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SOLD!! Deering Vega No.2 Banjo, 2007

SOLD!! Deering Vega No.2 Banjo, 2007

The Deering Vega No.2 Open Back Banjo is based on what was unquestionably one of the most unique banjos in the history of this young and growing instrument. Touted by some as the ultimate banjo tone, it is prized for its full, round and yet sparkling tone and for its depth, responsiveness and power.

Used
Price: $3,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

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Deering Sierra Mahogany 5-String Banjo Satin Natural, 2017

Deering Sierra Mahogany 5-String Banjo Satin Natural, 2017

Here’s a Deering Sierra Mahogany 5-string banjo in satin finish, a few years old and in very nice clean condition. The Sierra is one of Deering’s most popular banjos for good reason – it’s an excellent instrument. The Deering Sierra Mahogany is also available in Maple.   Both versions carry a host of high-end features  that are very meaningful in terms of tone and playability , but have less decoration than higher-priced models. 

Used
Price: $2,600.00 CAD
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Huber VRB4 Truetone Walnut 5 String Banjo, 2014

Huber VRB4 Truetone Walnut 5 String Banjo, 2014

Here we have a very good condition Huber VRB4 TrueTone Walnut 5-string banjo, with a highly figured Burl Walnut resonator and Rosewood fingerboard. Based on classic 1930s, pre-WW2 banjo designs, the Huber VRB4 delivers great tone and looks with modern reliability. It features walnut construction, a HR-30 tone ring and Huber Engineered rim.

Used
Price: $5,750.00 CAD
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Daniels Zither Banjo 5-String, 1890s

Daniels Zither Banjo 5-String, 1890s

The Daniels Zither 5-String Banjo was built during the 1890’s in London England – pre-UK – by Joe Daniels using his patents for the pot and tailpiece tensioner. This fascinating instrument features a 9 inch head on a nickel plated metal rim and resonator.

Vintage
Price: $999.99 CAD
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Wildwood Paragon LH Left Handed 5-String Banjo, 2013

Wildwood Paragon LH Left Handed 5-String Banjo, 2013

Here’s another rarity, a Wildwood Paragon LH, Left Handed 5-String banjo in Maple, built to order in early 2013. The Wildwood Paragon LH relies heavily on Maple, with flamed Maple for the neck, binding, maple laminated rim, and resonator.

Used
Price: $4,200.00 CAD
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Fairbanks Vega Whyte Laydie No.2 Banjo, 1910

Fairbanks Vega Whyte Laydie No.2 Banjo, 1910

Following its original form as an A.C Fairbanks product, the Fairbanks Vega Whyte Laydie featured a natural finish on the maple neck and pot which provided its name. However, the real innovation was the Whyte Ladyie tone ring and bracket band, reducing the number of holes drilled and adding mass to the pot.

Vintage
Price: $3,750.00 CAD
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