I knew of one which must be at least 25 years old and sounds very good. It has changed hands a few times and has fallen off my radar, but it was pretty fancy with a good tone, in spite of the plastic head. EBay is a decent source of availability and descriptions even when you're not inclined to buy.
'Don't know if they're still made or as good as the older ones.
I have a great sounding Ibanez Tenorbanjo which is from the late seventies. I got it second hand 5 years ago, The neck has been broken and fixed a couple of times but is still able to stay in tune for a while! It`s a Gibson mastertone copy and on the heavy side. I have heard that the japanese Ibanez banjobuilders worked 2 years at GIbson in the states to learn to master the trade, before they build their own ones.
There`s not much info on the net, though I have been lucky to find info and pics on a couple of sides. I found a pic of mine which if I remember right is called BS240
A very nice banjo which I would get immediately if I saw one for sale
Ibanez Tenor Banjo
Ibanez Tenor Banjo
Anybody got one of these ? any information about Ibanez Tenor Banjo?
# Posted on August 27th 2005 by Red Robin
Re: Ibanez Tenor Banjo
I knew of one which must be at least 25 years old and sounds very good. It has changed hands a few times and has fallen off my radar, but it was pretty fancy with a good tone, in spite of the plastic head. EBay is a decent source of availability and descriptions even when you're not inclined to buy.
'Don't know if they're still made or as good as the older ones.
Peace, Mooh.
# Posted on August 27th 2005 by Mooh
Re: Ibanez Tenor Banjo
I have a great sounding Ibanez Tenorbanjo which is from the late seventies. I got it second hand 5 years ago, The neck has been broken and fixed a couple of times but is still able to stay in tune for a while! It`s a Gibson mastertone copy and on the heavy side. I have heard that the japanese Ibanez banjobuilders worked 2 years at GIbson in the states to learn to master the trade, before they build their own ones.
There`s not much info on the net, though I have been lucky to find info and pics on a couple of sides. I found a pic of mine which if I remember right is called BS240
A very nice banjo which I would get immediately if I saw one for sale
# Posted on August 29th 2005 by bgs57
Re: Ibanez Tenor Banjo
Thanks to bgs57 and the other people who replied
# Posted on August 30th 2005 by Red Robin