Vintage Banjo Catalogs & Literature
Out Of Print Digital Banjo Catalogs & Literature
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1912-14 THE BACON PROFESSIONAL BANJOS (Forestdale, VT)- Offering a Download containing high quality scans of the complete
reprint of the original 12 page catalog from the Forest Dale, Vermont days of this famous banjo company. Features 5-string
"Professional" and "Grand Concert" models..."Bacon Professional No.1", "Bacon Professional No. 2", "Bacon Special", "Bacon Grand Concert",
"Bacon Special Grand Concert", "Bacon Professional" Banjeaurine, and "Bacon" banjo mandolin (with same professional style internal resonator).
Also shows embossed leather banjo cases, Bacon's "neverslip" bridge, Hartnett Adjustable Tone-Lever (forerunner to the B&D Soft-Pedal mute!),
Hartnett Tone-Bar, Bacon-Goggin "Hold Fast" arm and leg rests, "no-knot" and Bacon-Kershner "Special" banjo tailpieces,as well as testimonials
from many banjoists from the period including Frank Bradbury, B.V. Kershner, D.E. Hartnett and E.F. Goggin. This is an EXCELLENT quality
reprint from the ORIGINAL catalog with good, crisp artwork. I know because I did the reprint myself back 30 years ago.
...a tremendous
resource. Download includes PDF
continuous document so you can see or print the entire document clearly.
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1969-70 BACON BANJOS (Gretsch) brochure- Offering a Download containing high quality scans of the complete
ORIGINAL 8 1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure from my personal archive. This digital brochure
shows and describes 7 Bacon Banjos available from The Fred Gretsch Company of Chicago at
that time. Shown and described are: Model 6572 BACON SERENADER 5 String, Model 6565
BACON SENORITA tenor, Model 6534 GRETSCH TENOR , Model 6579 BACON
SYMPHONIE plectrum, Model 6585 BACON NE PLUS ULTRA plectrum, Model 6563
BACON FOLK BANJO 5-string and Model 6564 BACON LONG NECK 5-STRING. Includes
the original retail price list dated 1969... this is a neat little digital brochure and a tremendous
resource. Download includes PDF
continuous document so you can see or print the entire document clearly.
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1924 " B&D MARCH" Tenor Banjo Solo- Offering a Download containing high quality scans of the ORIGINAL
Tenor Banjo Solo from my personal archive. This 3 page PDF includes the
original cover and two page sheet music from the "Silver Bell Series" .
Composed by Charles R. Shibley. This is a
sweet little folio that you can print and include in the case of your
Bacon banjo. Download includes PDF continuous document so you can see or print the entire document clearly.
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1931 BACON BANJOS catalog- Offering a Download containing high quality scans of the complete
ORIGINAL 4" x 9" sixteen-page catalog from my personal archive. This digital booklet
covers all of the famous B&D Banjos available from The Bacon Banjo Company of Groton, CT
at that time. Shown and described are: No. 1 B&D Special, No. 2 B&D Special, No. 3 B& D
Special, Silverbell No. 1, No. 3, No. 4, No. 6 Ne Plus Ultra, No. 7 Montana Special. Also has a 2
page center spread on the newly introduced Sultana Silverbell. In addition, all the other models
available are described and priced. Last few pages include Bacon bridges and strings... this is a
sweet little catalog and a tremendous resource. Download includes PDF
continuous document so you can see or print the entire document clearly.
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1928 EPIPHONE BANJO CATALOG- Offering a download containing quality scans of the RARE
5" x 8" Epiphone Recording duotone Banjo reprint from my personal archive. This digital catalog
includes all the top quality Epiphone banjos available at that time with illustrations and descriptions
of the entire RECORDING line: Artist, Alhambra, Bandmaster, Concert, Concert Special, Deluxe,
Dansant and the Emperor. Also includes the "popularly priced Epiphone banjos" like Mayfair,
Rialto and Peerless. Epiphone Strings, Picks & accessories also included. Download includes PDF continuous
document allowing you to see or print the entire catalog reprint clearly.
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1970 FENDER BANJOS catalog- Offering a download containing high quality scans of the complete
ORIGINAL 8 1/2" x 11" color catalog from my personal archive. This digital brochure
shows and describes all the Fender Banjos available at that time. Shown and described are:
ARTIST BLUEGRASS BANJO, CONCERT TONE CUSTOM BANJO (plectrum), CONCERT TONE CUSTOM BANJO (bluegrass 5 string)
, ALLEGRO BLUEGRASS BANJO, CONCERT TONE TENOR, ARTIST TENOR, ALLEGRO TENOR, CONCERT TONE PLECTRUM, ARTIST PLECTRUM,
ALLEGRO PLECTRUM, ARTIST 5-string EXTRA LONG BANJO, ALLEGRO 5-string EXTRA LONG BANJO, ARTIST FOLK BANJO (regular
length 5 string) and ALLEGRO FOLK BANJO. Download includes PDF continuous document so you can see or print the entire
document clearly.
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1967 FRAMUS BANJOS catalog- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (300 dpi) of the complete
ORIGINAL 7 3/4" x 7 3/4" six-page catalog from my personal archive. This digital
brochure (original is one piece of paper folded three times to produce SIX well-illustrated pages)
includes each and every page if full detail. It shows and describes the complete banjo line
available from this German manufacturer at that time. Shown and described are : TENOR
BANJO models 6/274 , 6/174 and 6/74. FIVE STRING BANJO models 6/75, 6/275 , 6/175 and
long neck 6/175 PS. Also shows and describes GUITAR BANJO models 6/76 and 6/176. There
is one MANDOLIN BANJO model 6/78 as well. Undated. Download includes PDF
continuous document so you can see or print the entire document clearly.
