It was setup pretty good when I first got it but my dad had to make a few adjustments. In addition to the incredible history and sensational architecture there are amazing works of art hanging on the walls throughout the church. Model 239 - Gold version of model 237. Carver (1) Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Gold Star (4) Heartland (Robin Smit (1) Free shipping to the United States on orders of $500 or more. 'Dominant Seventh Chord D position - Help!' Chances are that if you visit Aachen for the history that you will find this church interesting. 2023 BanjoBuyer.com. Alvarez (1) $749.00 Had to be completely setup again. 3h 49m. Deering (25) Washburn (2) 4- Aluminum pot, flange cast into pot so the hooks go through it, flathead. Gold Star (1) Serial number 240T-M04786. I would recomend this banjo for someone starting out.It is not a Stelling or a Gibson but it will get the job done.If it is stolen then I will have to get my Stelling Red Fox..untill then I will keep pickin on my 229 Iida! Bacon (6) Check out the old Iida catalogs site for reference. White Mountain (1) Dahlonega, GA 30533. It really is a gorgeous, hand made banjo. This is definitely a good banjo to have because at this price it has some great use value. Geared tuners, 5th string tuner upgraded to geared tuner, adjustable tension tailpiece. Pisgah (2) This is a good looking banjo and the case is also in good shape. Weymann (2) Bart Reiter (2) Hopkins (1) We recommend booking Citykirche St. Nikolaus tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Every detail speaks of meticulous workmanship and superior materials. Ramsey (3) Year Purchased: 2001 Oops, looks like you forgot something. Enoch (1) Your instrument is ready to play as soon as it arrives. Helix (3) Also see Asian Banjo Catalogs. Bacon (6) Gibson Copy (1) This has a Washburn hardshell case which is a good case. Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. Frank Neat (2) Wildwood (2) PRICE REDUCED Vintage late 70's Iida Model 240 5 string banjo and original deluxe hard shell case. Gold Star (4) Gibson (37) This one features a fully-aluminum pot with integrated archtop-style tonering. We welcome visitors! This was Iidas top of the line during a time when Japanese banjos were in their heyday. Spain, Heartland (Robin Smit (1) Richelieu (1) About This Listing. Poor. The bridge has been replaced with a ebony capped maple three-foot option. One is between the 5th string nut and the body and there is a picture. Vega (19) Ramsey (3) Slingerland (3) In the banjo pictured above ( which looks like my 229T except it has 5 strings) The tone ring is outlined as the round raised portion within the larger circle of the rim, which is also aluminum. INNSiDE by Meli Aachen is located right in the heart of Aachen, within a walking distance to the Couven museum and the Cathedral. He decided to give it to me for a starter banjo when I wanted to learn how to play. Tuners still work well. The flange is nickel plated. Fairbanks (2) I also have several vintage banjo books that I will include along with a new set of strings and a new Weatherking head.There's been several folks asking about the D tuners. Aria (4) Price Paid: Don't Remember (bought USED) The trebly pluck of a banjo is an unmistakable sound and a cornerstone of folk-oriented genres. It has a very nice wreath pattern in MOP, beautiful maple neck and resonator, and wood marquetry binding.No major wood problems or scratches, neck is straight, only slight fret and wood wear, and 2 small holes where a sliding 5th string capo was removed. Cedar Mountain (1) CLICK HERE to check out the best Online Banjo Lessons Available Today!!! Epiphone (1) N/A. Aria (4) Stelling (11) Fender (8) The resonator and neck also look good. Posted By: Society Hill Generally good components. Rare and All Original Left Handed Gibson Earl Scruggs Standard 5 string Banjo. The St. Nicholas Church is a former Franciscan monastery church. Posted By: cthoreen All rights reserved. All Rights Reserved. or Best Offer. United States, AL, Gibson Kalamazoo (1) Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Baldwin (1) There are snowflakes for position markers on the fretboard. Buyer pays calculated shipping elsewhere. Supercharge your practice! Currency: On the appearance I have no problem with it.Being made in Korea I am surprised with the inlay,it looks great. Check out Banjo Warehouse for all sorts of interesting New, Used and Vintage Banjos for Sale! Instrument making should not be a hurried process. 