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WTB VEGA Sonny Osborne model

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:35:41 CST

Before I go and take the plunge on an old Fairbanks banjo, I have to ask, anybody out there ready to sell, or know of someone who would sell, a VEGA Sonny Osborne model at a reasonable price? I'm not prepared to "pay any price" to get one, but I have to ask before I commit the money to the Fairbanks. I would put my money into a VEGA Sonny Osborne first, if one was available.

RK85 Soloist

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:44:50 CST

Checkout the deal in the classifieds this price is about 1/3rd of the selling price of these banjos. For Sale or Trade: RK85 Soloist REDUCED TO $575 Click on the dollar sign above to see ad

Gibson Hardshell Case for sell

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:02:59 CST

I have a new looking Gibson Hardshell case with gold latches, silk interior cover and combo lock. The combo lock was never used or set and istructions for doing so are included. The case housed a 94 RB75 when new from Gibson. The new owner of the banjo bought some fancy looking archtop case hehe... so here is this one for sale or trade. I really don't know what to ask for it, obviously not $1 but I will accept trade offers and cash offers. I'll pay my 2% hangout donation on whatever it sells for. Thanks for looking. http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14213

New Martin DX 175th Anniverary model guitar

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:08:11 CST

Martin DX 175th Anniverary model guitar and case for trade. Will trade for a Recording King Banjo of equal valvue. Banjo was purchased a few months ago and only played a few times. Sounds good and plays good. The top design is by artist Robert F. Goetzl and shows C.F. Martin Sr, the Martin factory and early Martin guitars, back and sides are Indian rosewood pattern HPL. A very good sounding guitar. It list for $999.00. If interested please contact me through BHO . Thanks,

Whyte Laydie No. 2 - Fawley neck

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:41:50 CST

I just posted a banjo for sale. I am buying an original 1903 Fairbanks Regent and need to pay for it through a form of Banjo Exchange Program (I need to sell you this banjo in exchange for your money!). The banjo was made for Jeff Menzies by Wyatt Fawley. Jeff sold it to me about a year later. The banjo is a great playing banjo and you may never find another one of Wyatt's banjos as nice as this one. It is a Pre-Fire style banjo that was done in his "Artist Grade' that has the heelcap and peghead veneer dyed to match the look of the original banjos. I listed it under the Vega catagory because the rim is a 1928/29 Vega Whyte Laydie, however the neck is a Fawley copy of the Fairbanks No. 2 and I have a replica Fairbanks plate on the dowel stick.

12" Open-Back, Custom-built

eric@banjohangout.org — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:12:40 CST

Need to sell my custom-built 12" open-back banjo. I've reduced the price since I posted it last Month. This is an excellent banjo for the money. So please don't let the absence of a brand name on the headstock fool you. http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14207 Thanks, Michael.

Frankenbanjo (Gibson parts included) for sale!

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:58:13 CST

Due to reasons beyond my control...I must sell my beloved Hatfield-necked, "Gibson" copy. It was built late 2008 by Arthur Hatfield. I first purchased an Oriole tenor (made by Gibson) with a full-thick ness pre-war rim. The original tenor banjo was dis-assembled and sold off as parts except for the rim. The rim sat at Arthur's until I could find a resonator for it. I first had put a JLS #4 tonering in the banjo. I liked the tone, but I knew that I loved the tone of a Huber tonering more. I found one on eBay, where I also found the tenor Oriole rim. Arthur plugged the holes that needed to be plugged in the rim, and then cut it to fit the JLS ring. The resonator is a well-used circa. 1930's style 11 Gibson pearloid-covered (black-painted) one. The pearloid is stable, but has had a lot of mileage! Carved initials, scratches, well-worn on the edges...it has travelled, and been through many hands. As I mentioned earlier, I took out the JLS tonering, and added a Huber 20-hole nickel-plated long-skirt tonering. The hardware is all Prucha, with the double-hump tailpiece (a Prucha Presto will also be included). Bryan Hooper compensated and radiused bridge. The neck was made for me by Arthur Hatfield. I love his work! Some of THE best out there! Arthur made a wonderful "Crowe-style" neck...nice grained mahogany with a Flying Eagle pearloid neck, rosewood board, and 12 or 14" radius (can't remember now?). It has Gotoh tuners with ivoroid buttons, Cheat-a-Keys (d-tuners) w/ matching ivoroid buttons. The neck is finished in natural mahogany, I did not re-finish the resonator, but someone before me in this banjo's journey did. I also have a used Calton case (white exterior finish) with blue interior. The case does not have to go with the banjo. I will sell the banjo alone for $2000 and include a cheap case with it. I will not sell the case alone though~ Please email me with any questions through the BHO, and I do have additional pics, and will be glad to take more if requested. I would like to sell this banjo to a hangout member! I would ratrher not put it on eBay... http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14204

40 hole pre war ring wanted

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:48:05 CST

Hey all, if any of you have or know where I can buy a 40 hole pre war archtop tone ring, please let me know. Nickle preferred. Thanks! Ron

looking for an a scale vega?

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:35:26 CST

Just posted my A scale conversion banjo in classifieds.!921 style K pot with custom neck

For Sale: TN 20 nickel tone ring

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:17:48 CST

I have a almost new TN 20 nickel tone ring that has been in my banjo for about a month and a half. I got this ring from Ed Stacey (pipefitter61) on a trade. He got the ring from Kenny Ingram. It had never been in a banjo until I got it. It's a great sounding ring, but I'm a tinkerer and want to try a Hopkins out. If you happen to have a Hopkins ring to trade, I would be interested. The ring is in my banjo now, so I don't have any pictures up.http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14200 Tim

Gibson Style 100 Conversion

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:51:51 CST

Very solid banjo with exceptional tone. Click above to see ad. Thanks for your consideration. Jim

For Sale: Gibson 1933 Prewar tb-1 Conversion

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:01:10 CST

I have my 1933 TB-1 for sale if anybody is interested. Check it out. http://www.banjohangout.org/classifieds/detail.asp?cid=14047

Obscure VIntage Banjo/mandolin

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:00:53 CST

i have an obscure vintage banjo/mandolin for sale on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/Fab-Banjo-Mandolin-Vintage-W-OHSC-Curly-Maple_W0QQitemZ180480374791QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2a0577f807

1998 Rich and Taylor Classic Gold plated Flat top

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:19:00 CST

1998 Rich and Taylor Classic Gold plated Flat top 5 string banjo $1850.00 . Pix are in classified section , also at http://s1018.photobucket.com/albums/af305/leflaw/testbanjo/randT%20classic/. Nice sounding banjo. 20 hole tone ring.

Back up for Sale Vega Grover Patent Presto

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:40:21 CST

Buyer decided he didn't want this tailpiece so it is back up for sale.... http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14145 Thanks, Smitty

Deering Goodtimes...cheap

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:55:59 CST

I have 2 Deering Goodtimes in the classifieds section. They are priced very low to sell them. One is the basic openback and is used but in good condition. The other is a brand new Goodtime II Resonator banjo and is also priced way below what they normally are. If you are looking for a good banjo, American made, at a very low price, then check these out. I may be interested in trade for Old Time 5 string banjo. I will entertain any reasonable offers.

WTT: Awesome RB-12 copy for Nechville Classic

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:46:28 CST

Willing to trade my RB-12 copy for a Nechville Classic. Email me for pics and details. This banjo would be just about indistiguishable from a genuine issue 12 except the resonator on this is much better looking than any of the 12's I've seen and this fretboard is NOT radius. Thanks for looking. http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14190

RK Osborne Scout WTT

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:42:47 CST

I am thinking about trading my Scout for a mandolin of equal value, or a little less, plus cash. Let me know if you have one to trade. Thanks, Kevin

Rb-75 Crowe with case

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:46:23 CST

http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14187 or click on the sign above

Blueridge BR163 Rosewood Guitar, 000 sized

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:53:07 CST

I have just posted this ad. Photos are coming soon.

Pearl Blanks

eric@banjohangout.org — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:31 CST

Thanks,[:)]Smitty http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14182

RK-85 soloist up for sale / trade!

