This vintage Ibanez Artist Model 593 “Tree of Life” 5-string banjo is a stunning example of high-quality Japanese luthiery from the golden era of 1970s instrument making. Featuring ornate Tree of Life inlay along the fretboard and headstock, a multi-ply maple rim, and a smooth-playing neck, this banjo offers exceptional tone and aesthetics. It delivers crisp, articulate projection ideal for bluegrass, old-time, and fingerstyle players. In very near mint condition, this rare Ibanez Artist banjo is both a collector-grade piece and a serious player’s instrument—combining vintage beauty with professional performance. This is a closet queen original frets never played except I played it in my last recording and music Video see link for Video Video link. youtu.be/ZZTRPM1CmOg I purchaed this banjo from Mahar's Vintage Guitars in California waa never played I paid over 1400 for it. youtu.be/ZZTRPM1CmOg