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1926 GIBSON MASTERTONE BANJOS catalog- Offering a Download containing high quality scans of the complete
19 page catalog reprint from my personal archive. This digital
catalog shows and describes Gibson's Banjos You'll Love To Play....including:
TB-5, Granada, TB-4, TB-3, TB-2, TB-1, TB-0, PB-3 (plectrum), GB-3 (guitar banjo), MB-3 (mandolin banjo),
UB-2 (uke banjo) as well as some pretty cool photos of banjo bands and some neat old accessories.
Undated. Download includes PDF continuous document so you can see or print the entire document clearly.
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1930-31 GIBSON BANJOS GUITARS MANDOLINS UKULELES catalog- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (150 dpi) of the complete
ORIGINAL 5 1/4" x 7 3/4" sixty-eight page catalog from my personal archive. This digital
catalog includes each and every page in full detail. It shows and describes Gibson's extensive
line of banjos, ukulele banjos, guitars, tenor guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, mandolas, mando
cellos, harp guitar and mandobass available at that time. Shows the early 1-piece flange banjo
models with double-cut peghead. Shown and described are : BANJOS...New All American,
Florentine, TB-6, TB-Granada, TB-4,TB-3, TB-2, TB-1, PB-4, PB-1, RB-3, RB-1, MB-3, MB-2, GB-3, Bass Banjo, UB-1, UB-2, UB-
3, UB-4. GUITARS...L-5 , L-4, L-3, Nick Lucas, L-2, L-1, L-0, TG-1, UKULELES...TU (tenor),
Style 1, Style 2, Style 3. MANDOLINS....F-5 (Fern), F-4, F-2, A-4, A, A-0, H-5 mandola (fern),
K-5 mando-cello, Style U harp-guitar, Style J mando-bass. Includes LOADS of cool photos of
endorsers with their instruments, orchestras, hawaiian players, etc. Undated. Download includes PDF
continuous document so you can see or print the entire document clearly.
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1937 GIBSON Catalog Y- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (150 dpi) of the complete
ORIGINAL 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" eighty-eight page Gibson catalog Y from MY personal archive. My digital
catalog includes each and every page in full detail showing and describing Gibson's extensive
line of TENOR BANJOS...TB-00, TB-1, TB-11, TB-75 also Top Tension TB-7 , TB-12 and TB-18.
PLECTRUM BANJO..PB-1. FIVE STRING BANJOS...RB-75.
MANDOLIN BANJOS...MB-00. ARCHTOP GUITARS...L-30 (new finish), L-37, L-50, L-4, L-7, L-10, L-12, L-5 and Super "400".
FLATTOP GUITARS....Nick Lucas, Advanced Jumbo, Jumbo "35", Century Model (L-C), L-00, L-0. HAWAIIAN GUITARS....
HG-00, Roy Smeck Model. ELECTRIC HAWAIIAN GUITARS...EH-100, EH-150 and Double Neck Hawaiian.
ELECTRIC ARCHTOP GUITAR...ES-150 (Charlie Christian) and Electric Mandolin EM-150 with CC pickup.
MANDOLINS...F-5 Fern, F-7, F-4, A-50, A-1 and A-00. Also H-0 Mandola, Style U Harp Guitar, Style J Mando-Bass, Uke-1,
TU Tenor Uke, UB-1 Uke Banjo as well as pages of accessories, picks, strings, steels, bridges, tuners, banjo supplies,etc.
Download includes PDF continuous document so you can see or print the entire catalog clearly.
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1939 GIBSON Catalog AA- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (300 dpi) of the complete
ORIGINAL 7" x 10" fifty-seven page Gibson catalog AA from MY personal archive. My digital
catalog includes each and every page in full 300 dpi detail as well as some supplementary material unavailable on
the other available Download of this catalog. It shows and describes Gibson's extensive
line of TENOR BANJOS...TB-00, TB-11, TB-75 also Top Tension TB-7 and TB-18. FIVE STRING BANJOS...RB-75.
MANDOLIN BANJOS...MB-00. ARCHTOP GUITARS...L-30, L-37, L-50, L-4, L-7, L-12, L-5, L-5 Cutaway, Super "400" and Super "400" Cutaway.
FLATTOP GUITARS....L-0, L-00, Jumbo "35", Jumbo "55", Super Jumbo "100" and Super Jumbo "200". HAWAIIAN GUITARS....HG-00, Roy Smeck Model.
ELECTRIC HAWAIIAN GUITARS...EH-100, EH-150, EH-185. ELECTRIC ARCHTOP GUITARS...ES-100, ES-150, ES-250 as well as pages of accessories.
Includes Price Changes effective October 25, 1939 AND the rare "Supplement to Catalog AA" dated October 1, 1940
with NEW EH-275, EH-185, ES-300, EH-100 , ES-100, ES-150, etc. Download includes PDF
continuous document so you can see or print the entire catalog clearly.
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1947 GIBSON catalogue- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (300 dpi) of the RARE complete
ORIGINAL 7" x 10" catalog from my personal archive. This digital catalog
includes every page of the original catalog showing and describing the complete line of fine acoustic
instruments produced by Gibson at this time. Includes illustrations and descriptions of:
Super 400, L-5, Super 300, L-12, L-7C, L-4, L-50, L-48, TG-50, GS-1, J-200, SJ, J-45, J-50,
LG-2, CF-100 GUITARS. F-12 and A-50 MANDOLINS. RB-150 and TB-100 BANJOS. Download includes
PDF continuous document allowing you to see or print the entire catalog very clearly.
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1951 GIBSON ACOUSTIC GUITARS Catalogue- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (300 dpi) of the RARE complete
ORIGINAL 7" x 10" catalog from my personal archive. This digital catalog
includes every page of the original catalog showing and describing the complete line of fine acoustic
guitars, banjos and mandolins produced by Gibson at this time. Includes illustrations and descriptions of:
GUITARS...Super 400 Cutaway, L-5 (natural), Super 300, L-7C, L-4C, L-48, J-200, SJ, J-45, J-50,L-50, TG-50, Gibson Classic Guitar,
GS-2, LG-2, LG-3, CF-100, J-185. MANDOLINS... F-12, A-50, EM-150 and Florentine Electric. BANJOS...TB-250, RB-150, TB-100 and TU-1 uke!!
Stars with Gibson guitars featured on the back cover! Download includes
PDF continuous document allowing you to see or print the entire catalog very clearly.
Great reference material.
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1962 GIBSON GUITARS & AMPLIFIERS catalog- Offering a Download containing high quality scans of the complete
ORIGINAL 8 1/2" x 11" catalog from my personal archive. This digital
catalog includes each and every page if full detail. It shows and describes Gibson's extensive
full line of guitars, amps , etc available at that time. Shown and described are :
Guitars...Byrdland, ES-350, ES-355TD / ES-355TD-SV, Barney Kessel, ES-330T / ES-330TD,
ES-335TD, ES-345TD, ES-125TC, ES-125T / ES-125T , ES-140T , Les Paul Standard,
Custom, Les Paul Special, TV, Les Paul Junior, Melody Maker, Melody Maker , Super
400CES, Johnny Smith, L-5CES, ES-175D, ES-125. Basses.... EB-0, EB-3, EB-6.
Doublenecks..... Double 12, Double Mandolin. Steel Guitars.... Multiharp, EH-620 Electraharp,
EH-820 Electraharp, EH-610 Electraharp, Skylark, CG-520 / CG-530 Console Grande, Century-
6. Amplifiers.... GA-1RT Maestro Reverb Echo, GA-2RT Maestro Deluxe Reverb Echo, GA-5 /
GA-5T Skylark, GA-8 / GA-8T Discoverer, GA-6 Lancer, GA-18T Explorer, GA-20T Ranger,
GA-30RV Invader, GA-40T Les Paul Model, GA-77RV Vanguard, GA-79RV Stereo-Reverb,
GA-80T "Vari-Tone", GA-100 Bass, GA-200, GA-400, GA-15RV Maestro 15 RV, GA-16T
Maestro Viscount, GA-45T /GA-45RV, GA-78RV Maestro Stereo. Acoustic Guitars... J-200N,
Hummingbird, B-45-12, SJN Country Western, SJ Southerner Jumbo, J-45, J-50, J-160, LG-0,
LG-1, LG-2 / LG-2 , LG-3, C-1 / C-1E, C-2, C-6, Super 400 C, L-4CN, L-7C, L-5CN / L-5CT,
L-48, L-50, TG-0, TG-50 / ETG-150. Banjos.... RB-100, RB-170, RB-250, TB-100, TB-250.
Mandolins... A-5 Florentine, F-5 Artist, F-12 Artist, Florentine Electric, EM-150, A-40, A-50.
Ukuleles... Uke-1, TU-1, BU-1 . Download includes PDF continuous document so you can see or print
the entire document clearly.
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1967-68 GIBSON FOLK INSTRUMENTS- Offering a Download containing high quality scans of the complete
ORIGINAL 8 1/2" x 11" brochure from my personal archive. This digital
catalog includes all twelve pages in full detail. It features Gibson's
line of flattops, classics, banjos and tenor guitars available at that time. Shown and described are :
J-200, Dove, Hummingbird, J-160E, Everly Brothers, SJN, J-45,B-25, LG-1, LG-0, FJ Folk Singer,
F-25 Folk Singer, B45-12, B25-12, C-8 Grand Classic, C-6 Custom Richard Pick , C-4, C-2, Flamenco 2,
C-1D, C-1E, C-0, TB-250, TB-100, RB-250 ("bowtie"), RB-100, RB-170, RB-180, RB-175, ETG-150,
TG-25N, TG-0. Download
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1966 GIBSON FULL LINE CATALOG- Offering a Download containing high quality scans of the complete
ORIGINAL 9" x 12" Gibson 48-page FULL LINE color catalog from my personal archive. This digital
catalog includes all pages in full detail. It features Gibson's complete line of guitars and amplifiers as well as mandolins,
banjos and steel guitars. In addition to the gorgeous full-page spread on the sunburst Super 400CES, you will see great
color photos and complete descriptions of the Johnny Smith, Trini Lopez Deluxe, Trini Lopez Standard, Barney Kessel,
Tal Farlow, Super 400CES, L-5 CES, ES-175D, ES-125CD,ES-125, Byrdland, ES-355TD-SV, ES-345TDC, ES-335TDC,
ES-330TD, ES-125TDC, ES-140T 3/4, ES-125T, ES-120T,ES335-12, Firebird V-12, SG Custom, SG Standard, SG
Special, SG Junior, Melody Maker, Firebird VII, Firebird V, Firebird III, Firebird I, Thunderbird IV, Thunderbird II,
EB-3, EB-0, EB-2, Double 12, Double Mandolin, Double Bass, over 15 different amplifiers (including the rare and
desireable GA79RVT, J-200, Dove, Heritage, Everly Brothers, Hummingbird, SJ Southerner Jumbo, J-50, J-45,
J-160E, B-25, LG-1, LG-0, FJ-N, F-25, B-45-12, B-25-12, C-8 classic, C-6 Richard Pick Custom, C-4, C-2, C-1D,
C-1, C-0, Flamenco 2, ETG-150 electric tenor, TG-25, TG-0, TB-800, TB-500, TB-250, RB-800, RB-250, RB-100,
RB-170, RB-175, PB-250, PB-100, Super 400C, L-5C, L-7C, L-4C, L-50, F-5 Artist, F-12 Artist, A-5 Florentine, Florentine
Electric mandolin, EM-150, A-50, A-40, Century 6 and Skylark Lap Steels an Electraharp and Console Grande too! Quite
simply the finest catalog any Gibson fan could hope to have! Download includes PDF continuous document so you can see or print the entire document clearly.