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:01:11 CST

I'm looking for a nechville in trade.. The RK-85 would of course just be a portion of that trade... the balance would be in cash. That said, I'm asking $900 for the RK-85 and an additional $100 for the fults TP.. I WILL sell the banjo w/o the tailpiece.. but I WILL NOT sell the tail piece without the banjo.. I'll keep it, if I can.. but it makes that RK sound $1000 more expensive.. so I hate to take it off.. Check out my classified: http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14163

Perfect touch finger picks

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:27:23 CST

I decided to keep them....you're right Darcy they are great after you get use to rhem....lol.

huber capo

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:23:17 CST

i have a brand new gold huber capo, would like to trade for a nickel one (huber) or sell mine for a $ 120.00

Stelling for sale.

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:20:35 CST

I just listed a Stelling Bellflower in the classifieds. If you're looking for a good banjo this could be the one for you. http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14179

Buckbee - Wm. Pond Ladies' banjo, fretless

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:40:59 CST

Very nice, bright tone and very good volume. Good playability. A nice, small, light fretless. Small pot and short scale may indicate that this was a "Ladies'" banjo. This banjo originally was fretted, more details on the ad and on my website. Buckbee produced a lot of banjos, and some say that Buckbee was the best of the mass-produced banjos from the late 1800's. Buckbee also made banjos for Dobson and others. "Pond"-stamped banjos are not common. $360 plus S&H (usually $25). Will fret for additional $40. AD: [url]http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14178[/url] YouTube clip: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmF0zwkTOpQ[/url] Same tune but with a cello banjo backup [url]http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/media-player/audio_player2.asp?musicid=16677&archived=[/url] info on website: [url]http://www.yellowstone-jewelry.com/Banjos/For%20Sale/Banjos/YJ048%20Buckbee%20Wm%20Pond/YJ048%20Buckbee%20Wm%20Pond.htm[/url] [img]http://www.yellowstone-jewelry.com/Banjos/For%20Sale/Banjos/YJ048%20Buckbee%20Wm%20Pond/images/DSCN0003.JPG[/img] [img]http://www.yellowstone-jewelry.com/Banjos/For%20Sale/Banjos/YJ048%20Buckbee%20Wm%20Pond/images/DSCN0009.JPG[/img]

1954 RB100 conversion!

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:10:20 CST

Ok so I am posting this to see if theres any interest in it. I have a very nice 54 Rb100 thats been converted to a rb250 bowtie. It has a almost brand new wyatt fawley neck and reso that are flamed maple. Beautiful wood and workmanship. The rim and hardware is original except the tailpiece and armrest. Armrest has been beed blasted to match it appears. This banjo is currently at arthur hatfields shop having a full set up done. He is also lowering the action a bit. There are some pictures on my homepage of the banjo in my photos. I will have this up for sell immediately after recieving it back from arthur. I am only selling because I need the money to cover some unexpected bills. Thanks in advance for any interest. Feel free to email me through the BHO. I will be asking $2400 for it but that is negotiable as like I said I need the cash. [:D]

WTB - Dannick Flathead Tone Ring

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:04:39 CST

Hi: Looking to buy a 20 hole (or even no hole) flat head ring. Thanks, Marshall

Rick got Stelling.. lock it up

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:20:22 CST

Hi Im thinking of adding a bound peg Stelling to my collection. Im thinking maybe someone out there may have one thats not currently listed for sale in classifieds thinking its not a good time to sell a banjo. Well it isnt[;)] anyway, if you have some thing that may be of interest and of a fair price, for current conditions lemme know. Older Golden Cross, Older Bell Flower or, Staghorn (must be GREAT deal for Staghorn as Im not rich) private messages accepted

Blaylock 20 hole unplated ring

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:13:49 CST

Hello Actually I have two to sell this one pictured and also number 104-105.......don't really understand Bill's numbering system, but the rings are great...... Thanks for looking http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14174 David

Granada Style Resonator for sale

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:50:19 CST

I am selling a really nice Resonator built for a Granada in the classifieds .http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14173

Gold D-Tuners for trade

eric@banjohangout.org — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:36:17 CST

These were on my Earl Scruggs Golden DeLuxe. They are in awesome shape with Pearloid buttons. I would like to trade for???? Other Gold Non- dtuner keys?? A set of Wide Cheata Keys? Tone ring? Gold tail piece (fults would be great ;) ) Make trade offers. They are unmarked, they do not say Kieth on them or Gotoh or anything. I parted out my Gibson and these are from that lot of items. Thanks for looking. Been told they are Schallers. http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14170

Cox Fairchild

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:42:23 CST

Cox Fairchild in classifieds.....Mint. $3250

Gold plated hardware - Granada engraved

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:26:54 CST

Beautiful set!!! Click on dollar sign for ad and pictures.

