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Stream 1970s Iida model 227 resonator 5-string banjo (demo) by Jake Wildwood from desktop or your mobile device OSDN > Developer > iida > User History . I know this one has seen good honest use. The earliest known prototypes appeared around the seventeenth century in the Caribbean region and showed striking resemblances to western stringed … At the time these were superior to the Gibsons being built in the US. Local Pickup Only. IIDA NY Chapter Achievements: 2011 – Large Chapter of the Year 2008 – Tied for 1st place, Large Chapter of the Year 2001 – Large Chapter of the Year 2000 – Large Chapter of the Year Joined Reverb. It still plays solid and sounds very loud. Up for auction is a wonderful Iida Banjo& case! The IIDA New York Chapter is a professional networking and educational association of more than 800 Members in ten specialty Forums. This particular model is not for beginners but at the same time its not a high end instrument. Includes Gold Tone Hardshell Case. 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From about 1962 on and especially since 1970 there have been a large number of oriental manufacture banjos made to answer the demand. The lady who I am selling this for bought this for her husband who loved bluegrass music and showed an interest in playing the five string banjo. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Iida Banjo 5 string Vintage (model Unknown) at the best online prices at eBay! 1970’s IIDA 5 String Model 240 Arch Top Banjo w/ Gold Hardware and Hard Shell Case Weighs in at 11.4 pounds. It was the top of the line from this maker. c.1975 Japanese-made Iida Model 233 5-String Banjo While almost a Masterclone (Mastertone "clone") this Iida 5-string from the early to mid 70s is aesthetically a little different. Iida Banjo in good shape. This is a model #240 vintage Iida banjo built in the 70's. The back has some clouding and finish wear. Although there are now new banjos that include "Master Clone" as part of their model code, for years the term has just been shorthand for a copy of a Gibson Mastertone bluegrass-style 5-string. Add to Cart. This has been inspected and set up at the Banjo Warehouse in Atlanta Georgia. One area up near headstock where case lining has peeled little bit, but otherwise very good inside … It is in excellent condition. For greater savings check out our Used IIDA 232-1 Maple Banjo and get a great deal today! Iida (pronounced EE-da) Custom made Mastertone 19 fret tenor banjo. Asian Banjo Catalogs. Webb, Robert Lloyd (1996). I don't know much about banjos at all...I traded some equipment last year for it and just haven't played it or should I say learned to play it. Some of the hardware has some tarnish from wear. (there are only 4 strings on the banjo right now, I … The History of the Banjo. $1149. Case is also in great shape. Most banjos made between 1960 and 1990 had Remo Weatherking heads. IIDA Yosiaki's History. Just starting, then you will not want to upgrade for a long time. Local Pickup Only. Still, it boasts a very "Gib" build and tone and "why" becomes obvious in the fact that it has a big old flathead tonering on top of what appears to be a multi-ply heavy duty maple rim. This is an ideal intermediate banjo. Early History. Ring the Banjar!. Banjo was well taken care of and includes several receipts of work done from the 1970's. An illustrated history of the banjo featuring the world's premier collection. Iida Banjo in good shape. In fact, most banjos made since 1990 have Remo Weatherking heads, but the patent wore out about 1987, and other companies have made nearly identical mylar heads. By far and away most of these are entry level 5 string instruments, yet the basic construction for tenor, plectrum and guitar banjos is similar with a different neck and number of strings, so the information here applies to them … Watch. Iida - 1976 Catalog courtesy of Kelly Cole, Iowa City, Iowa, who has a 240. Vintage IIda Model 227 Resonator 5-string Banjo - circa 1970's. IIDA Oregon will be the face of professional interior design in the State of Oregon. Iida banjo model 235 from the 70's from what I've researched. ALL OF OUR SALES INCLUDE A 7 DAY FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Free shipping for many products! The evolution of the modern banjo is an interesting story in itself. ISBN 1-57424-016-1. Also see Asian Banjo Catalogs. Vintage IIda 5-string Banjo - circa 1970's- Grover. 7 additional strings are included(new in package) one string needs to be replaced on the banjo. Good. Wild Gear. Banjo Warehouse Atlanta Georgia. IIDA Banjo. This banjo has a pretty serious neck repair but this is a Vintage Japanese Banjo. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage 4 String Banjo Neck Parts Tuners Tuning Pegs Lida IIda Japan at the best online prices at eBay! I do business with them because they are not just looking to sell my any banjo. Kodansha International Ltd. ISBN 0-87011-605-3. Vintage Iida 5 string Banjo Left Handed Made in Japan with case. Mays Landing, NJ, United States. I have bought two banjos from Banjo.com and about to buy my third from them. I’ve used it for 35 years playing it for family, friends, and on stage professionally. Other than 1 broken string, Banjo seems to be in excellent condition. Iida 5 string banjo model 235. Free delivery for many products! Get a great deal with this online auction presented by PropertyRoom.com on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. This made-in-Japan Iida from the '70s features the classic "Wreath" pattern neck inlays and flathead tone ring, with a thick maple shell and mahogany neck and resonator. We will be a resource for our Members and people who seek the services of professional interior designers. These guys are just great people to go business with; knowledge, banjo players themselves, and just super nice. Centerstream Publishing. This is a Left Handed Iida Banjo that was Made in Japan in the 1970's and is all original. I am not a collector but when I start shopping, I typically look old. 2nd edition. Banjos: The Tsumura Collection. This vintage banjo is in good condition and sounds great(to my untrained ear! CALL TODAY 404-372-5482. I don't play banjo nor know much about them. Iida Banjo& Case! Iida or IIDA may refer to: Iida, Nagano, Japan; Iida (surname) International Interior Design Association, a professional networking and educational association committed to interior design This page was last edited on 3 May 2013, at 17:38 (UTC). I purchased the Iida 5-String Banjo in 1974. On the higher end of the Iida banjos, sunburst finished maple neck and resonator, fiddle shaped headstock, 19-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl hearts and flowers inlay, neck and resonator feature fancy wood marquetry, gold hardware, 11" plastic head, … Vintage Iida 5 string Banjo Left Handed MADE IN JAPAN. A short history of the banjo, with pictures from an exhibition at the MIT Museum. Comes with case and 2 new packs of strings. Description. IIDA wants to fund programs that drive our chapters forward, enrich the organization, and promote our mission of advancing excellence in interior design. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Make an Offer. The fingerboard has a few spots with a small divot in the wood.