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1975 GIBSON BANJO SERIES- Offering a Download containing high quality scans of the complete
ORIGINAL 7 1/2" x 11" brochure from my personal archive. This digital
catalog includes all twelve pages in full detail. It shows and describes Gibson's
full line of banjos available at that time. Shown and described are :
All American (5-string!), RB-800, RB-350, RB-250, RB-100, Florentine Tenor, TB-800 and PB-800.
Also describes TB-100, TB-250 and PB-250 (all three not shown). Roy Clark on the cover playing his Mastertone! Download
includes PDF continuous document so you can see or print the entire document clearly.
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1980 GIBSON GUITARS catalog- Offering a Download containing high quality scans of the complete ORIGINAL color catalog
from my personal archive. This digital catalog includes each and every page if full detail. It
shows and describes: Electric guitars...Kalamazoo Award Model, Super V CES, Super 400CES,
L-5CES, JSD, Byrdland, Super 400C, L-5C, Howard Roberts Artist, Howard Roberts Custom,
Howard Roberts Fusion, ES-175/CC, ES-175D Les Pauls: Les Paul Artist, Les Paul Artisan, Les
Paul Custom, Les Paul Pro Deluxe, Les Paul Standard, Les Paul Deluxe. Thinline guitars...ES-
Artist, ES-355TDSV, ES-347TD, ES-345TDSV, ES-335PRO, ES-335TD. Solid body
guitars...Flying V-II, L-5S, Explorer II, 335-S Deluxe, SG Standard, EDS-1275, RD Artist, The
"Paul" (Standard), The "SG" (Standard), 335-S Custom, The "Paul" (Deluxe), The "SG"
(Deluxe), 335-S Standard, Sonex-180 Custom, Sonex-180 Standard, Sonex-180. Deluxe
Basses... RD Artist bass, Ripper L9-S, G3, Grabber. Acoustic Guitars... J-200, Dove, Heritage,
Hummingbird, J-55, J-50/a>, J-45, J-40. Banjos & Mandolin... F-5L, All American, Florentine,
800 series, 250 series. Download includes PDF continuous document so you can see or print the entire
document clearly.
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1982 GOLD STAR BANJO catalog- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (300 dpi) of the complete
ORIGINAL 8 1/2" x 11" color brochure from my personal archive. This digital brochure is a
single piece of paper folded in thirds to produce 6 full color pages showing and describing Gold
Star mahogany and maple ARCHTOP series banjos available at that time.
Shown and described are : Hearts & Flowers Model HF12 (maple), Model HF11 (mahogany),
Model FE11 (Flying Eagle mahogany), Wreath Models W11 (mahogany) and Model W12
(maple). Also includes 1982 dealer pricelist with discount prices included. Download includes PDF
continuous document so you can see or print the entire document clearly.
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1982 GOLD STAR BANJO catalog- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (300 dpi) of the complete
ORIGINAL 8 1/2" x 11" color brochure from my personal archive. This digital brochure is a
single piece of paper folded in thirds to produce 6 full color pages showing and describing Gold
Star mahogany FLATHEAD series banjos available at that time.
Shown and described are : GF100FE (Flying Eagle), GF100W (Wreath), GF100 HF (Hearts &
Flowers) and GF85 (RB-3 inlay). Additional photos show construction details making these
some of the finest production banjos made. Also includes 1982 dealer pricelist with discount
prices included. Download includes PDF continuous document so you can see or print the entire
document clearly.
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1975 GREAT LAKES Banjo catalog- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (300 dpi) of the RARE complete
ORIGINAL 8 1/2" x 11" 25-page catalog from my personal archive. This digital catalog
shows and describes the complete line of top quality open back and resonator banjos produced by
the way-too-short-lived Great Lakes Banjo Co. in Ann Arbor Michigan at this
time. Illustrations and descriptions of all the 5 string banjos included:
Vanguard, Standard, Blue Ribbon, No. 4, No. 5, Bill Keith Special, Elite and Presentation. Also
includes the original price list dated June 1st, 1975. Download includes PDF continuous document
allowing you to see or print the entire catalog clearly.
Can't be without this one!
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1936 GRETSCH BROADKASTER BANJOS catalog- Offering a Download containing high quality scans of a RARE Gretsch
Broadkaster banjo catalog from my personal archive. This digital catalog
shows and describes "7 HANDSOME MODELS FROM $50-$200." offered by Gretsch at this time.
Illustrations and descriptions of Gretsch Broadkaster & Orchestrella models as well as their
complete line of other banjos and accessories. Download includes PDF continuous document allowing you to see or print
the entire catalog very clearly. Really a sweet one!
