Friend of mine has a Flinthill chief flathead in very good condition and wants me to help him sell it. What is it worth these days?
Thanks
Barry
Edited by - Texasbanjo on 04/24/2026 04:30:06
Post some pics
As in the Flinthill banjos Saga sold from stolen RK parts?
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Originally posted by desert roseAs in the Flinthill banjos Saga sold from stolen RK parts?
Yep. I stayed away from them but other Saga dealers did not.
The one Flinthill "Chief" I saw was an RK Scout with a different logo. Any doubt went away when a loose 12 fret block fell out and there was Sonny's signature on the reverse side.
So, a friend has a Flinthill banjo they know zero about and they don’t know how to price? They didn’t buy it so have no idea, is that it?
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Originally posted by BrettSo, a friend has a Flinthill banjo they know zero about and they don’t know how to price? They didn’t buy it so have no idea, is that it?
Flinthill is a brand name that Saga uses for lines they do not normally carry. They are sold at a bargain price without warranty and, when gone, they don't come back. A few years later, the name may reappear but the instruments will be from a different supplier.
For that reason, a Flinthill 'anything' is meaningless without a good description and pictures. In this case, the Chief is a notorious banjo that many of us know.
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