yotanka72 - Posted - 10/03/2012:  09:42:50

Edited by - yotanka72 on 10/03/2012 11:45:23

Fathand - Posted - 10/03/2012:  09:57:31

There was a # 9 on this site for $19,500 that sold and there is currently a # 7. Maybe this will give you some ideas.

billcampbanjos.com/Banjos%20for%20sale.htm

dickinnorwich - Posted - 10/03/2012:  10:01:36

You might want to move this to the Shopping Advice forum rather than Building, Setup and Repair.

yotanka72 - Posted - 10/03/2012:  10:09:47

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Originally posted by dickinnorwich

You might want to move this to the Shopping Advice forum rather than Building, Setup and Repair.

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Thanks Dick...ill do that .

jbalch - Posted - 10/03/2012:  10:38:16

Is that one a Groton-made B&D?  Or is it a Gretsch?

It looks like a Gretsch to me - but I'm not an expert.

Gordy Ohliger - Posted - 10/03/2012:  10:42:05

This prompted me to do a little research...and Ouch! or Yay! I had no idea some of my instruments were in this price range. I guess the excellent banjo market is doing well. I will return to this page to find out answers from others.I just bought another B&D #3 for under $3000 and cannot stop playing it! Have two gigs this weekend..and am very very happy with it.

yotanka72 - Posted - 10/03/2012:  10:47:19

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Originally posted by jbalch

Is that one a Groton-made B&D?  Or is it a Gretsch?

It looks like a Gretsch to me - but I'm not an expert.

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Hi jbalch,

Yes the seller told me that its a Gretsch alright. But Im not really sure .

dutchtenor - Posted - 10/03/2012:  13:58:48

Hello, this is a Gretch # 6. Another one for sale for under 2.000,- euros at banjoworld.de/Sale1721.htm
A Groton b& d #6 will be at least 4 times that amount...

Polle Flaunoe - Posted - 10/04/2012:  01:52:20

A mint Bacon Symphonie Silver Bell Ne Plus Ultra like this - built by Gretsch mid/late 60s - will sell for appr. USD 2,500.

A mint B&D Silver Bell No. 6 Ne Plus Ultra - built by Bacon in the 20s/30s - will, depending on customization and provenance - sell for USD 15-25,000.

These banjos can´t in any way be compared - they have only partly the names in common. Gretsch purchased the right to use these early 1940.

yotanka72 - Posted - 10/05/2012:  08:07:46

quote:Thank you Polle.

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Originally posted by Polle Flaunoe

 

A mint Bacon Symphonie Silver Bell Ne Plus Ultra like this - built by Gretsch mid/late 60s - will sell for appr. USD 2,500.

A mint B&D Silver Bell No. 6 Ne Plus Ultra - built by Bacon in the 20s/30s - will, depending on customization and provenance - sell for USD 15-25,000.

These banjos can´t in any way be compared - they have only partly the names in common. Gretsch purchased the right to use these early 1940.

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yotanka72 - Posted - 10/05/2012:  08:15:28

 B& D Sultana Silver Bell #1 versus the Gretsch # 6 Ne plus Ultra.........Guess the Sultana would come out on top Polle?

1928 Sultana Silver Bell # 1.What price range would we be talking here guys?

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Originally posted by yotanka72

quote:Thank you Polle.

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Originally posted by Polle Flaunoe

 

A mint Bacon Symphonie Silver Bell Ne Plus Ultra like this - built by Gretsch mid/late 60s - will sell for appr. USD 2,500.

A mint B&D Silver Bell No. 6 Ne Plus Ultra - built by Bacon in the 20s/30s - will, depending on customization and provenance - sell for USD 15-25,000.

These banjos can´t in any way be compared - they have only partly the names in common. Gretsch purchased the right to use these early 1940.

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yotanka72 - Posted - 10/05/2012:  08:18:10

This guy is looking for 3800 dollars for the Gretsch......too expensive?

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Originally posted by Polle Flaunoe

 

A mint Bacon Symphonie Silver Bell Ne Plus Ultra like this - built by Gretsch mid/late 60s - will sell for appr. USD 2,500.

A mint B&D Silver Bell No. 6 Ne Plus Ultra - built by Bacon in the 20s/30s - will, depending on customization and provenance - sell for USD 15-25,000.

These banjos can´t in any way be compared - they have only partly the names in common. Gretsch purchased the right to use these early 1940.

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yotanka72 - Posted - 10/05/2012:  08:26:59

Hi again guys .Just looked the banko up on Polle Site and its Listed as B & D Silver Bell No 6 Ne Plus Ultra.
Serial number 26550. Says it has f-holes but this Lady has clover holes if you look at it.

What you guys think?

yotanka72 - Posted - 10/05/2012:  09:33:30

Hi again guys .Just looked the banjo up on Polle ´s  Data Site and its Listed as B & D Silver Bell No 6 Ne Plus Ultra.

Serial number 26550. Says it has f-holes but this Lady has clover holes if you look at it.



What you guys think?

Edited by - yotanka72 on 10/05/2012 09:35:58

Polle Flaunoe - Posted - 10/06/2012:  00:39:09

Let me repeat - this is a Bacon Symphonie Silver Bell Ne Plus Ultra - built by Gretsch - in feb. 1966 (given by Gretsch´s last SN sequence MYNNN).

These banjos are sought for their flashy looks only - they are very poorly built - I have 3 troublesome examples in my workshop for now - with bowed and warped necks, very week rims, very poor fit of the tone ring etc. etc.