I have this old Strom banjo from the late 60’s,early 70’s
Anyone have any general idea of its value?
This one did not sell 10 years ago for $1,300. That doesn't tell you much, other than people did not see it as a steal at that time. https://reverb.com/item/3098488-strom-5-string-banjo-1970s-usa-made-very-high-quality
Edited by - Brian Murphy on 06/30/2026 12:17:15
Does your Strom have the wood marquetry Eagle"inlaid on the back of the resonator?
What a fine-looking banjo!!
I know that the Salstrom banjos are selling from $1500-$2500, so maybe yours might go $1000-$2000 range.
These banjos are a rare find so don't be in too big of a hurry to sell, IMHO.....peace....
Is there an archtop tone ring in there or is that a small-diameter brass rod ring sitting at the inside edge of the rim?
Without a full weight tone ring, this may be considered a forerunner of the Fender Allegro -- seeing as Fender bought Salstrom.
As said above, the market doesn't highly value these. And that's a shame, seeing as Gold Tone has just released a rod-ringed, $1,100, Chinese-made copy of the 1950s-70s Gibson RB-100, which the Fender Allegro and presumably this Strom banjo competed with.
To be cear: I'm not knocking Chinese-made banjos or Gold Tone. Just saying that if a new import version of this type of banjo can sell for $1100, why isn't a vintage American-made original, with historical interest, worth at least as much?
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Originally posted by RioStatDoes your Strom have the wood marquetry Eagle"inlaid on the back of the resonator?
No, it is plain wood.
Thanks for everyone’s thoughts & info….
I will take off the resonator & post more pics of the tone ring etc.
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