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Since we set these up before we ship this could also be used as a beginner banjo. This banjo is really good for $100 dollars and I think it will last me forever until I get a Gibson Mastertone.
There is a great deal of background history to take in. According to their catalogue specs, these were handmade banjos under the supervision of Teruo Iida.
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The first few frets show a hint of wear but thats it. 2023 BanjoBarn.com. Frank Neat (2)
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The original head is still in place and in great shape.
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One is between the 5th string nut and the body and there is a picture. Gibson Parts (2)
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For sale: my mid 1970s Iida Model 240 archtop banjo. Yates (6)
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Unique integrated archtop ring at top of metal pot. Hatfield (4)
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I need to put a brand new tuner on it because one of them broke. Thanks for looking. I presume that yours is the 239 flathead?
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Hey! 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.
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The 5th string tuner has been upgraded to a sealed geared tuner for ease of use and consistent string tension.
Vintage Iida Model 235 'Masterclone' 5-string Banjo - Made in Japan.
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Iida 240T Tenor Archtop, Beautiful! - Used Banjo For Sale at BanjoBuyer.com Please call or send us a note using the form to the right to schedule an appointment. Compared to a typical bluegrass style instrument of the same general fashion but with a big brass or steel ring and a multi-ply maple rim, this weighs in far less and is more weather stable: this whole banjo weighs .
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Thanks Gansenbelieve it or not I have looked at the inlays on every 5 string banjo currently for sale on BHO but as yet found nothing even close to itI thought that if I Googled Versatone it would come up with something but theres nothing!! 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. Enoch (1)
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By far and away most of these are entry level 5 string instruments, yet the basic construction for tenor, plectrum and guitar banjos . All Forums
As with any church it appeals to the architectural, historical and spiritual side of the visitors.
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Year Purchased: 2001
Even the aluminum rim ones can be worked up to sound pretty good. Shipping: $55 via UPS; insurance included
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Model 240 - From the 1978 catalog, the model 240 (archtop) was their top-of-the line archtop. The original case is also in excellent condition. Romero (1)
Style I - same as BV except for 70's style RB-250 inlay.
Iida 240 Archtop-can you guys help - Discussion Forums - Banjo Hangout 4- Aluminum pot, flange cast into pot so the hooks go through it, flathead. Hatfield (4)
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The mahogany resonator features some lovely rope binding on the top lip. Beautiful Church interestingly restored after a devastating fire.
This banjo is in excellent, near mint . Nate Calkins (3)
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As best I've been able to tell the instrument was made in 1970. Ome (11)
The mahogany resonator features some lovely rope binding on the top lip.
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It has a good tone.
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SOLD IIDA 240 GOLD ARCHTOP 5 STRING Price: $900.00 USD. Price: $400.00USD
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The banjo held up well for being 38 yrs.
The original head is still in place and in great shape. The position markers on the fretboard are snowflake inlays.The two-tab sealed planetary tuners are in excellent shape. It is a great banjo for th price and real piece of Made in Japan history.$425 obo plus shipping.
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It has a very nice wreath pattern in MOP, beautiful maple neck and resonator, and wood marquetry binding.No major wood problems or scratches, neck is straight, only slight fret and wood wear, and 2 small holes where a sliding 5th string capo was removed. Nechville (2)
Probably ranked well in terms of performance in it's day. Jeff Menzies (1)
Price Paid: 225 ($US) (bought USED). Good to see that the space is used so effectively for concerts and peaceful reflections. Fairbanks and Cole (1)
By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The original church dates back to the 13th century as a chapel but has under gone numerous additions and renovations.
(this thing is a tank!) SOLD Vintage Iida Model 240 Archtop Banjo Price: $700.00 USD. AFP Kulesh Tone Ring and One Piece Gibson USA Flange make this banjo SCREAM!!!!
This has been professionally set up at the Banjo Warehouse.
Citykirche St. Nikolaus, Aachen Our experts are ready to take your call. Buyer pays calculated shipping elsewhere. 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. Dahlonega, GA 30533.
Thanks again for your info I knew that someone out there in the BHO world would be able to help. Let me know if you have any questions! It looked pretty good for an 1980s archtop. historic exchange rates / currency converter.
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All Iida Archtop 229 Banjo Reviews - Banjo Hangout I sort of stumbled upon this church which was great find.
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I have no dislikes about the banjo at all. Ecumenical space in the city which has kept the structure of the old church but has adapted it to modern needs - many great artefacts to see.
Even works well for clawhammer. Includes original hard-shell case which is very sturdy and in good condition. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Discuss this Banjo
Every detail speaks of meticulous workmanship and superior materials. I hope that whoever buys this banjo enjoys it as much as I did. White Mountain (1)
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He decided to give it to me for a starter banjo when I wanted to learn how to play. But those are there and are the most serious issues.
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I got this from a posting saying that the letter immediately following the model A - V designates the year starting with A = 1958 and so on, but I have no definitive proof of this. Recording King (10)
Model 238 - Likely was a chrome archtop, I have 3 original NOS chromed Iida arch top tone rings. DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device.
It is in excellent condition beyond some scratches on the back of the mahogany resonator (see pics).This features a fast mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and a lovely Fleur de Lis headstock inlay. Richelieu (1)
. ', 'For Sale: 1927 Gibson Style 2 "Pyramid" Conv. Every instrument comes with a 7-day money back guarantee. I mentioned the neck has been repaired and there are two visible repairs.
I don't know what year this was made, but I'm guessing late 70's.