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1978 HOHNER BANJOS Mandolins Ukuleles catalog- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (300 dpi) of the 8 1/2" x 11" full color 12-
page catalog showing and describing the complete line including the rare HB-800 Limited
Edition "tree of life" inlaid 5 string banjo! Other banjo models included are HB-450, HB-350,
HB-120V, HB-118, HB-117, HB-115, HB-305, HB-100F (folk), HB351F (folk). Mandolins
include HM-100, HM-108, HM-110, HM-150, HM-390 limited edition F-5 copy, HM-20,
HM-105, HM-200E and Ukulele models HU-3, HU-6, HU-9, HU-10. Cool original catalog and a
great resource. Download includes PDF continuous document allowing you to see or print the entire
catalog clearly.
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1975 IBANEZ ARTIST BANJOS Catalogue- Offering a Download
containing 9 high quality scans of the RARE complete
ORIGINAL 8 1/2" x 11" FULL color catalog including every page of the original catalog showing and describing the
complete line of fine BANJOS produced by Ibanez at this time. Color illustrations and descriptions of:
model 591 FB (FB= Five String Banjo), model 591 PB (plectrum), model 591 TB (tenor banjo). Also model 590 in FB, TB and
PB and the exquisite model 593 FB with vine inlaid fingerboard. All the Mastertone style instruments are
beautifully represented in lavish color photographs with excellent descriptions. Download
includes
PDF continuous document allowing you to see or print the entire catalog very clearly.
Great reference material.
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1976 IBANEZ ARTIST BANJOS Catalogue- Offering a Download
containing 12 high quality scans of the RARE complete
ORIGINAL FULL color catalog including every page of the original catalog showing and describing the
complete line of fine BANJOS produced by Ibanez at this time. Color illustrations and descriptions of:
the exquisite model 593 FB with vine inlaid fingerboard, model 592G FB (FB= Five String Banjo, gold),
model 592 FB (5 string), model 592 PB (plectrum), model 592 TB (tenor banjo). Also model 591 in FB, TB and
PB and the 589 in FB (5 string), TB (tenor) and PB (plectrum). Last are the 590 models in FB, TB & PB as well.
All the Mastertone style instruments are
beautifully represented in lavish color photographs with excellent descriptions. Also includes loads of parts.
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Great reference material.
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1982 IBANEZ BANJO & MANDOLIN Catalogue- Offering a Download
containing high quality scans (300 dpi) of the RARE complete
ORIGINAL 8 1/2" x 11" FULL color catalog from my personal archive. This digital catalog
includes every page of the original catalog showing and describing the complete line of fine BANJOS
and MANDOLINS produced by Ibanez at this time. Color illustrations and descriptions of:
Mountaineer 5 strings BJ350 (chrome), BJ350G (gold). Hunter 5 string BJ250, Hunter tenor BJ240 and Blue
Mountain 5 string BJ150. Ibanez Artist mandolins 528, 529 and Flat Back mandolins models 511, 513 and 511AV.
Also includes Round Back Mandolins models 600, 602 and 606. All instruments beautifully represented in lavish
color photographs with excellent descriptions. Download
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Great reference material.
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1978 Iida BANJOS Catalogue- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (300 dpi) of the RARE complete
ORIGINAL 8 1/2" x 11" FULL color catalog from my personal archive. This digital catalog
includes every page of the original catalog showing and describing the complete line of fine BANJOS
produced by Iida at this time. Color illustrations and descriptions of:
FIVE STRING Models 223 & 225, Model 226 & 229, Models 227, 230 & 231,
Models 232-1 & 233, BELLA DONNA (Vega Tubaphone #9 style), Model 235 mastertone copy (available in 4 different inlay patterns), Model
237, 239 & 240, Model FB550 & FB440 open back Folk Banjos, Model 227BM (banjo mandolin), Model 260 SIX string banjo, and Models
239T (tenor) and 231P (plectrum). Download includes
PDF continuous document allowing you to see or print the entire catalog very clearly.
Great reference material.
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1935 PARAMOUNT & LANGESTILE BANJO Brochure- Offering a Download containing high quality scans of some RARE prewar Paramount pages
containing illustrations and information on their late production banjos.
There are a total of SIX pages excerpted from a 1935 catalog of a major retailier showing "STUDENT PRINCE" tenors, "LANGE CRAFT" model
numbers 14, 18, 20 & 24 and PARAMOUNT Style 1, Style X & Style B. Additionally there are a couple of rarely seen Paramount "NEW MODELS" called "The Trooper" &
"The Rhythm Special"! This exciting collection also includes a couple of pages of interesting banjo accessories as well.
Download includes PDF continuous document allowing you to see or PRINT the entire collection clearly.
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1930 SUPER-PARAMOUNT BANJO Brochure- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (300 dpi) of the RARE complete
reprint of the 8 1/2" x 11" prewar Paramount brochure with 16 black & white pages
(not counting covers) containing illustrations and information on these banjos.
Shows Paramount Style No. 1, Style B, Leader, Aristocrat Special, Artcraft,
Super Paramount models..., Artist Supreme, Artist Professional, Artist Supreme and the
unique Paramount Spanish Guitar too! Good reference if you missed out on this reprint.
Download includes PDF continuous document allowing you to see or PRINT the entire brochure clearly.
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1982 SAGA BANJOS catalog- Offering a Download containing high quality scans of the RARE complete
ORIGINAL Saga Banjos catalog shown. This digital catalog
of 6 scans shows and describes the complete line of banjos offered at that time.
Illustrations and descriptions of Style I, Style II, Special Florentine, Style III, Student
and Bella Voce as well as specifications. Download includes PDF continuous
document allowing you to see or print the entire catalog clearly.
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1980s SAGA BANJO KITS CATALOG- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (300 dpi) of the RARE complete
ORIGINAL 9" x 12" catalog with 11 numbered pages
(not counting covers) of photos and information on SAGA BANJO KITS.
