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Recording King RK80 Banjo.

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Here is an RK80 Recording King mahogany banjo. It got rave reviews at last year’s Bluegrass Conference in Maleny, by all who played it.

This is a brand new high quality banjo from the Greg Rich era at Recording King.

It has a new moon bridge, a new tailpiece and has been beautifully set up and is ready to rip.

Retail price was $2700, with additional work valued at some $300, so is great buying at just $2200.

Email below for more details or questions or to arrange a test play in the Brisbane area.

1999 De Gruchy Concert Guitar

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For Sale:

Cutaway dreadnought body style with inbuilt L.R. Baggs bridge transducer pickup.

This instrument features:

  • Sitka spruce top
  • Indian Rosewood back and sides
  • Brazilian mahogany neck
  • Ebony fingerboard and bridge
  • New Zealand Pāua shell inlays in neck, around rosette and guitar top
  • 25-inch (63.5cm) scale, 1.75-inch (43mm) nut width
  • Gotoh tuners
  • Original TKL (made in Canada) hardshell case in mint condition

This guitar was built for me by the late Bryan De Gruchy and it is in original condition except for some minor scratches and tiny dents in the top and heel.

The sound of the guitar has really opened up over the years and it really has some volume. Several Adelaide players have commented that “this is one of the best DeGruchy guitars that they have played”.

This is a reluctant sale, but this guitar needs to be played and therefore it needs a new owner.

No trades or low-ball offers please.

Sold at: $3,500.00

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Recording King – RK 80

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I have an awesome banjo for sale at the moment that is a rare bird indeed. It is an absolutely brand new high-end Recording King, the RK80 which is a beautiful model that has not been made since 2016.

This model (if you could actually find one) sold for $2699 in Australia and represented extremely good buying. All the hardware is top-notch and as good as the hardware on $5k+ banjos. It is from the Greg Rich era when he was setting up the Recording King line of banjos a few years ago, so it has all the hallmarks of his expert input.

Do some research on this model and you will see what I mean.

I have included 2 very basic pics to give you an idea, and as you can see it is a mahogany model, nickel plated and the old 30’s-40’s replica look to it. A highly desirable banjo that looks and sounds great. A new tailpiece, a new bridge and a full set up by me included so it is ready to rip.

if you want to know more information please get back to me asap. This is for sale at only $2400 in a great hard case.

Peter Nahuysen
Bellbird Banjo Co
Australian Banjo Conference Convenor

Fill in the contact form below to contact the owner.

Wayne Sagmeon Banjo, 2008

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This banjo was made for me by Wayne Sagmoen of Minneapolis. It has a 12” rim, 1/4″ brass tone ring and Schaller tuners. It has a hard shell case.

The banjo is a copy of one Wayne made for Adam Hurt who wrote that Wayne: “based his rim design on the rare, innovative 1850s James Ashborn banjos featuring a wooden bracket band around the outside of the rim to eliminate the need for bracket shoes as well as the requisite drilling of holes through the rim in order to attach the brackets”.

The banjo can be heard on several of Adam Hurt’s CD’s including tunes from his ‘Insight’ CD: Garfield’s Blackberry Blossom (see below), Camp Chase, and Sally Ann.

My progressive arthritis is the only reason I’m selling this and other instruments. Please phone if you have any questions. I’m in Melbourne/Daylesford so can probably arrange for you to play it if you’re nearby.

The price is $2,000 AUD

To contact the seller use the contact form below:

Ibanez Artist

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Ibanez Artist 1970’s 5 string banjo.IbanezArtist-1IbanezArtist-2

This instrument was made in 1979.

These banjos were manufactured in Japan during the 70’s they were made and sold in direct competition with the then Gibson Mastertones and were a popular seller.

This is also a great banjo for a first timer or beginner.

Great condition, Great sound and fantastic playability.

This banjo has been professionally set up by banjo luthier Laurie Grundy of Grundy Banjos.

The instrument also comes with a vintage hard shell case.

The owner is asking for $2,200 or nearest offer.

Contact the owner below: