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All rights reserved. Welcome to Elderly Instruments, your favorite family-owned and operated music store in Lansing, Michigan. A huge amount of great info..hawthorne.fastie.net/asianbanjos/index.htmDan Varadi, yairi_luvr - Posted-05/28/2009: 11:22:56, Edited by - yairi_luvr on 06/17/2009 21:00:54, Whosepickinthebanjerhere? Ome (10)
I then check the action and adjust the string height - not too high for comfort, but not low enough to buzz against . A banjo is a complicated instrument to inspect. (BTW.. the description mentions a built in 5th string capo. Bluegrass banjo players seek out the 70's Alvarez Whyte Eagles, known for their tone and craftsmanship.
Rough frets are hard on both strings and fingers, and a fret of the wrong height can cause a wrong note even when you play the right one. Orpheum (2)
Jim, Edited by - Jim D on 01/03/2013 19:17:09. When I get a chance I'll post pics on my homepage.Thanks again,Jimjim, yairi_luvr - Posted-06/21/2008: 09:33:19, Hello Jim,No problem! Number of Strings. I've figured out that I really like 4 strings better.
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Banjo.com 20 Main Street South, Wedowee, AL 36278 10:00am - 5:00pm CST, M-F Please make an appt. $675.00. I've searched all over and I can't find a serial or model number anywhere on the instrument (even after taking the resonator off), and I'm thinking of selling it to buy something lighter and softer, but I'd like to know a little more about it before I decide on a price or whether to sell it at all. Quality instrument with planetary tuners and tone ring. Also see Asian Banjo Catalogs. Here's the complete list of Banjos For Sale: #31 B&D Montana #7 plectrum $12,500 RARE! This guy is delusional or just plain uninformed. Nate Calkins (4)
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It is a very nice solid, handsome banjo. This one is extremely well made in fit and finish and is a very nice banjo. Alvarez Banjo S Serial Numbers r Markings Looks to b a walnut r mahogany resonator nd neck, multi-pIy maple rim, havy tone . Kay (2)
By the way, note the 4300 Denver Belle from this era with a jacaranda wood resonator (aka Brazilian Rosewood) and bell brass tone ring and hoop.
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A little disappointed but not overly upset.Stuff happens you know. Other Banjo-Related Topics
Here are two cuts of the "Denver Belle". Deering (22)
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Thanks I will take some pic's tonight or tomorrow and attempt to post them,again thanks for the response. Copyright 1999-2023 by Claudia Robyn Mattil.
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Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Vintage Alvarez Minstrel 5 string Banjo MADE IN JAPAN BANJO WAREHOUSE. to meet with Barry. Great banjo I might add. Played by Tim Bloomer, Alvarez Guitars is She picked it up from a garage sale! Currency: Yates (10)
Anyway, I'd really appreciate it if you'd let me know if you might know anything about it! Posted 12/23/2022 1:22:57 PM by milagrospdx - Country: United States - State: WA - ZIP: 98650Last Updated 1/19/2023 4:22:26 PM, Your search returned 5 results. This Alvarez Deluxe Banjo has an 11" multi-ply rim with a flathead tone ring. Rickard (1)
And they were made in Japan, right? I never thought to check a garage sale for something like that~ most of the ones I've ever gone to, truly had nothing but JUNK. Gibson (84)
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I had an Alvarez Montana Belle 1975 or 76 Gold Plated with the fret markers that were dots and Xs If any one knows or has one for sale I'm looking to buy.
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The wife gave it to me as an anniversary gift in 1976 I played it professionally until 1990 and had to sell everything due to bad times, If anyone can help me to find one it would be greatly appreciated. (?) Banjo Catalog page. 4289 Minstrel banjo. Alvarez is celebrating the return of rosewood to our guitars with two special dreadnoughts. or Best Offer. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. The hardware was originally gold plated but most of it has worn off over the years. All Forums
Larry, smeester - Posted-11/19/2007: 10:35:01. From about 1962 on and especially since 1970 there have been a large number of oriental manufacture banjos made to answer the demand. Zachary Hoyt (6), Search Agent: Get notified when new ads meet your criteria! RF26SSB-AGP.
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The Whyte Eagle was made from about 1975 to 1989. #37 ON HOLD Vega Artist tenor all original very beautiful banjo (re-plated) $ 5,500.
