Ibanez 1970s Artist 5 String Banjo
Made in Japan
In excellent condition and includes Hardcase
Plays and sounds great
The 1970s Ibanez Artist 5-String Banjo is a highly regarded vintage instrument manufactured in Japan during the famed "lawsuit era". These banjos were built in direct competition with Gibson Mastertone models. Because Gibson's production quality declined during the 1970s under Norlin ownership, Japanese manufacturers like Ibanez stepped in to create highly accurate, often superior "Masterclones"
Design & Construction: Built to emulate premium American instruments, they typically feature a flathead tone ring, full flange, bracket band, and multi-ply maple rims
Wood Profiles: Crafted with a mahogany neck, paired mahogany resonator. Necks usually feature a medium soft "V" profile that players praise for fast, comfortable playability
Mother-of-pearl "Wreath" pattern fingerboard inlays
Hardware: Outfitted with robust chrome-plated hardware, a fiddle-shaped peghead, and durable original tuners
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | 16 days ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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