For Sale: Gold Tone Plectrum Neck LOW PRICE!

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:37:10 CST

I have just lowered the price of my Gold Tone PS-250 plectrum neck significantly as I'm hoping someone out there would play it. It's a great neck, I just have no use for it anymore. It is now $100 plus $15 shipping and I would take any reasonable offers someone has as well. I would just like to see it go to a good home. Thanks! http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/13117

TRADE Prewar cast zinc tension hoop for...

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:48:58 CST

Prewar brass tension hoop. My tension hoop came off a TB-2 with one piece flange, pearl-oid neck and headstock overlay. Believe it was a 33...pictures on Greg Earnest's website. Lou

Bunch O' Music History Books for Sale, Trade, Etc.

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:36:41 CST

Please view the ad: http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14158 Nancy McDonough, GARDEN SASS: A CATALOGUE OF ARKANSAS FOLKWAYS, New York: Cowarde, McCann and Geoghegan, 1975. Kevin Donleavy, STRINGS OF LIFE: CONVERSATIONS WITH OLD TIME MUSICIANS FROM VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINIA, VA: Pocahontas Press, 2004. Eileen Southern, THE MUSIC OF BLACK AMERICANS, New York: W.W. Norton, 1971. Frederick Turner, REMEMBERING SONG: ENCOUNTERS WITH THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ TRADITION, New York: Viking Press, 1982. Harold Courlander, NEGRO FOLK MUSIC U.S.A., New York: Columbia University Press, 1963. Albert Stoutamire, MUSIC OF THE OLD SOUTH: COLONY TO CONFEDERACY, Farleigh Dickinson University, 1972. Samuel Charters, THE ROOTS OF THE BLUES: AN AFRICAN SEARCH, New York: Quartet Books, 1981. Richard Crawford, AMERICA’S MUSICAL LIFE: A HISTORY, New York: W.W. Norton, 2001 Paul Oliver, THE STORY OF THE BLUES, Boston: Northeastern University Press, 1997. Paul Oliver, SAVANNAH SYNCOPATORS: AFRICAN RETENTIONS IN THE BLUES, 1970. John Miller Chernoff, AFRICAN RHYTHM AND AFRICAMN SENSIBILITY: AESTHETICS AND SOCIAL ACTION IN AFRICAN MUSICAL IDIOMS, Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1979. Samuel A. Floyd, Jr., THE POWER OF BLACK MUSIC: INTERPRETING ITS HISTORY FROM AFRICA TOI THE UNITED STATES, Oxford University Press, 1995. Samuel A. Floyd, Jr., BLACK MUSIC IN THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE: A COLLECTION OF ESSAYS, University of Tennessee Press, 1990. David Evans, BIG ROAD BLUES: TRADITION AND CREATRIVITY IN THE FOLK BLUES, Da Capo Press, 1982. Francis Davis, THE HISTORY OF THE BLUES: THE ROOTS, THE MUSIC, THE PEOPLE, Da Capo Press, 2003. Scott DeVeaux and Gary Giddens, JAZZ, New York: W.W. Norton, 2009. Thanks, Lew

Banjo Newsletters

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:10:57 CST

Just listed a pile of past issues in the classifieds. One of the lots include the original 1979 issue with a very young Bela Fleck on the cover.

Flight Of The Cosmic Hippo

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:09:10 CST

Just listed the original VHS in the classifieds. I don't believe this was ever released on DVD. Great documentary of Bela & The Flecktones from 1991.