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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!) 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 . Good to spend a few peaceful minutes here while visiting the city. I loved it so much that I eventually sold my Gibson Mastertone and never looked back. The two-tab sealed planetary tuners are in excellent shape. more.
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$749.00 Walk around this church and you will find lots of beautiful elements. . If you aren't completely satisfied with you instrument, return it for a full refund. Morgan Monroe (2)
The tailpeice is always shown as a clamshell (I presume that this has been changed by a previous owner) also the words VERSA-TONE are inlaed in the neck & I cannot find any information on any banjo called a VERSA-TONE!
This is an archtop banjo--they tend to be brighter than flathead banjos. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Prucha (3)
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Please check the fields highlighted in red. Good sound for a relatively inexpensive banjo. 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! Wildwood (2)
Let me know if you have any questions!
The flange is nickel plated as it most of the hardware, including the original armrest and tailpiece.
The Parish Church of Saint Nicolas is a church, a little of the main tourist circuit in Aachen. This is all original except a new neck. According to the info on the Paul Hawthorn site (see below)the 240 inlay was wreath pattern,had checker-board binding however as you can see by the photos the inlay on mine bears no resemblance to any other banjo & the binding is a lot finer also the headstock inlay is also unlike any banjo in the Iida catalogue -, hawthorne.fastie.com/asianbanja_11c.jpg, Model 240 - From the 1978 catalog, the model 240 (archtop) was their top-of-the line archtop. Famous, popular hiking trail in the Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia. Serial number 240T-M04786.
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This has been inspected and set up at the Banjo Warehouse in Atlanta Georgia.
Anyhow from what I found they did try to copy the mastertones pretty heavily. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Greg Rich era 1989 Gibson RB3 Wreath Banjo. White Mountain (1)
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This is definitely a good banjo to have because at this price it has some great use value.
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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. All rights reserved.
Iida set the stage for the emergence of Japanese banjos in the 1970's. This banjo is in excellent condition and has a great tone! ARCHIVED TOPIC: Iida 240 Archtop-can you guys help, Please note this is an archived topic, so it is locked and unable to be replied to. Cedar Mountain (1)
Setup Rating: 8. Deering (25)
Poor.
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.
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Model 229 5 string Archtop Resonator Banjo.
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The resonator is made of flame maple and is gorgeous .
For Sale: Sale Pending: 1972 Iida Model 227 Archtop Banjo - Made in In Indetal you can marvel at lime kilns and a historic mine. 7 hrs, We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 6 hrs, 'For Sale: 1927 Gibson Style 2 "Pyramid" Conv.' Self-Guided Tour of Aachen with Interactive City Game. Frank Neat (2)
Better than basic tone ring banjos, but not as powerful as newer bell brass tone ring banjos.
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The shell is one piece and the flange and tone ring are simply cast on. Morgan Monroe (2)
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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.
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Year Purchased: 2008
This is a 1972 resonator 5-string archtop banjo Made in Japan by Iida (sometimes incorrectly referred to as Jida or Lida). Other Banjo-Related Topics
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! This is a guess as to model number.
The head has been tuned,the bridge is set with correct intonation, the strings have been replaced (JD Crowe strings are on there now) and the action has been set.
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1989 Greg Rich era Gibson RB3 Wreath 5 string Banjo with Hardshell Case. This was Iidas top of the line during a time when Japanese banjos were in their heyday.
'Dominant Seventh Chord D position - Help!' The position markers on the fretboard are snowflake mother of pearl inlays. This has been inspected and set up at the Banjo Warehouse in Atlanta Georgia.
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10 gauge strings and the action is set nicely. For sale: my late 1970s/early 1980s, maple, Japanese-made Iida Model 240 archtop banjo. 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. But the woods and overall instrument have aged beautifully and deserve to be played!
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A beautiful, well-made banjo in very good condition.
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Your instrument is ready to play as soon as it arrives. There are snowflakes for position markers on the fretboard. Gold Tone (30)
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There is also some rope binding on the top lip of the resonator which is another nice touch. Please check the fields highlighted in red.
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. Very little fret wear, as you can see the armrest has some of the gold plating worn off, as does the tailpiece. Bacon & Day (8)
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There are a few light surface and button scratches on the resonator but nothing serious and its minor.
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1970's IIDA 5 String Model 240 Arch Top Banjo w/ Gold | Reverb IIDA 240 Versa-Tone 5- String Banjo 1970s Burst (aka AIDA, - Reverb.com 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. What restaurants are near Citykirche St. Nikolaus? It has a very nice wreath pattern in MOP, beautiful maple neck and resonator, and wood marquetry binding. Aria (4)
Must have been owned by a tinkerer.
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Have a question about this instrument? MasterTone type banjos have a wooden rim with a metal tone ring seated on the wood. My dad played this instrument during his high school and college years. The flange is nickel plated.
2023 BanjoBuyer.com. Not the banjo's fault. This has been professionally set up. Setup.
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This banjo is in excellent condition and has a great tone!
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2023 BanjoBuyer.com. It is an instrument that rivals the great pre-war banjos in tone and beauty. 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 . Morgan Monroe (2)
3- Aluminum pot, shoes bolted through the pot, straight sides, archtop or flathead. . Beautiful vintage Iida 5 string banjo, Model 231-MO 4328. This is a nice touch.
This banjo has a pretty serious neck repair but this is a Vintage Japanese Banjo.
iida 229 or 230 banjo (age/value?) - Discussion Forums - Banjo Hangout I was only able to play for a few years before life got in the way and it got put away and unfortunately I never was able to find the time to pick it back up.