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One of Aria’s best banjos in its day, built in Japan in the 1970’s which makes this banjo over 40 year old. This 19 fret Aria Pro 2 tenor banjo was very much modelled on the Gibson Mastertone, so the neck profile is exactly the same. The headstock has the hearts & flowers pearl inlay and geared tuners. The fretboard is made from rosewood and the position markers are identical the Gibson hearts and flowers. Many of the Far Eastern banjos available today which may look similar to the Aria do in fact have cheaper components, even the inlays would be cut from plastic rather than mother of pearl. Everything from the tone ring to the selected woods are good quality and this reflects in the sound of this banjo. Whether it’s your first banjo buy or you are looking for a gigging banjo (a Fishman banjo pick up can be fitted to this model) this banjo ticks all of the boxes. Comes with a hardshell case.

• Built approx. 1977
• 2-piece maple neck
• Resonator has jacaranda veneer on back and sides with white concentric rings & checkered side walls
• 19-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl inlay position markers
• Planetary tuners
• bound fingerboard and resonator
• Headstock overlay features “Aria PRO II” logo and fancy inlays
• ~9/16″ multi-ply maple rim
• 11″ Clareen clear head
• Gibson Mastertone flathead style tone ring
• One piece flange
• 24 brackets with notched tension hoop
• Dual coordinator rods
• Engraved armrest
• Presto style tailpiece
• 1-3/16″ nut, ~23-3/8″ scale length
• Built in Japan
• With Hardshell case

For Sale £950

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This is the Goldtone IT-250 short scale 17 fret tenor banjo. A perfect choice for a fiddle player moving onto banjo. This model features the famous Whyte Laydie tone ring which adds carrying power to the tone, allowing the player to use a lighter touch for greater precision with the pick.

The IT-250R’s voice is efficiently directed toward the listener by the included resonator back. The neck and half-inch thick rim are made from solid maple which generates the great tone this banjo have. High-quality hardware ensures years of durability and ease of adjustment and maintenance. Any mandolinist will find it easy to switch off to the IT-250 and add an extra dimension of authenticity to their music. Comes with a good quality Grafton hardshell case with grey fur lining.

Banjo features:

• GT Master Planetary geared tuners
• Whyte Ladie tone ring
• Ebony fretboard with cloud inlays
• Vintage style armrest
• Dual coordinator rods
• 13″ maple resonator
• 5 Star head
• Finish: vintage brown over maple wood
• Scale length: 19 – 3/4″
• Nut width: 1-1/8″ (zeroGlide nut)

For Sale £895