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Vega Pete Seeger ‘Earl Robinson’ Longneck Banjo, 1966

Vega Pete Seeger 'Earl Robinson' Longneck Banjo, 1966

This Vega Pete Seeger banjo was purchased by American composer Earl Robinson in 1966 while he was writing his ‘Concerto for Five String Banjo’. This was first performed by the Boston Pops orchestra under Arthur Fiedler. From the late 1930’s into the 1960’s, Earl Robinson composed a number of well known, largely topical pieces including ‘Joe Hill’ ‘Ballad for Americans’, ‘Black and White’ and ‘Lonesome Train’, performed by many top artists.

Vintage
Price: $5,250.00 CAD
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❌SOLD❌ Ian Pattison Openback Frailing Banjo Black Walnut, 2021

❌SOLD❌   Ian Pattison Openback Frailing Banjo Black Walnut, 2021

Here we have a new Ian Pattison openback Frailing banjo with a Maple rim capped with Black Walnut, an 11″ Five Star Rolled Brass tone ring and a Remo Fiberskyn #3 head. Built during 2021 near Guelph, Ontario, this Pattison Openback Frailing banjo also features a three-piece Maple neck with Black Walnut center strip, bookmatched head plate and dual-action truss rod.

New
Price: $2,150.00 CAD

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❌SOLD❌ Stelling Golden Cross Open Back Conversion, 1997

❌SOLD❌   Stelling Golden Cross Open Back Conversion, 1997

This Stelling Golden Cross Open Back banjo was originally a resonator model but was converted to open-back by Geoff Stelling. As with other Golden Cross banjos, the neck and rim are Maple, with Ebony for the fingerboard; inlays and the truss rod cover are Mother of Pearl. This is a very attractive instrument!

Used
Price: $5,000.00 CAD

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❌SOLD❌ Dave Mills Frailing Banjo 5-String Openback, 2018

❌SOLD❌   Dave Mills Frailing Banjo 5-String Openback, 2018

This Dave Mills Frailing banjo, built during 2018,  is an open-back style mostly using Rickard components, not surprising as Mills and Rickard are associates. These instruments are pretty straightforward, and this Mills Frailing model uses a cherry-stained Maple neck with Ebony fingerboard.

Used
Price: $1,299.00 CAD

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SOLD!!! Vega Old Time Wonder Open-Back Banjo by Deering, Natural, 2009

SOLD!!! Vega Old Time Wonder Open-Back Banjo by Deering, Natural, 2009

The Vega Old Time Wonder is one of Deering’s popular open-back banjo designs, hearkening back to the early days of the Vega company, at a time when the banjo was one of the dominant instruments.

Used
Price: $1,799.00 CAD

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❌SOLD❌ OME Jubilee Open Back Banjo Natural, 2014

❌SOLD❌  OME Jubilee Open Back Banjo Natural, 2014

The OME Jubilee banjo comes from Boulder, Colorado, where OME has been building – first under the ODE name – since the early 1960’s. This is one of the best banjos of its type we’ve had here for a while, with excellent build quality, great hardware and a very nice inlay set.

Used
Price: $2,199.99 CAD

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