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Page 3 - Promotional information with photos. Did the seller say when it was made? I may try and borrow a digial camera and post a picture. $1,349.00. (expired), Fancy Alvarez BG Banjo-Now in Kit Form (sold), Alvarez Silver Bell Excellent Made in Japan (sold), **SALE PENDING**ALVAREZ SILVER PRINCESS 5 STRING RESONATOR BANJO WITH CASE (sold), Alvarez Fancy Masterclone-Minty w/Canadian HSC (sold), Alvarez 5 string banjo 70s $350 shipped (expired), Alvarez Silver Princess with hardshell case (sold), 1970s Alvarez Silver Princess Openback Banjo Very Nice PRICE DROP (sold), Alvarez Silver Belle 5 String Banjo: (sold). Is a vintage 4 string banjo. Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. ON SALE $999. Alvarez Banjo Model Numbers Both listings are asking $1200.00 "Buy It Now". Paul called this a "great collection of Asian banjo catalogs." RS26. Alvarez Banjo (sold) Used - Excellent Condition / Country: United States - State: TN Last Updated 12/6/2017. only round dots along the fretboard.Has anybody heard of or seen an Alvarez like this?
Page 4 - Woman with banjo, no information. Colin has updated his website, and has now included a PDF of EVERY PAGE in the catalog, which will get you information on all of their . Sticker residue on case.". Alvarez began this series of serial numbers with 1 and ended with 12. Second Life Banjo--Ca (3)
Iida - 1976Catalog courtesy of Kelly Cole, Iowa City, Iowa, who has a 240. While I am looking at the neck, I check for a silky finish which allows a smooth sliding finger action. I also check the tailpiece. probably 80's still very nice~ I'm still looking for MINE (haha).. $23.76 shipping. (1976) Iida 5 - string resonator banjo in very good condition. Shows 2 horizontal folds and the , 8 hours ago Catalog Archive Subscribe to Our Mailing List Lessons 5-Star Gold Banjo 5th String Peg, Ivoroid Button, Right Angle Style Regular price $24.75 USD Regular price Sale price $24.75 USD Unit price / per . RARE Antique Banjo 6-String Stephenson Bros. 7th String on Neck pat. fieldho - Posted-02/03/2009: 20:31:48. From beginners to rock stars, millions of music makers rely on our Sales Engineers expertise to help achieve their musical goals. Enoch (2)
I suspect it is one of the earlier ones.
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Noodling around to demonstrate a really nice Alvarez Silver Belle bluegrass banjo.
The great thing is that it pictures each model front and back and describes their build components. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. on my site, but they belong here. Vega (19)
$449.99. I remember him having that banjo before 1980, so I am inclined to believe that the style shown in the pdf must have been in production for several years. yairi_luvr - Posted-12/13/2009: 10:24:33, FiveStringPop - Posted-12/15/2009: 03:42:00, I have a Whyte Eagle that I purchased new in August, 1977. New Remo head! Banjos 2 Click for PDF . Alvarez Banjo Catalog. S/N 11158A-5. Alvarez (5)
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It looks like a Silver Belle from the 1982 catalog that's posted in another thread, but the back is a dark tobacco burst, and the two circles on the backside have five lines: black, white, black, white, black. . Deering (22)
someone told me they thought it was made in Japan in the 70's or . The non Yairi guitars still said Alvarez. Were all the Abanez's 2 piece flange models? 3 hours ago No. Posted 11/3/2022 12:40:11 PM by Banjowarehouse_com - Country: United States - State: GA - ZIP: 30533Last Updated 2/27/2023 7:43:16 PM, Used - Excellent Condition
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Old Alvarez are great - I'm really considering getting a Denver Belle or Whyte Eagle to add to the growing family, Thanks Smeester, I've got a Denver Belle that I bought used years ago and always wondered about the year it was made. Last Updated 8/28/2017. Huber (7)
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The ebony fretboard binding includes wood marquetry. Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. Which guitar is the one you keep reaching for? It can make a song or, Alvarez is celebrating the return of rosewood to our guitars with two special dreadnoughts. Banjo Ukulele Uke 4 String, $18.26. Drum Dial Banjo Head Tension Meter.
It has flying eagles on the fingerboard but on the peg head there is kind of a horn thing . Bishline (4)
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I also have seen some with a rosewood fingerboard and ebony fingerboard, both with the squashed frog (flying eagle) inlay. 5-Star Gold Banjo Pegs, Ivoroid Buttons, Set of 4 Regular price $175 USD Regular price Sale price $175 USD Unit price / per . Email with any questions or for more photos. Zachary Hoyt (6), Search Agent: Get notified when new ads meet your criteria! Gibson (84)
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Nonetheless, the banjo was good enough for me get started on. Also, resonator back has nice bookmatching.Jim, yairi_luvr - Posted-06/26/2008: 13:08:53, Nice! 10-1/2 inch rim, double co-ordinator rod, 22 round-point L-shoes, flat hooks, grooved tension hoop, snake-head peghead, no insignia, oval label inside rim. It shows and describes the complete banjo line available from this German manufacturer at that time. Enoch (2)
Would still love to see good pix.. ;0)Thanks and best regards,YL, smeester - Posted-06/30/2008: 07:19:53, Hi All,My original post was to provide a reference to the banjo pages of the 1982 Alvarez catalog.
The fret board has minor wear.
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