Features The RK-6 based on classic banjo designs from the mid-30s, the RK-4 , OK-4 (Whyte Laydie), RK-2 and
OK-2, along with a page of accessories and another with all specifications.
Download includes PDF continuous document allowing you to see or PRINT the entire manual very clearly.
Brilliant out of print reference.
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1930s SLINGERLAND GUITAR BANJO MANDOLIN UKE Catalogue- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (300 dpi) of the RARE complete
ORIGINAL 4" x 9" undated (30s era) catalog with 24 numbered pages. This digital catalog
includes every page of the original catalog showing and describing the complete line of fine
Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins and Ukuleles produced by Slingerland at this time. Includes illustrations and
descriptions of:
ARCHED TOP GUITARS...NITE HAWK no.83, SONGSTER no. 81, MAYBELLS no. 76, no. 82, no. 84 and no. 85;
FLAT TOP GUITARS...MAYBELL no. 25, no. 7, no. 75, no. 5, no. 24...COLLEGE PAL GUITARS no. 0 , no. 1, no. 2;
MANDOLINS...SONGSTER no. 181, MAYBELL no. 182, no. 32; BANJOS...MAYBELL, TROUBADOUR, DELUXE no. 454, SONGSTER,
RECORDING NITE HAWK no. 428 & MAYBELL QUEEN.
Also includes a page of 5 ukes and prices on all instruments. Download includes
PDF continuous document allowing you to see or print the entire catalog very clearly.
Great reference material.
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1977 ARTHUR E. SMITH BANJOS catalog- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (300 dpi) of the RARE complete
ORIGINAL 6 1/2" x 9 1/2" 16-page catalog from my personal archive. This digital catalog
shows and describes the complete line of quality banjos produced by this too-short-lived
Massachusetts company. Shown and described are the following FIVE string banjos:
Northhampton, Shelburne I, II, III, IV and Professional (internal resonators).
Also photos from the shop and detailed illustrations of necks and pots.
Cool Original digital catalog and a tremendous resource. Dated 1977. Includes 1977 price list.
Download includes PDF continuous document so you can see or print the entire catalog in ultimate
clarity.
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1928 VEGA VEGAPHONE BANJOS & VEGAVOX catalog- Offering a Download containing high quality scans of the RARE complete
8" x 11" 24 page catalog reprint from my personal archive. This digital catalog shows and
describes the complete line of Vega Regular Banjos. Shown and described are:
Style "N" Special Tenor (w/res & flanges), "Little Wonder" Special Tenor (ditto),
"Whyte Laydie" Special Tenor, Little Wonder open back, "Professional" Tenor,
"Soloist" Vegaphone, "Artist" Vegaphone, "Deluxe" Vegaphone. Includes illustrations and
descriptions of Vegavox models I, II, III, IV, Vega Tenor Guitar and Tenor Lute.
Strings, cases, artists with their Vegas too!! Also a page describing (not shown) the
rare "Ultra Deluxe" Vegaphone and VegaVox models that were available on special order basis.
Cool digital catalog and a tremendous resource. Undated. Download includes PDF continuous
document so you can see or print the entire catalog very clearly.
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1930s VEGA BANJOS catalog- Offering a Download containing high quality scans of the RARE complete
ORIGINAL 8" x 11" 24 page catalog from my personal archive. This digital catalog shows and
describes the complete line of Vega Regular Banjos. Shown and described are:
Style "N" Tenor, "Little Wonder" Tenor, "Whyte Laydie" Tenor, "M" Tubaphone Tenor,
"Senator" Plectrum Banjo, Regent Plectrum Banjo, "No. 2 Whyte Laydie" Plectrum, "No. 7
Whyte Laydie" (5 string), No. 3 Tubaphone Plectrum, "Regular Five String" (tubaphone #3
w/gryphon), "Style K" mandolin banjo, "Little Wonder" mandolin banjo, "L Whyte Laydie"
mandolin banjo, "S Tubaphone" mandolin banjo, "X" Tubaphone mandolin banjo, Vega "Little
Wonder" Guitar Banjo, Vega "M" Tubaphone Guitar Banjo. Also accessories like the
"Magnatone" pie-plate hub cap resonator, Vega bridge , strings "Construction Features." Cool
Original digital catalog and a tremendous resource. Undated. Download
includes PDF continuous document so you can see or print the entire catalog very clearly
.
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1968 VEGA BANJOS brochure- Offering a Download
containing high quality scans of the complete
ORIGINAL 8 1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure from my personal archive. This digital brochure
shows and describes 12 Vega Banjos available from Vega Instrument Co., Inc at that time.
Shown and described are: RANGER, PRO II, WONDER, EARL SCRUGGS MARK II, SONNY
OSBORNE, SCRUGGS SOLOIST, V.I.P., VEGA VOX I, VEGA VOX III, VEGA VOX IV,
FOLKLORE and PETE SEEGER . Dated September 1968, this is a neat little digital brochure
and a tremendous resource. Download
includes PDF continuous document so you can see or print
clearly the entire document.
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1970 VEGA BANJOS brochure- Offering a Download
containing high quality scans of the complete
ORIGINAL 8 1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure from my personal archive. This digital brochure
shows and describes 7 Vega Banjos available from Vega of Boston (A Part Of The CF Martin
Organisation) at that time. Shown and described are: "WONDER", BOBBY JOE FENSTER,
VEGA VOX I, VEGA VOX IV, FOLKLORE, PETE SEEGER and V.I.P.
dated Fall 1970, this is a neat little digital brochure and a tremendous resource. Download
includes PDF
continuous document so you can see or print the entire 4 page very clearly.
