Violins, Banjos, Guitars For Sale

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Musical Instruments For Sale

NOTE: All instruments have been professionally restored and set up and are ready to play, unless otherwise noted.

Banjos

1923 Vega Whyte Laydie No.2 Five String Banjo - #47820
SOLD! $2000

Very clean and well loved Vega Whyte Laydie No. 2 five string banjo in excellent condition. Original tailpiece and hardware, except for the armrest and tuners. Rim is 11" diameter. Original fingerboard and neck. Great for clawhammer style with that wonderful Vega "pop" sound. Very nice old case with special neoprene rubber padding inside.

Contact: Josh Bloomgarden

Lady Imperial 5 String Banjo SOLD!
$600

A very cool 10" diameter rim lady's size banjo with a Little Wonder style tone ring and Fiberskyn head. Vintage tailpiece, celluloid tuners(except 5th), Bacon style nuts, and wonderful action adjuster at the end of the dowel stick.

Contact: Ahmet Baycu

Guitars

Kay Kraft Guitar	$550
This is an extremely rare Kay Kraft guitar, made by the Stromberg-Voisinet company in the 1920's. Except for replaced tuning machines, completely original and in structurally excellent condition. Includes original pickguard which will need a clip to attach to the body. All the binding is intact. Includes soft shell case. This is the model guitar that Fields Ward played with the Bogtrotters!
Contact: Paul Sgalia

Parlor Guitar c.1880's	*SOLD!* $250
A very early parlor guitar, probably from the 1880's and possibly much older. There is some open cracks in the top and back and the bridge will need regluing, and there are dings and scratches in the finish, but otherwise in good condition. There is some very attractive multiband wood purfling on the top.
Contact: Paul Sgalia

Violins

H.J. Germany early 1900's	SOLD! $1700
Lovely older full size violin, probably made in Germany, labeled "H.J" in excellent condition. No cracks or separations anywhere. Gorgeous one piece back and exquisite neck. Professionally set up with Dominant strings. New hardshell wooden oblong case.
Contact: Ahmet Baycu

Kurt Wittelsbach #1 1985	$1100
Immaculate one owner Western German full size violin labeled Kurt Wittelsbach, made in 1985. It has all the original fittings and has been professionally set up and is ready to play. There are no cracks or separations anywhere. With new oblong wooden plush case.
Contact: Ahmet Baycu

3/4 Size Violin	SOLD! $300
Very nice playing and sounding 3/4 violin with no cracks or separations. There is no label inside. Professionally set up with Dominant strings and 4 string adjusters and nice quality bridge. Comes with rugged handmade antique wooden case. Ready to play.
Contact: Ahmet Baycu

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1923 Vega Whyte Laydie No.2 Five String Banjo - #47820	*SOLD!* $2000
Very clean and well loved Vega Whyte Laydie No. 2 five string banjo in excellent condition. Original tailpiece and hardware, except for the armrest and tuners. Rim is 11" diameter. Original fingerboard and neck. Great for clawhammer style with that wonderful Vega "pop" sound. Very nice old case with special neoprene rubber padding inside.
Contact: Josh Bloomgarden

Lady Imperial 5 String Banjo SOLD!	$600
A very cool 10" diameter rim lady's size banjo with a Little Wonder style tone ring and Fiberskyn head. Vintage tailpiece, celluloid tuners(except 5th), Bacon style nuts, and wonderful action adjuster at the end of the dowel stick.
Contact: Ahmet Baycu