Late in 2017, I discovered that the t-shiga.com site was gone, making all Sullivan (7) It has a 3-piece mahogany neck, and mahogany resonator with concentric purfling rings and wood marquetry. 4289 Minstrel banjo. All but one Alvarez banjo has two coordinator rods for increased adjustability, and the neck is attached to the body by a hand cut and finished heel. I still have the price list catalog and brochure. There were only 2 models in '77 with carved heels and the other was an archtop. But the first thing I look at is the neck: I lay a straightedge along the fingerboard to check for warping. Alvarez was a brand name used by an importer. I have a really beautiful one that I picked up recently.Jimjim, yairi_luvr - Posted-06/20/2008: 19:56:11, Edited by - yairi_luvr on 06/17/2009 21:02:20, jims38134 - Posted-06/21/2008: 06:32:25, YL,Thanks for the info. Other features include du, 7 hours ago The owner also called it an Alvarez Eagle, so maybe it is a slightly different model. The great thing is that it pictures each model front and back and describes their build components. Alvarez MIJ Masterclone 5 string Banjo. The Whyte Eagle features an arched tone ring with a smaller vibrating surface for that special old-time sound - crisp and bright, with a sharper, more responsive tone. Note that the peghead inlay on the one on the left in the photo is like yours while that on the right is different. it so that the page images pop up in their own window. Deering (22) Nice Tubaphone Copy w/Extra New SP Neck+Orig HSC (sold), Alvarez 4310 Archtop banjo, Japan Built! Alvarez Guitars Catalog . 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Md-1000c masterworks, dreadnought, pu, first. . Page 3 - Promotional information with photos. Recording King (16) I guess they competed with the early Gold Stars of the same period?Dan Varadi, By the way (to those of you who don't know about it), Paul Hawthorne's site has an excellent page on Asian banjos. Dot inlay tone ring banjo seen on a site in the UK. Pending. The page includes all Saga banjo models, including SPONSORED. The Belle was next to the top of the line, retailing at $585.00. $899.00: Alvarez Denver Bell 5-String Brazilian Rosewood Resonator Bluegrass Banjo. Washburn (2) This one is extremely well made in fit and finish and is a very nice banjo. Site By STELL I have a couple pages from the '76 Alvarez catalog on my homepage showing the Denver Belle like I have. Alvarez Denver Bell 5-String Brazilian Rosewood Resonator Bluegrass Banjo, Alvarez MIJ Masterclone 5 string Banjo. This product is functional but shows signs of heavy use that could include, but not limited to; scratches, dings, dent, chips, and worn parts/controls. . Get the guaranteed lowest prices on Alvarez Banjos instruments at Musician's Friend. It shows and describes the complete banjo line available from this German manufacturer at that time. Alvarez banjos have 24 heavy-duty chrome plated brackets. Epiphone (4) Slingerland (1) Hatfield (2) Fairbanks-Vega (3) 9 hours ago Alvarez 5 string banjo 70s $350 shipped (expired) Used - Good Condition / Country: United States - State: NC. ODE (2) Harmony (2) I weighed putting these Other Banjo-Related Topics Gibson TB-JR 4-string tenor banjo, 1920s. Graph Tech Bass Ratio 3+3 Tuner Set with Y-style Knobs. The current Alvarez banjo(it seems they are down to one model, the B-1)seems to be a little better than the . $729.95. Enter To Win the Alvarez Masterworks MPA66SHB. Our Sales Engineers are a world-class team of music gear experts whose sole job is to provide you with helpful advice and unparalleled service completely free of charge. $449.99. $125.58 shipping. I also check that the frets are smooth and round. Bacon (6) You couldn't build this banjo today for 5x that much! Other Banjo-Related Topics Most Alvarez banjos have flat-head tone rings for a deep, resonant tone. CALL TODAY 404-372-5482. 3 hours ago The Alvarez banjos improved substantially by the mid to late 70's, as Scott mentioned, and the banjo line they offered by then was pretty unique for them- their banjos were the only ones to offer a Tubaphone tone ring, and many of them were much different than the more typical Gibson clones of the time. Your banjo looks like a 4300 "Denver Belle". Hi All, My original post was to provide a reference to the banjo pages of the 1982 Alvarez catalog. Enoch (2) Best Selling Banjos; 5-String Bluegrass Banjos; 5-String Openback Banjos; to meet with Barry. From about 1962 on and especially since 1970 there have been a large number of oriental manufacture banjos made to answer the demand. It may need repair and/or part (s) replaced. fieldho - Posted-02/03/2009: 20:31:48. The great thing is that it pictures each model front and back and describes their build components. Please provide a valid price range $-$ Buying Format. Bell brass tonering, rosewood fb, chrome heads. ALL OF OUR SALES INCLUDE A 7 DAY FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. Gold Star Flatheads - 1979Catalog courtesy of Will Fastie, Baltimore, Maryland. The Alvarez B1 5-String Banjo is a masterpiece: stunningly beautiful, and equally impressive for its sonic capabilities. Vega (19) $425. Sullivan (7) Nate Calkins (4) Family owned since 1972, Elderly Instruments is a music store specializing in new, used & vintage guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles and more. Apparently I was confused. A warp of as little as a tenth of an inch can make a banjo hard to tune. RARE Antique Banjo 6-String Stephenson Bros. 7th String on Neck pat. Gibson Parts (2) Vintage 70's Alvarez 5 String Banjo in great condition! Second Life Banjo--Ca (3) You may, however, start a new topic and refer to this topic with a link: http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/99736, smeester - Posted-11/19/2007: 06:23:11. My apologies. We believe that guitar is Alvarez. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Alvereze Silver Princess Tubaphone . I am not an expert on this so ask all questions Posted with. Fender Road Worn Stratocaster Bridge Section Kit. Regent School Series, Natural Satin Finish. Includes Thick Gig Bag. Banjo Catalog page. I got PDF's of the pages from Colin Campbell, the graphic artist who designed the catalog for Alvarez.Colin has updated his website, and has now included a PDF of EVERY PAGE in the catalog, which will get you information on all of their intstruments from that time period. Waverly Bone Bridge Pins. View the newest 2023 catalog plus past editions such as 2022, 2021 & more. couple of dates. excellent suggestion. I have noticed an inlay variation on the Denver Belles, but I don't know when it occurred. Too much glare. Itunes generator four digit serial number, i . Alvarez Regent Series RF26SB OM Acoustic. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo ShopUp to 25% off select Gibson guitarsShop now, View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. You can see these and pics at my home page photo album. MODEL#4285 HSC *ZERO FRET WEAR*. published May 15, 1980. Helix (3) Paul discovered the Web site of Tetsuzo Shiga, a Japanese luthier, who kept Click the yellow "English" button and continue navigation The 4285 Bluegrass Special was basically the low end of the Alvarez Banjo line. I then check the action and adjust the string height - not too high for comfort, but not low enough to buzz against the fingerboard. 8 hours ago Alvarez Banjo Reference Page Discussion Forums Banjo . 'Huber Workhorse Resonator, Mahogany' 3 hrs, 'Question regarding shipping cost on returned banjo' 4 hrs, 'For Trade: 1920 Fairbanks-Vega Little Wonder Tenor, Large Pot' 4 hrs, 'WTB - Elliott-McKinney Capo in pre-war size' 4 hrs, 'CLEAN 2008 Stelling Crusader 5 string Banjo with Original Stelling Hardshell Case CLEAN' 5 hrs, We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You may, however, start a new topic and refer to this topic with a link: http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/252934, tsigler - Posted-01/03/2013: 17:47:20. SOLD. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. The 4285 Bluegrass Special was basically the low end of the Alvarez Banjo line. It looks like a Silver Belle from the 1982 catalog that's posted in another thread, but the back is a dark tobacco burst, and the two circles on the backside have five lines: black, white, black, white, black. Alvarez (5) If you visit his website, please be sure to drop him a note to thank him for making this available.Tony, yairi_luvr - Posted-06/30/2008: 09:33:35, Edited by - yairi_luvr on 06/17/2009 21:03:40, jims38134 - Posted-06/30/2008: 18:26:14. Google cosmetics to buy http://www.google.com alvarez guitar serial numbers (I )===='---<::), Whosepickinthebanjerhere? Fairbanks (5) Just Now Pay in full or in 4 interest-free installments of $150.00 with. Second Life Banjo--Ca (3) I'll see if I can post a jpg Don. . All Rights Reserved. Morgan Monroe (1) CALL TODAY 404-372-5482. Paramount (4) It can make a song or, Alvarez is celebrating the return of rosewood to our guitars with two special dreadnoughts. Colin has updated his website, and has now included a PDF of EVERY PAGE in the catalog, which will get you information on all of their . 7 hours ago Alvarez is celebrating the return of rosewood to our guitars with two special dreadnoughts. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Provide your phone # with reply. Page 4 - Woman with banjo, no information. the links here bad. In the 1980s, the quality was getting pretty good. There were some pretty crappy guitars with that name on the headstock. ODE (2) Deering (22) Stelling (16) Washburn (2) Banjos listed:*4285 Bluegrass*4289 Minstrel Five*4293 Silver Belle*4300 Denver Bellewebpages.charter.net/tlsmee/Alanjos.pdfEnjoy!Tony SmeePS-Thanks to Colin Campbell, the graphic designer who created the catalog for Alvarez. (Powerhouse!!) Same MOP at headstock, same MOP inlays in what I think is ebony fret board, no ID inlay at the bottom of the neck. Banjos listed: *4285 Bluegrass *4289 Minstrel Five *4293 Silver Belle *4300 Denver Belle History. I'm grateful for John's 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. Bridge design, aged finish and serial# 47372. Alvarez is a guitar brand founded in 1965 by the owner and distributor St. Louis Music. I wouldn't believe most of those Internet . I've searched all over and I can't find a serial or model number anywhere on the instrument (even after taking the resonator off), and I'm thinking of selling it to buy something lighter and softer, but I'd like to know a little more about it before I decide . Noodling around to demonstrate a really nice Alvarez Silver Belle bluegrass banjo. 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