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1976 VEGA BANJOS Catalog- Offering a Download
containing high quality scans of the complete
ORIGINAL 4" x 9" twenty-page booklet style catalog from my personal archive. This digital
catalog shows and describes Vega Banjos available from Vega (A Part Of The CF Martin
Organisation) at that time. Shown and described are : "Folk Wonder", "Folk V.I.P.", "No. 2 Tu-
Ba-Phone XL" (long neck), "No. 2 Tu-Ba-Phone", "V.I.P.", "Wonder", "Vega Vox I", "V-41",
"Vega Vox IV" , "V-45", "Vega Vox 45" and the top of the line "Ultra-Vox V". dated January
1976, this is a neat little digital brochure and a tremendous resource. Download
includes PDF
continuous document so you can see or print the entire catalog very clearly
.
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1970s WILDWOOD BANJO COMPANY CATALOG- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (300 dpi) of the complete
ORIGINAL 7 1/2" x 10" black & white catalog with 12 pages
(counting covers) of photos and information on Mark Platin's fine banjos.
Includes information on the company, necks, rims, tone rings, testimonials from John Burke & Art Rosebaum,
photos and specifications on THE MINSTREL, THE TROUBADOR, THE ARTIST, THE SOLOIST and THE PARAGON.
Download includes PDF continuous document allowing you to see or PRINT the entire manual very clearly.
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1980s WILDWOOD BANJO COMPANY CATALOG- Offering a Download containing high quality scans (300 dpi) of the complete
ORIGINAL 8 1/2" x 11" color brochure with photos and information on Mark Platin's fine banjos.
One piece of paper folded to create 6 panels, this catalog includes descriptions and
photos of the TRADITIONAL (open back) line consisting of THE MINSTREL, THE TROUBADOR & THE HEIRLOOM as well
as the BLUEGRASS line (resonator models) including THE ARTIST, THE PARAGON & THE SOLOIST. Also includes
construction/shop photos (b&w) and info on necks, rims, inlays, tone rings, resonators and warranties.
Download includes PDF continuous document allowing you to see or PRINT the entire manual very clearly.
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Huge Lot of Vintage Banjo Spec Sheets- Offering for your enjoyment and edification, a PDF download containing high quality black and white scans of some of the banjos that have passed through my shop over the years.
Some of the many banjos that passed through my shop over the years lingered just long enough for me to get a copy of their inlay patterns. Time permitting I'd take the necks to the local
copy store and lay them right on the glass. The resulting actual size copies of pegheads and fingerboards were then pasted to a standard 8 1/2" x 11" page and kept for reference.
I found them very useful when it came to restoration or building. Over the years many fellow banjo enthusiasts have requested copies of these sheets so I'm making them available digitally
in PDF continuous document format. All together there are over 50 scans I think...some of the Banjos included are:
1900s Acme Professional 5 string ..
1930s B&D Montana #1 Silverbell Plectrum
1920s B&D Montana #1 Silverbell Tenor
c.1929 B&D Montana #3 Silverbell Tenor
c.1925 B&D Silverbell #1 Tenor
1935 B&D Serenader #1 Silverbell Tenor
c.1908 Bacon Professional FF İChubby Dragonİ
c.1910 Bacon Special Grand Concert
W. A. Cole 5 string
W. A. Cole ECLIPSE İMan In The Moonİ
Epiphone B Recording Tenor
Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No 2 #20788
Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No 2 #20788 Gryphon Peghead
Gibson TB-2 No. 8851-19 Tenor
Gibson TB-3 "Wreath" Tenor
Orpheum #3 Special 5-string
Orpheum #3 Special 5-string (Detailing Carved Heel)
Orpheum #3 & Paramount A Pegheads
Paramount Style A Tenor
Paramount Style B Tenor
Paramount Style E Plectrum
Paramount Style E Plectrum (Detailing Peghead & Carved Heel)
Paramount Style A Peghead
Stewart Special Thoroughbred sn 57113
Fairbanks-Vega Tubaphone #3 İFlowerpotİ
Fairbanks-Vega Tubaphone #9 styleX no49304
Fairbanks-Vega Tubaphone #9 Style X Peghead
Fairbanks-Vega Tubaphone #9 Style X Peghead Backside
Vega Tubaphone #9 Style X no54397 (short scale Tenor)
THREE Vega Tubaphone #9 Pegheads
Vega Artist Peghead no69750
Vega Whyte Laydie #7 Plectrum no51838
Vega Whyte Laydie #7 Flowerpot (Detail Peghead)
FOUR different Vega Pegheads
Vega Vegaphone Artist Tenor No 69750
Washburn 5-string Vine Inlay
Weymann Style 1 Tenor No38596
Fairbanks WhyteLaydie #7 No21508
Vega Whyte Laydie #7 "Flowerpot" No68852
Vega Whyte Laydie #7 "Flowerpot" No68851
These prove to be very useful reference sheets for builders and restorers.
Download includes PDF continuous document allowing you to see or PRINT the entire manual very clearly.
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Huge Collection - 52 Hi Grade Vintage 5 string Banjos- Offering for your enjoyment and edification, a download containing high quality scans of some of the finest 5 string banjos that have been photographed over the years in PDF format.
Some were fortunate enough to locate and purchase one of the limited edition (only 500 produced) banjo cards showing, in high resolution color photos, the mind-numbing collection of open back
banjos assembled by one of the world's most distinguished collectors. Here, in high resolution, is a collection of 52 different high grade 5 strings. The collection has been painstakingly
edited to afford a single page view of both the catalog view of the banjo fingerboard and peghead alongside the banjo card full view. I'm making them available digitally in PDF continuous
document format. All together there are 52 scans and, as mentioned, each scan shows BOTH the catalog view and the banjo card view in much larger format than the original cards and catalog. I
think it was worth the enormous effort. the FIVE STRING Banjos included are:
George Washburn Vine Inlay ..
