Vintage MIJ Iida Model 239 gold plated banjo- circa 1970's.
This was Iida's top-of-the-line "Masterclone" flathead banjo! It's "only" in good condition, due to needing a good set-up, and due to a pretty good amount of wear on the gold plating on the armrest/tailpiece. This one's still a looker though, and I've restrung it with a set of brand new strings, tightened the head in spots, lowered the tailpiece a bit- and, replaced the bridge with a Steve Huber bring that brings the tone on out.
Spikes professionally installed at 7 & 9...
I am no setter-upper, and more could be done to max this vintage five out...
Gorgeous two-tone maple neck has ebony fretboard with 'hearts and flowers' M.O.P. inlay, double bound with purfling, two-tone maple resonator - double bound with purfling and dual concentric rings, all gold plated hardware, engraved armrest, maple wood rim, heavy 20-hole flathead tone ring, tube and plate flange, 24 bracket notched tension hoop with round hooks, clamshell-style tailpiece, planetary tuners with geared 5th peg, dual coordinator rods, and new Remo head.
Ships in a plush yellow-lined period hard shell case in good overall condition- not sure, but it might be original to the instrument.
Well-packed and insured
$599- thanks for looking!!
