11/27/2023 0 Comments Vintage 5 string banjo![]() ![]() The early features that are not on the later 70’s Whyte Eagles, are – in addition to the 3-ply maple rim (not the 10-ply rim of almost all other Whyte Eagles) – the smaller star on the front of headstock (later models had a larger star), no “Alvarez” logo just the eagle inlay, and a darker sunburst on the resonator and also on the back of the neck. It’s extremely rare to find a Whyte Eagle from this very early period (serial number is 1776), when they first came out and the company bent over backwards to produce an instrument with zero compromise, from the inlays to the maple rim. Neck is butterfly with ebony strip on back of neck, down the center. Sunburst finish maple banjo, Gibson-style 2 piece flange, full height 20 hole archtop tone ring, dual coordinator rods, flamed maple resonator, maple neck, chrome finish. Classy mahogany body and Pilgrim style Play to your best on a smooth rosewood fingerboard Enjoy stable. Here’s information about Ordering Instruments. Pilgrim by Vintage Progress 5 String G Banjo Details. Call us at 60 or E-mail us for more information. All used & vintage instruments are checked and adjusted, and any necessary repairs are done. Based on late 1920’s Vega Griffin (Tubaphone #9) style inlays, with engraved, carved heel. Here’s our selection of Used & Vintage Five String Banjos. They blow away most any banjo made and marketed (from any country) in the 60s, 70s and 80s– and they show no logos on headstock– just beautiful mother of pearl. It was a pretty short window of only about five years, when these banjos were made with this kind of craftsmanship. ![]() In fact it’s a remarkable recreation of that design (and sound) – a more faithful recreation that many Gibson post-war versions.īluegrass banjo players seek out the 70’s Alvarez Whyte Eagles, known for their tone and craftsmanship. 1912 The Dayton 5 string Banjo EXC+ Heres another one from my personal collection that has been a keeper for. the pot assembly is modeled closely on the Gibson TB3, archtop of the 1930’s.Recording King is the best vintage banjo brand bringing a modern twists to this old time instrument. Starting as a house brand for Montgomery Ward in the 30’s, they’ve been mastering their craft ever since. neck/head/inlays: based on the high end Fairbanks Whyte Ladye of the early 20th century– one of the most beautiful designs in banjo history Recording King Banjos Recording King has a rich history as an American instrument manufacturer.This should not be compared to later production Whyte Eagles in the 70’s – this is a very rare early one with unique features, described below, and great tone. And this instrument is from the first, early production– so it has the maple 3-ply rim. ![]() Rare Alvarez Whyte Eagle 5 string Banjo very early productionĮarly 1970s, but in remarkably original condition. ![]()
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