3- Aluminum pot, shoes bolted through the pot, straight sides, archtop or flathead. Gibson Copy (1) I also have a picture that shows the neck heel got some sort of repair. The mahogany resonator features some lovely rope binding on the top lip. This is a solid $399 banjo that Im sure will find a good use in some musicians home. and a brass . Paramount (3) Kay (1) Slingerland (3) From my research I found that Iida's 240 model was their top of the line banjo. Please check the fields highlighted in red. . Jeff Menzies (1) The design borrowed heavily from the RB-800 of the day, but with a Cremona finish that avoided the cherry red of the RB-800.3 day satisfaction guarantee--if you're not happy with it, send it back! It has a raised head (archtop) bell-brass tone ring, 14-ply maple rim that is bound on the inside, and tube and plate flange. Ome (5) Yates (6) Richelieu (1) Kay (1) According to their catalogue specs, these were handmade banjos under the supervision of Teruo Iida. 2023 BanjoBarn.com. Weymann (2) Condition of Banjo: Used - Very Good Condition Good to spend a few peaceful minutes here while visiting the city. Heartland (Robin Smit (1) By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. I need to put a brand new tuner on it because one of them broke. Currency: The history of the church dates back to 1005, when a chapel was founded on the edge of the Market Square along the trade route to Cologne. We put a new Huber head on it which has been set to 90 on a drum dial. SS Stewart (3) . This has been professionally set up. $10.95 shipping. Please call or send us a note using the form to the right to schedule an appointment. Frank Neat (2) The position markers on the fretboard are snowflake mother of pearl inlays. 6 hrs, 'For Sale: 1927 Gibson Style 2 "Pyramid" Conv.' '. The head has been tuned, the bridge is set with correct intonation, the strings have been replaced and the action has been set. The Iida 240 is hand crafted under the personal supervision or Teruo Iida. I have always been partial toward older instruments. The first few frets show a hint of wear but thats it. Bacon (6) Vintage Iida Model 235 'Masterclone' 5-string Banjo - Made in Japan. Vintage Iida Model 227 5-string Archtop Resonator Banjo. There is some oxidation on the tailpiece but the hardware looks really good. it includes a gold plated sliding 5th string capo, gold plated Scruggs tuners as well as the original gold plated tuners in the original Scruggs tuners box. VINTAGE Iida 5 string Banjo MADE IN JAPAN. Gibson (71) SS Stewart (3) Rickard (1) By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Richelieu (1) 5-String Resonator Aria (4) Have a question about this instrument? The 240 is the finest banjo made by Iida. Slingerland (3) Setup. Baldwin (1) Ramsey (3) Gibson Copy (1) Item viewed 5241 times. Fresks may be interesting. Of course, this is not meant to be a substitute for playing the instrument yourself! This has an aluminum shell that also has the flange and tone ring. Iida Archtop 229 Review View all reviews for Iida. Alvarez (1) Vega (19) Recording King (10) Price Paid: (bought USED) ALL OF OUR SALES INCLUDE A 7 DAY FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Romero (1) Morgan Monroe (2) 'Dominant Seventh Chord D position - Help!' According to their catalogue specs, these were handmade banjos under the supervision of Teruo Iida. Ad Status: Sold, #56312 Example is an unmodified mid 70's Alegretto banjo. The rest look untouched. The bridge has been replaced with hand made barn wood three-foot option. Second Life Banjo--Ca (7) Gibson Parts (2) Sullivan (6) Not bad at all. Style I - same as BV except for 70's style RB-250 inlay. Yates (6) Practice Tracks for Banjo Pickers