with only light, honest wear consistent with age. Matching serial numbers confirm this is an original 5-string, not a conversion.
Excellent playability and exceptional sound. Includes the original hard shell case.
A rare, beautiful, and world-class vintage banjo!
1923 Vega Whyte Layde No.7
Custom Neck by JR McCumbers (Ohio)
Plays and sounds like a dream!
Serial Number: 56826
Here's your chance at a popular open-back banjo made by Kasey Webb. Features on this are beautiful grain ebony fretboard, S Scooped fingerboard, rolled brass tone ring, 12" pot, and half moon bridge. Made in USA. Serial Number 2138. Fresh setup, plays and sounds exactly as it should!
Saga Short Scale Banjo. Model SS-10. Perfect travel banjo or A-scale banjo to add to your banjo collection. Plays and sounds great!
Serial Number 82129. This banjo features what appears to be a NICE replacement neck, and TUBAPHONE tone ring! Modern replacement tuners; Plays and sounds like a dream! Grab this cool banjo while you can!
Serial Number 63745. This banjo would make a great conversion banjo! Whyte Laydie Style L Mandolin Banjo!
Late 1800s George Dobson Victor Specialty Banjo in good condition. Fresh setup with Nylon Strings. Here's your chance to own a cool sounding/playing banjo and a piece of history!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Really nice 1923 Vega WL Style R Five String banjo. Serial Number 59789. Other than missing one hook, this banjo remains in excellent condition and features all of its original components including the friction tuners.
Fresh setup, plays and sounds exactly as it should.
Ray Haynes, of Mt. Airy North Carolina was a great banjo builder and this is a great piece of his work! This banjo features a comfortable thumb scoop, shoe bracket construction, maple neck, and fiberskyn head. Fresh setup, this banjo sounds and plays exactly as it should!
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