Fairbanks (4) Weymann (2) . The two-tab sealed planetary tuners are in excellent shape. Aria (4) The rest look untouched. Romero (1) United States, AL, Huber (12) All rights reserved. Bacon (6) Bacon (6) Please call or send us a note using the form to the right to schedule an appointment. Supercharge your practice! Shipping: $75 shipping to lower 48. Practice Tracks for Banjo Pickers VINTAGE Iida Model 227 5-string Archtop Resonator Banjo!This is a 1972 resonator 5-string archtop banjo Made in Japan by Iida (sometimes incorrectly referred to as Jida or Lida). Collector's Corner Read more. Kay (1) Every detail speaks of meticulous workmanship and superior materials. Price Paid: (bought USED) Supercharge your practice! Weymann (2) North Eifel Nature Park. Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. My Iida tenor labeled as a 229 T is an archtop aluminum rim with the arch top tone ring cast in, 24 brackets, not a bottlecap type. Ramsey (3) The original case is also in excellent condition. It has a good tone. Vintage Iida Model 235 'Masterclone' 5-string Banjo - Made in Japan. This features a fast mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and a lovely Fleur de Lis headstock inlay. Helix (3) In the 13th century, a monastery complex was built near this chapel and not long afterwards, the chapel was replaced by a church in early . If you aren't completely satisfied with you instrument, return it for a full refund. The 5th string tuner has been upgraded to a sealed geared tuner for ease of use and consistent string tension. The only non original part is the 5th string tuner which we added. Epiphone (4) Jeff Menzies (1) Morgan Monroe (2) Spain, The history of the church dates back to 1005, when a chapel was founded on the edge of the Market Square along the trade route to Cologne. There is some oxidation on the tailpiece but the hardware looks really good. For a cheap banjo the sound is very good. Your's is in fact fancier than mine but an archtop where mine is a flattop. As best I've been able to tell the instrument was made in 1970. The strings are new Huber Truetone. Length: 8.7 mi Est. Romero (1) Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. As with any church it appeals to the architectural, historical and spiritual side of the visitors. SOLD Vintage Iida Model 240 Archtop Banjo Price: $700.00 USD. SOLD IIDA 240 GOLD ARCHTOP 5 STRING Price: $900.00 USD. Hey! The early Japanese Iida was a very solid banjo made by a fine guitar maker who was a little lost in the art of banjo making. Our experts are ready to take your call. I also have a picture that shows the neck heel got some sort of repair. Iida Archtop 229 Review View all reviews for Iida. Serial number 240T-M04786. This has been professionally set up. Gold Tone (30) White Mountain (1) Wildwood (2) My dad played this instrument during his high school and college years. Wayne Norman and I corresponded about this banjo a while back, and he sent an email to the sellers asking specific and informed questions about the details. Aria (4) Huber (12) You may, however, start a new topic and refer to this topic with a link: http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/222001, Dr Ralph - Posted-12/02/2011: 14:15:53. If you continue, we will assume that you agree to, 'Dominant Seventh Chord D position - Help! Iida set-up - Discussion Forums - Banjo Hangout Asian Banjos - Overview - Fastie 5-String Resonator, Yates (6). 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ARCHIVED TOPIC: Iida 240 Archtop-can you guys help, Please note this is an archived topic, so it is locked and unable to be replied to. Thanks Gansenbelieve it or not I have looked at the inlays on every 5 string banjo currently for sale on BHO but as yet found nothing even close to itI thought that if I Googled Versatone it would come up with something but theres nothing!! 4318 S. Chestatee St. Epiphone (1) IIDA 240 Versa-Tone 5- String Banjo 1970s Burst (aka AIDA, - Reverb.com Restaurants near Citykirche St. Nikolaus: $$ - $$$ Italian Mediterranean European, $$ - $$$ German European Central European, Points of Interest & Landmarks Monuments & Statues. 6 hrs, '1927 Gibson Style 2 "Pyramid" Conv.' The world's largest used banjo inventory. The neck is absolutely functional and this is set up well. DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. The head has been tuned,the bridge is set with correct intonation, the strings have been replaced (JD Crowe strings are on there now) and the action has been set. There are snowflakes for position markers on the fretboard. Yates (6) This was Iida's top of the line during a time when Japanese banjos were in their heyday. Helix (3) Tuners still work well. Condition of Banjo: Used - Very Good Condition Prucha (3) Wildwood (2) The 5th string tuners on these old Japanese Banjos often stop working so its important that they have a geared 5th string tuner. Condition of Banjo: Enoch (1) VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo MADE IN JAPAN This banjo sold folks. Learn More. We put a new Huber head on it which has been set to 90 on a drum dial. Cedar Mountain (1) For Sale - Vintage Iida Model 240 Archtop Banjo Rickard (1) This is actually an incredible banjo at $399 and this is absolutely functional and set up. Paramount (3) As for tailpieces they all seem to have the clamshell. I loved it so much that I eventually sold my Gibson Mastertone and never looked back. This banjo is in excellent, near mint . No questions have been asked about this experience. Posted By: cthoreen 6 hrs, 'For Sale: 1927 Gibson Style 2 "Pyramid" Conv.' Bishline (1) Zachary Hoyt (12). Posted By: milagrospdx ALL OF OUR SALES INCLUDE A 7 DAY FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Slingerland (3) Bart Reiter (2) It is a great banjo for th price and real piece of Made in Japan history.