Handcrafted  Banjos

The construction of each Iida banjo begins with carefully selected, aged woods for long lasting durability. The necks feature an adjustable truss rod to provide continued ease of playing. The polished metal parts are heavily plated in nickel or chrome for an extra-durable surface. All models are finished in quality lacquer and sanded between coats then polished to a brilliant sheen. Features and quality that promise a lifetime of enjoyment.

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Model 225 Iida
Mahogany Banjo

list price $ 379.50

My Price $ 275.65

The 225 banjo is an excellent value, this instrument features: 9-ply laminated hardwood tone ring with 24-bracket shoes and hooks; adjustable mahogany neck; bound rosewood fingerboard with traditional dot inlay pattern; mahogany resonator with dual inlaid purfling rings; metal armrest; adjustable tailpiece; standard ebony-tipped rosewood bridge; geared machine heads and a standard tension 5th string peg.

Model 230 Iida
Honduras Mahogany Banjo

list price $ 579.50

My Price $ 415.65

The 230 banjos are constructed of choice Honduras mahogany,  laminated hardwood tone ring assembly; 24-bracket shoes; 2-piece flange; 24 HD bracket hooks; HD notched tension hoop; two-piece mahogany neck; bound rosewood fingerboard with "hearts & flowers" inlaid in genuine pearl; mahogany resonator with dual inlaid black & white purfling rings; patterned metal armrest; "Kershner-style" tailpiece; ebony tipped maple bridge; 4:1 ratio "planetary" machine heads with pearloid buttons and a geared 5th string peg.

Model 230T Iida
Tenor Banjo

list price $ 579.50

My Price $ 415.65

The 230T Tenor Banjo is fabricated with a Honduras mahogany resonator with dual inlaid black and white purfling rings, 9-ply laminated tone ring, 24 brackets, two-piece mahogany neck, bound rosewood fingerboard w/ "Hearts of Flowers" inlaid in genuine pearl, patterned chrome metal arm rest, "Kershner"- style tailpiece, ebony-tipped maple bridge, 4:1 ratio "planetary" geared machines w/ pearloid buttons, 2-piece flange, heavy duty two-piece tension hoop.

Model 232 Iida Maple
Banjo

list price $ 899.50

My Price $ 639.65
  
The 232 Iida Banjo features a book-matched maple resonator with dual concentric purfling rings, die-cast "flathead" tone ring mounted on hardwood rim, 24 brackets, three-piece adjustable mahogany neck, bound rosewood fingerboard w/ "Hearts of Flowers" inlaid in genuine pearl, patterned metal armrest, "clamshell"-style adjustable tailpiece, ebony tipped maple bridge, 4:1 ratio "planetary" geared machines w/ pearloid buttons and 5th peg, "tube and plate" flange assembly, heavy duty notched tension hoop, and clear head.

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