Deering (25) Even works well for clawhammer. Walk around this church and you will find lots of beautiful elements. Fender (8) Gold Star (4) Gibson (71) Banjos For Sale on Reverb. Nate Calkins (3) Gold Star (4) The head is original to the banjo. The model 240 (archtop) was Iida's top-of-the line archtop. Cedar Mountain (1) Probably ranked well in terms of performance in it's day. Alvarez (1) 404-372-5482. (sold), Iida Masterclone bluegrass banjo, resonator and case (sold), Beautiful Iida Model 231 5-String Banjo for Sale (expired), Vintage Iida banjo w/ lots of upgrades (sold), Vintage Iida Model 240 Archtop Banjo (sold), *SOLD PENDING FUNDS* GOLD IIDA 240 5 STRING ARCH TOP BANJO WITH NEW CASE MADE IN JAPAN (sold), Iida Model 240 Archtop - Made in Japan - SOLD (expired), Iida 5 string Banjo 70s era custom 233 (sold), IIda 1976 5-string Banjo Model 233 (sold), Iida 'Masterclone' Model 231 - Made in Japan (sold), Vintage Iida Model 235 - Flying Eagle 'Masterclone' (sold), Iida 6 string "Sonny Osborne" style Masterclone (sold). Brand: Iida This banjo has a pretty serious neck repair but this is a Vintage Japanese Banjo. (sold), banjo for sale: Iida 229, in great shape, with case, $325 (expired), Iida Model 237 - Made in Japan - SOLD (expired), 1970s Iida 240 Maple Banjo**SOLD PENDING ACCEPTANCE** (expired), Vintage Iida MASTERCLONE 5 string Banjo - Includes Hardshell Case (expired), Sale Pending: 1972 Iida Model 227 Archtop Banjo - Made in Japan (sold), Iida Model 237 5 String Resonator Banjo 1970's. This was Iidas top of the line during a time when Japanese banjos were in their heyday.This banjo is in excellent, near mint condition, with gold-plated metal that is in excellent condition with a small amount of aging on the armrest. Carver (1) Gibson Kalamazoo (1) . ODE (3) Apparently the same as the Bella Voce except for the inlay pattern. I want to thank everyone who expressed an interest and congratulations Mark. Crossrock 5 String Banjo Hard Case, Bluegrass Banjo Fiberglass Hardshell Flight Case with Straps. 7 hrs, We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The setup from the music store was very good,the action was good,and I have not made any changes since I purchased it ten months ago. Slingerland (3) Fairbanks-Vega (1) My dream banjo would be an earlyStanleytone or a style 5 raised head like the one Dr Ralph played on some of his early recordings but, like I said unless I win the lottery it will have to remain a dream & to be honest I still wouldnt part with the Iida. Epiphone (4) Model 240 - From the 1978 catalog, the model 240 (archtop) was their top-of-the line archtop. WE HAVE MORE PROFESSIONAL GRADE PRE OWNED 5 STRING BANJOS FOR SALE THAN ANY STORE ON EARTH, CLICK HERE to check out my selection of Vintage Japanese Banjos for Sale, CLICK HERE to check out my selection of Banjos for Sale, CLICK HERE for more info on Geoff Hohwalds Banjo Camps. The neck and resonator are made out of mahogany and the fretboard is rosewood. Yates (6) Gibson Parts (2) Wildwood (2) Bacon & Day (8) Bacon & Day (8) This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. The banjo has a really loud clean sound (I use an Emerson Power bridge) & Earl Scrugg signature medium strings I am going to change the skin for a 5 star like the ones used on the Stanleytones. Competitive shipping rates worldwide. Heartland (Robin Smit (1) :-), Price: $700.00USD Bart Reiter (2) AFP Kulesh Tone Ring and One Piece Gibson USA Flange make this banjo SCREAM!!!! All rights reserved. This banjo is in excellent, near mint . The early Japanese Iida was a very solid banjo made by a fine guitar maker who was a little lost in the art of banjo making. Gibson Parts (1) Fairbanks and Cole (1) Supercharge your practice! Even the aluminum rim ones can be worked up to sound pretty good. The original church dates back to the 13th century as a chapel but has under gone numerous additions and renovations. While walking around old town, The church devoted to St.Nicholaus can catch suddenly your eyes. Tailpiece plating is bubbling, a little corrosion on pot. VINTAGE Iida Model 227 5-string Archtop Resonator Banjo! Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. G-K. L-Z. It has a good tone. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Bacon & Day (8) I was my first banjo and I in fact tried a few times to "upgrade" but always seem to slip back into playing it and selling the more valuable. 5-String Resonator, ', 'For Sale: 1927 Gibson Style 2 "Pyramid" Conv. Jeff Menzies (1) $700.00 *SOLD PENDING FUNDS* GOLD IIDA 240 5 STRING ARCH TOP BANJO WITH NEW CASE MADE IN JAPAN (sold) Used - Very Good Condition / Country: United States - State: MO Last Updated 8/4/2015. This has the Classic Bluegrass Power and Pop that so many players Know and Love. There are no wood scratches, neck is straight and no fret wear. Shipping: LOWER 48 ONLY, $75 PLUS INSURANCE Must have been owned by a tinkerer. Brand New. Ramsey (3) I loved it so much that I eventually sold my Gibson Mastertone and never looked back. Overview. This is a nice touch. We have added one. 7 hrs, We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Condition of Banjo: Used - Excellent Condition Iida set the stage for the emergence of Japanese banjos in the 1970's. It is in excellent condition beyond some scratches on the back of the mahogany resonator (see . Very little fret wear, as you can see the armrest has some of the gold plating worn off, as does the tailpiece. Read more. Iida (2) This is a 1972 resonator 5-string archtop banjo Made in Japan by Iida (sometimes incorrectly referred to as Jida or Lida). Model 229 5 string Archtop Resonator Banjo. Includes original hard-shell case which is very sturdy and in good condition. Zachary Hoyt (12), Here's a beautiful tenor I've had sitting around for about 5 years and not getting played--it's time to thin the herd! Paramount (3) Hey! 2023 BanjoBarn.com. Fairbanks and Cole (1) Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright 2023 Banjo Hangout. Gibson Parts (2) To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. SS Stewart (1) This banjo is in very good condition (not mint), with gold-plated metal that is in good condition with a small amount of aging with a new top frosted head, tailpiece and armrest. Iida (2) About This Listing. Supercharge your practice! Enoch (1) Bishline (1) There's not much info out there on Iida and trust me I've looked, I believe they are a little known gem. I haven't seen enough of them or know for sure the dating of them is correct to say for sure. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Bacon & Day (2) I purchased this Iida 240 archtop a few years ago & was just doing some research into the history etc & have noticed that my banjo seems to be a one off! The original case is also in excellent condition. Your's is in fact fancier than mine but an archtop where mine is a flattop. ODE (3) Second Life Banjo--Ca (7) Huber (9) It looked pretty good for an 1980s archtop. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The fretboard is definitely clean with overall clean frets. Bacon (6) Frank Neat (2) Fairbanks (4) Our experts are ready to take your call. Brand: Iida Iida (2) . I have been playing it on average two hours a day for six days a week for ten months and nothing seems to have worn out .I would play this at gig if I had to. Fairbanks (4) Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: France, Jeff Menzies (1) At first I thought all Iida's were mastertone clones, but did discover by looking through old catalogs I found on line that they had a model that was called a masterclone. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Although there were a few dents and scratches on the head due to age. Gibson Copy (1) It had cast bell-brass tone rings, solid maple resonators, 14-ply maple rims, rosewood fret boards, MOP inlays using Gibson's RB-3 wreath pattern, 2-way truss rods, three-piece maple necks, and checker-board wood marquetry before the ivoroid grained binding. Get the best price for instruments you no longer want or need. Hatfield (4) 6 hrs, '1927 Gibson Style 2 "Pyramid" Conv.' Year Purchased: 2008 Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: old. This is an archtop banjo--they tend