J.C. Haynes Baystate fancy engraved pearl
George Washburn tree of life
H.C. Dobson Presentation
A.C. Fairbanks Special Electric No. 6
A.C. Fairbanks Special Electric No. 5
A.C. Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No. 7
Vega Whyte Laydie No. 7
Weymann & Son Vine Inlay
Weymann & Son Presentation Grade inlay
Weymann & Son Double Vine Inlay
N.B. Curtiss Vine Inlay
Bacon Special Grand Concert
Luscomb fancy inlay
W.A. Cole "Butterfly" Eclipse
Buckbee fancy inlay
Ed L. Bailey Continuous Vine Inlay
R.S. Williams Echo 800 vine inlays
H.C. Dobson wood inlaid vine fingerboard
R.C. Williams fancy inlays
Dobson fancy inlay
H.C. Dobson fretless with exceptional pearl inlay
H.C. Dobson fancy floral inlay peghead
Dobson completely pearl inlaid
W.A. Cole Eclipse "Man-in-Moon�
W.A. Cole Eclipse "Butterfly" (2nd variation)
W.A. Cole FANCY & carved
Fairbanks & Cole Fancy inlaid Flush Fret
Dobson FRETLESS with engraved figure inlays
E.C. Dobson fancy star inlays
Dobson multi-piece star inlay peghead
Dobson FRETLESS wood marquetry inlaid fingerboard
C.E. Dobson Great Echo fancy
G.C. Dobson VICTOR PROFESSIONAL
G.C. Dobson VICTOR CONCERT
Dobson w/delicate fancy inlays
J.B. Schall plectrum
J.B. Schall 5 string, w/decorative metal peghead
Vega Whyte Laydie #7 "FERN" peghead
J.B. Schalll 5 string, w/decorative metal
E.C. Dobson fancy inlays
G. Washburn w/fancy peghead
Fred F. Van Eps fancy peghead
C Bobzin fancy 5 string
H.C. Dobson GREAT ECHO
Luscomb 7 string fancy
Lyon & Healy 7 string fancy
G.C. Dobson fancy flush fret
Weymann fancy peghead,carved heel
Rettberg & Lange fancy
G. Washburn Flush Fret carved twist pegs
Dobson early fancy w/geared 5th peg
This was more or less a labor of love prompted by my own frustration with the difficulty of accessing and enjoying these lovely photos in the little 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" color catalog or on the
cards. With this PDF document the entire group can easily be viewed on your computer monitor.
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Huge Collection - 52 Vintage S.S. Stewart 5-string Banjos- Offering for your enjoyment and edification, a PDF download containing high quality scans of some of the finest original S.S. Stewart 5-string banjos that have been photographed over the
years. Some were fortunate enough to locate and purchase one of the limited edition (only 500 produced) banjo cards showing, in high resolution color photos, the mind-numbing collection of
Stewart banjos assembled by one of the world's most distinguished collectors. Here, in high resolution, is a collection of 52 different high grade S.S. Stewarts. The collection has
been painstakingly edited to afford a single page view of both the catalog view of the banjo fingerboard and peghead alongside the banjo card full view. I'm making them available digitally
in PDF continuous document format. All together there are 52 scans and, as mentioned, each scan shows BOTH the catalog view and the banjo card view in much larger format than the original cards
and catalog. I think it was worth the enormous effort. The S.S. STEWART Banjos included are: Presentation (fretless)
Presentation Champion
Presentation Prototype
Special Thoroughbred
Champion #3
Banjo Baneaurine #4
Imperial Banjeaurine #4
Orchestra #3
Champion #3
Orchestra #3
Orchestra #3
Acme University Glee
Thoroughbred
Acme University Glee
Prototype (fretless)
Banjo Baneaurine #3
Special Thoroughbred
Universal Favorite #3
Prototype
Pony Concert #2
Little Wonder #3
Giraffe Banjorette
Lady Banjo #2
Orchestra #2 (fretless)
Specialty Banjo (fretless)
Orchestra #2 (fretless) 20th Century
S.S.S.S. Banjeurine
Prototype
S.S. Stewart & Sons
Special Thoroughbred
Champion #2
Special Thoroughbred (solid rosewood neck!)
Champion #2
Orchestra #2
Champion #1
Imperial Banjeaurine #1
Orchestra #2
Prototype
Guitar Banjo #2 (7 strings)
Banjeaurine (guitar gears!)
universal Favorite #1
Solo Banjeaurine
Prototype
2nd Grade
2nd Grade (flush fret)
universal Favorite #1
Little Wonder #1
Pony Concert #1
Lady Banjo #1
American Princess #1
This was more or less a labor of love prompted by my own frustration with the difficulty of accessing and enjoying these lovely photos in the little 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" color catalog or on the cards.
With this PDF document the entire group can easily be viewed on your computer monitor.
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- PROVIDENCE GUITAR & BANJO brochure (undated, est 1969)- high quality scan (300 dpi) of the RARE ORIGINAL
8 1/2" x 11" 4-panel brochure showing complete banjos as well as repro necks. This single page 4-panel black and white brochure shows and describes the
Mastertone-style banjos and reproduction Mastertone necks offered by Providence Guitar & Banjo at this time. Undated my current best guess is 1969.
PDF is four pages allowing you to see or print brochure very clearly. (to order this download simply click on "add to cart" button
directly below.)
$3.99
