Tenor

❌ SOLD ❌ Ludwig Ambassador Tenor Banjo Walnut, 1926

On July 26, 2018 /

The Ludwig Ambassador tenor banjo is an example of a business recognizing opportunity. The Ludwig Drum Company started in 1909 and by the early 1920’s realized that banjos are closely related to drums, and offered a range of models. However, by the early 1930’s as banjos started to wane, Ludwig moved back to its core business – and is still a respected name in drum manufacturing.

Vintage

Price: $999.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Gold Tone TS-250 Tenor Special Banjo

On July 25, 2018 /

Gold Tone TS-250 Tenor Special Banjo

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This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ C F Martin Style 1 Soprano Ukulele, 1917

On June 30, 2018 /

Here’s something special – a century old C F Martin Style 1 Soprano ukulele, built during the uke’s first rise in popularity. Eventually, the Ukulele became so popular that Martin had to expand their production facility. The Ukulele started to gain attention in the early years of the 20th century, and C F Martin made a few examples around 1906. However, these were built more like guitars and the relatively heavy bracing did not work well. In 1916, the company launched a new version with traditionally lighter construction and these were well received.

Vintage

Price: $1,100.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌ SOLD ❌ Williams and Son Echo Style 15 Open Back Banjo, 1895

On June 25, 2018 /

Just in time for Canada Day, here’s an 1895 R S Williams and Son Echo Style 15 Open Back Banjo strung with nylon, built in Oshawa, Ontario. To the Depression era, R S Williams was a prominent manufacturer of instruments, including pianos, guitars, banjos, mandolins and violins.

Vintage

Price: $669.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌ SOLD ❌ Gibson TB-250 Tenor Banjo, 1966

On May 31, 2018 /

For quite some time, Gibson banjos were standard professional grade instruments, and the Gibson TB-250 was their ‘entry level’ tenor banjo. From 1966 it was available as a MasterTone model with that tone ring. This model was built from 1954 to 1996.

Vintage

Price: $1,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Washburn Soprano Ukulele by Lyon and Healy, 1920s

On May 24, 2018 /

Here’s a treat – a Washburn Soprano Ukulele, built by Lyon & Healy during the 1920s in Chicago, Illinois and in very nice condition with the original canvas trap-door case. As to Lyon and Healy, towards the end of the 1970’s, the Steinway company purchased Lyon & Healy, spinning off their other efforts to focus on building quality harps. This Washburn Soprano ukulele is built with a mixture of Mahogany for the body and bridge, Spanish Cedar for the neck, Rosewood for the fingerboard and small pieces of Ebony for the nut and saddle. The top, back and soundhole are bound with a grained ivoroid celluloid.

Vintage

Price: $1,499.99 CAD

This instrument has sold

Tenor

❌ SOLD ❌ Ludwig Ambassador Tenor Banjo Walnut, 1926

❌SOLD❌ Gold Tone TS-250 Tenor Special Banjo

❌SOLD❌ C F Martin Style 1 Soprano Ukulele, 1917

❌ SOLD ❌ Williams and Son Echo Style 15 Open Back Banjo, 1895

❌ SOLD ❌ Gibson TB-250 Tenor Banjo, 1966

❌SOLD❌ Washburn Soprano Ukulele by Lyon and Healy, 1920s

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