to be brighter than flathead banjos. Theres a nice Stanleytone for sale at Gruhns but its $8,000.my wife would kill mebut I would die happy. Washburn (2) United States, Lakeport, CA, 95453 White Mountain (1) Bart Reiter (2) Hopkins (1) 6 hrs, 'For Sale: 1927 Gibson Style 2 "Pyramid" Conv.' Good sound for a relatively inexpensive banjo. It is an instrument that rivals the great pre-war banjos in tone and beauty. Browse By Brand; Browse By Type; . Also includes a few extras that came with it--a couple tuning keys, some old strings (including a cool old Gibson box!) Orpheum (1) ODE (3) Huber (12) The bridge is set with correct intonation. I presume that yours is the 239 flathead? Description. 14-Day Return Policy. Huber (12) Orpheum (1) Romero (1) Prucha (3) This features a fast mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and a lovely Fleur de Lis headstock inlay. Gold Tone (30) All rights reserved. This is a vintage Iida 5 string archtop banjo which happens to be Made in Japan. Hatfield (4) If you continue, we will assume that you agree to, 'Dominant Seventh Chord D position - Help! MasterTone type banjos have a wooden rim with a metal tone ring seated on the wood. The banjo held up well for being 38 yrs. CALL TODAY 404-372-5482. Iida (2) Type: 5-String Resonator, EUR Morgan Monroe (2) Rickard (1) Wayne Norman and I corresponded about this banjo a while back, and he sent an email to the sellers asking specific and informed questions about the details. Nechville (2) White Mountain (1) Price Paid: 225 ($US) (bought USED). In Indetal you can marvel at lime kilns and a historic mine. Romero (1) Wildwood (2) I'll see if I can find any numbers inside the pot or resonator, but the original sales slip and tag tied to the banjo read Iida 229T It's looking more and more like a 230T to me. Iida banjos came in a range of models from 24-bracket bottle cap to some decent masterclones. Where Purchased: Ebay. Epiphone (4) What restaurants are near Citykirche St. Nikolaus? Beautiful vintage Iida 5 string banjo, Model 231-MO 4328. Please check the fields highlighted in red. The serial number is 240-L05574 which according to what I have read (A = 1958 first year of production) makes it a 1969 model. Prucha (3) Nate Calkins (3) 4-String Hey! Merry Christmas!For sale: my mid 1970s Iida Model 240 archtop banjo. Recording King (10) Shipping: $75 shipping to lower 48. Self-Guided Tour of Aachen with Interactive City Game. In the 13th century, a monastery complex was built near this chapel and not long afterwards, the chapel was replaced by a church in early . Romero (1) Paramount (3) Alvarez (1) What hotels are near Citykirche St. Nikolaus? My Iida tenor labeled as a 229 T is an archtop aluminum rim with the arch top tone ring cast in, 24 brackets, not a bottlecap type. It has a good tone. $15.00. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Nechville (1) Enoch (1) Model 238 - Likely was a chrome archtop, I have 3 original NOS chromed Iida arch top tone rings. I mainly play stanley style and it sounds pretty good for an archtop. Gold Tone (30) This is a guess as to model number. Rickard (1) Bart Reiter (2) From about 1962 on and especially since 1970 there have been a large number of oriental manufacture banjos made to answer the demand. 400+ tunes bundles available, each with chord charts and various speeds. Gibson Parts (2) Helix (3) Dr Ralph - Posted-12/02/2011: 16:24:33. . This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Ad Status: Sold, #84854, viewed 1300 times. The "Special Florentine" model has been seen in a December 2007 eBay sale. clone featherweight 4 ply rock maple pot with a dowelled and ledged lip for my Bella Voce and to fit a 70's NOS 4.4# Iida archtop ring (also over-height and chrome!) EUR historic exchange rates / currency converter. 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It had cast bell-brass tone rings, solid maple resonators, 14-ply maple rims, rosewood fret boards, MOP inlays using Gibson's RB-3 wreath pattern, 2-way truss rods, three-piece maple necks, and checker-board .

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