Waverly Tuner Washers

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:08:26 CST

Looking for some new leather and/or plastic washers for my Waverly tuners. My tuners appear to be sloppy and thought I might tighten them up with new washers. I don't want to over tighten the screws. Thanks Chuck

Bridges For Sale

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:40:22 CST

Thanks for looking[:)] http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14140

SOLD Vega Grover Patent Presto Tailpiece

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:35:29 CST

Thanks for looking [:)]New Pictures added.. http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14145

4 GREAT BANJOS FOR SALE

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:48:54 CST

I've recently gotten a bit overstocked on my banjo inventory so I'm going to thin the heard as they say...here's what I've got to offer: 1:) Brand new Huss & Dalton Owens Mill walnut banjo. It's in the classifieds, $2600. It's brand new, recently acquired from a former H & D dealer. What else can I say.. new banjo, used price.. amazing sound, and appearance. PLUS, I'll include a Lakota Leathers banjo strap at no extra charge! (that's a $50 value) 2:) 1983 goldstar GF-100HF-- about as close to mint condition as your going to find. original case has some rust on the handle and latches. Small hairline crack on peghead which I believe is just a laquer crack. Does not go through to the headstock overlay.. Amazing playability and that classic Japanese goldstar sound. Very much like a modern Huber or old flathead. Very 'tubby' and open. Great 4th string on this one and bell like highs.. $1275 deliver, PLUS, I'll include a Lakota Leathers banjo strap at no extra charge! (that's a $50 value) 3:) Fender 'Leo'-- great little Japanese banjo with original clear head and case. Dot inlay in very, very nice condition. There are a couple of these in the classifieds for around $775, but this one can be had for just $675 delivered. PLUS, I'll include a Lakota Leathers banjo strap at no extra charge! (that's a $50 value) 4:) Native American banjo This one I just decided to 'throw in the mix' as an option. I have played this banjo for about 2 years and built it to draw some attention to my strap company (Lakota Leathers). I have had a few changes to the design in my mind and would possibly let this banjo go for the right price to the right purchaser in order to build one with a few modifications. Some of you have seen this banjo and know how absolutely amazing it is. It has an arrowhead shaped peghead with an eagle feather inlayed on it, Native American designs inlayed all up and down the fingerboard including a white buffalo and medicine wheel among other things. The resonator is burl walnut with a medicine wheel inlayed on the back. The nickle of the pot assembly has turquoise stones all around the tension hoop, the tailpiece has Zuni inlay, the tone ring is currently an archtop with a 1950's native american hatband featuring turquoise stones all inlayed around the outside. It's just an amazing instrument. I would let it go for $7500 with an Ameritage case and of course a Lakota Leathers strap. Serious inquiries only please, I would listen to serious offers and possible trades.

TRADED, thanks!

eric@banjohangout.org — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:22:08 CST

Thanks, tone ring has been traded.

30's Gretsch Broadkaster Tenor

eric@banjohangout.org — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:57:24 CST

http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14139 Thanks for looking.

For Sale: Crafters Of Tennessee Maple Dreadnought

eric@banjohangout.org — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:59:59 CST

I have a beautiful guitar for sale in the classifieds. Feel free to email any questions. Thanks.

Remo Renaissance head--SOLD

eric@banjohangout.org — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:33:17 CST

11"Remo Renaissance high crown banjo head for sale or trade for=offer something. I bought thois for my grandson and he doesn't like it.Used a couple months,still in great condition. $16.00 shipping included.

1911 Vega/Fairbanks for sale $550

eric@banjohangout.org — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:39:16 CST

Very playable little ol' banjo. http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14132

Ramsey A scale SOLD PENDING FUNDS

eric@banjohangout.org — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:38:13 CST

This is a new banjo, made in 2010, that I recently bought from Mike Ramsey. My A scales are multiplying, so this one's going... http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/14133

WTB: Bushings for Kluson Tuners from Bowtie

eric@banjohangout.org — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:08:30 CST

I am looking for two of the bushings that go around the Kluson Tuners that fit into the peghead....I know that isn't a great description, but I figured someone would know what I am talking about...I put up an ad on this a while back and someone answered that they may have them, but I cannot find the email adress anywhere now....