$425 obo plus shipping. Rickard (1) The flange is nickel plated as it most of the hardware, including the original armrest and tailpiece. Orpheum (1) VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo This is a vintage Iida 5 string archtop banjo which happens to be Made in Japan. . Bacon & Day (8) There are a few light surface and button scratches on the resonator but nothing serious and its minor. VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo MADE IN JAPAN. I mainly play stanley style and it sounds pretty good for an archtop. The original head is still in place and in great shape. SS Stewart (3) Morgan Monroe (2) Klondike Waldo - Posted - 10/19 . This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Late 1970s Iida Model 229 5 string resonator banjo with gig bag. Cedar Mountain (1) Whether you're a long time player or just getting started pickin' and grinnin', Reverb's got a banjo that's right for you, from brand new Gold Tones and Deerings to vintage Washburn banjos. Prucha (3) Zachary Hoyt (12), Here's a beautiful tenor I've had sitting around for about 5 years and not getting played--it's time to thin the herd! (this thing is a tank!) Vintage Iida 5 string Banjo | Reverb Type: Poor. About This Listing. Submitted by Unknown on 7/28/2004. Tuners still work well. Heartland (Robin Smit (1) Ramsey (3) This features a fast mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and a lovely Fleur de Lis . Huber (12) Second Life Banjo--Ca (7) Rickard (1) Banjos - Shop New & Used Banjos | Reverb Ome (11) SS Stewart (3) Gold Star (4) DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. Iida banjos came in a range of models from 24-bracket bottle cap to some decent masterclones. I have an Iida as well and agree for what is suppost to be a cheap aisin banjo it sounds wonderful. The banjo held up well for being 38 yrs. and a brass . Jida Banjo - Discussion Forums - Banjo Hangout Price: $400.00USD Gibson Parts (1) The design borrowed heavily from the RB-800 of the day, but with a Cremona finish that avoided the cherry red of the RB-800. This banjo is in very good condition (not mint), with gold-plated metal that is in good condition with a small amount of aging with a new top frosted head, tailpiece and armrest. The Iida 240 is hand crafted under the personal supervision or Teruo Iida. Slingerland (3) . White Mountain (1) From about 1962 on and especially since 1970 there have been a large number of oriental manufacture banjos made to answer the demand. Nate Calkins (3) Fairbanks (4) Fender (8) Unique integrated archtop ring at top of metal pot. '. This is a vintage Iida 5 string archtop banjo which happens to be Made in Japan. He and his wife had just returned from a show in Seattle, where he had picked up this banjo. Bacon (1) There's not much info out there on Iida and trust me I've looked, I believe they are a little known gem. Example is an unmodified mid 70's Alegretto banjo. This banjo came with a new clamshell tailpiece and the original armrest which will be included. Thanks for looking. Aria (4) historic exchange rates / currency converter. Slingerland (3) 1980s Iida Model 229 5-string Banjo w/ Hardshell case | Reverb Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright 2023 Banjo Hangout. 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Currency: Aria (4) 3- Aluminum pot, shoes bolted through the pot, straight sides, archtop or flathead. Gibson (37) Frank Neat (2) Greg Rich era 1989 Gibson RB3 Wreath Banjo. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. ALL OF OUR SALES INCLUDE A 7 DAY FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Kay (1) Sullivan (3) The bridge is set with correct intonation. I want to thank everyone who expressed an interest and congratulations Mark. This has a Washburn hardshell case which is a good case. According to their catalogue specs, these were handmade banjos under the supervision of Teruo Iida. Gibson (71) Romero (1) Free Shipping. Yates (6) Bishline (1) By far and away most of these are entry level 5 string instruments, yet the basic construction for tenor, plectrum and guitar banjos . Model 229 5 string Archtop Resonator Banjo. Iida 240 Archtop-can you guys help - Discussion Forums - Banjo Hangout 400+ tunes bundles available, each with chord charts and various speeds. Gold Star (4) Free shipping to the United States on orders of $500 or more. They made a 5-string version as well as 4-string. This shell is aluminum with an incorporated tone ring that provides an archtop for great volume without extreme weight. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. This is surely worth the few minutes it takes to visit. $75.00 shipping. Deering (25) It looked pretty good for an 1980s archtop. I mentioned the neck has been repaired and there are two visible repairs. I was only able to play for a few years before life got in the way and it got put away and unfortunately I never was able to find the time to pick it back up. But the woods and overall instrument have aged beautifully and deserve to be played! Condition of Banjo: Used - Excellent Condition Richelieu (1) Gibson Parts (2) old. It is impressive and forms one of the sights that are well worth visiting and should be on your list of sites walking the city. Very little fret wear, as you can see the armrest has some of the gold plating worn off, as does the tailpiece. Wildwood (2) Brand: Iida Overview. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Fairbanks and Cole (1) In the banjo pictured above ( which looks like my 229T except it has 5 strings) The tone ring is outlined as the round raised portion within the larger circle of the rim, which is also aluminum. With thoughtful work and ordinary off-the-shelf parts it can be made a very decent and durable instrument, a keeper. Iida 240T Tenor Archtop, Beautiful! - Used Banjo For Sale at BanjoBuyer.com The hotel provides contemporary designed rooms, UpTown Sky Lounge and Restaurant with summer terrace with breathtaking views over the city, 2 meeting rooms for up to 80 people and a fitness area with sauna. It had cast bell-brass tone rings, solid maple resonators, 14-ply maple rims, rosewood fret boards, MOP inlays using Gibson's RB-3 wreath pattern, 2-way truss rods, three-piece maple necks, and checker-board . This has been inspected and set up at the Banjo Warehouse in Atlanta Georgia. United States, Trout Lake, WA, Enoch (1) Tailpiece plating is bubbling, a little corrosion on pot. France, Orpheum (1) MasterTone type banjos have a wooden rim with a metal tone ring seated on the wood. I also have several vintage banjo books that I will include along with a new set of strings and a new Weatherking head.There's been several folks asking about the D tuners. Besides the flat top that I have, another friend of mine has an Iida archtop of the same vintage . It was setup pretty good when I first got it but my dad had to make a few adjustments. Item viewed 3233 times. Iida (2) Heartland (Robin Smit (1) historic exchange rates / currency converter. Item viewed 5241 times. Fairbanks-Vega (1) It really is a gorgeous, hand made banjo. The banjo reviews database is here to help educate people before they purchase an instrument. White Mountain (1) If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. It was setup pretty good when I first got it but my dad had to make a few adjustments. Nechville (2) Deering (25) The rim is aluminum with an incorporated tone ring that provides an archtop for great volume without extreme weight. Posted By: schlange For sale: my late 1970s/early 1980s, maple, Japanese-made Iida Model 240 archtop banjo. It is in excellent condition beyond some scratches on the back of the mahogany resonator (see pics).This features a fast mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and a lovely Fleur de Lis headstock inlay. 2023 BanjoBuyer.com. Gold Tone (30) Hopkins (1) Gibson (71) Asian Banjos - L-Z - Fastie About This Listing. This is a 1972 resonator 5-string archtop banjo Made in Japan by Iida (sometimes incorrectly referred to as Jida or Lida). Setup Rating: 8. It had cast bell-brass tone rings, solid maple resonators, 14-ply maple rims, rosewood fret boards, MOP inlays using Gibson's RB-3 wreath pattern, 2-way truss rods, three-piece maple necks, and checker-board wood marquetry before the ivoroid grained binding. This is a guess as to model number. Prucha (3) Although there were a few dents and scratches on the head due to age. Model 240 - From the 1978 catalog, the model 240 (archtop) was their top-of-the line archtop. Brand: Iida Although there were a few dents and scratches on the head due to age. . Discuss this Banjo Nechville (2) INNSIDE BY MELIA AACHEN $97 ($181) - Prices & Hotel Reviews - Germany It has a raised head (archtop) bell-brass tone ring, 14-ply maple rim that is bound on the inside, and tube and plate flange. Slingerland (3) The setup from the music store was very good,the action was good,and I have not made any changes since I purchased it ten months ago. 14-Day Return Policy. What restaurants are near Citykirche St. Nikolaus? The neck and resonator are made out of mahogany and the fretboard is rosewood. Beautiful vintage Iida 5 string banjo, Model 231-MO 4328. This is a 1972 resonator 5-string archtop banjo Made in Japan by Iida (sometimes incorrectly referred to as Jida or Lida). Description. According to their catalogue specs, these were handmade banjos under the supervision of Teruo Iida. Vintage Banjos for sale | eBay Vintage Iida Model 235 'Masterclone' 5-string Banjo with Case Vintage Iida Model 240 Archtop Banjo (sold) Used - Very Good Condition / Country: United States - State: AL Last Updated 8/30/2015. Alvarez (1) old. Zachary Hoyt (12). Kay (1) 3h 49m. $10.95 shipping. Reliability Rating: 7. Washburn (2) From my research:The model 240 (archtop) was Iida's top-of-the line archtop. Bart Reiter (2) Pisgah (2) 6 hrs, 'For Sale: 1927 Gibson Style 2 "Pyramid" Conv.' Browse By Brand; Browse By Type; . This banjo is in excellent condition and has a great tone! This has an aluminum shell that also has the flange and tone ring. Zachary Hoyt (12), Search Agent: Get notified when new ads meet your criteria! Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. Washburn (2) While walking around old town, The church devoted to St.Nicholaus can catch suddenly your eyes. It has a very nice wreath pattern in MOP, beautiful maple neck and resonator, and wood marquetry binding. Type: Jeff Menzies (1) The first few frets show a hint of wear but thats it. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Gold Star (1) Ad Status: Sold, #84854, viewed 1300 times.