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Lot # 77 - Iida Vintage 5 String Banjo
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Pickup Instructions: | Saturday February 14th 9-1pm |
| Start Date/Time: | 02-Feb-2026 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 09-Feb-2026 8:16:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
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Description :
Vintage Iida Banjo in Case. Please note photos. Instrument is missing one string. Needs a little TLC. The head does not have a hole. The (color? Coating?) is rubbed off. Playing it sounds neat. The tone seemed decent. Needs to be tuned and all that. Origin: Iida Gakki began manufacturing guitars in 1958 in Nagoya, Japan. Banjo Production: The company expanded into the banjo market in the mid-1970s. During the 1970s and 80s, their Japanese-made "Masterclone" banjos gained a strong reputation for being high-quality instruments for their price range. Evolution: In 1993, production moved from Japan to Korea, and later to China. While later models are often considered more "generic" starter instruments, vintage Japanese-made Iidas remain desirable to collectors and players. Headstock Logo: The photo clearly shows the "Iida" script logo with "EST. 1958" printed directly beneath it. The Star Logo: The large star inlay in the center of the headstock is a signature feature of many Iida banjos. Interestingly, "Vega" (a brand Iida produced instruments for during certain eras) also means "star" and used a star as its logo, which often leads to these instruments being cross-referenced by collectors.Brand Information
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Dimensions : 38 in H
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