This is some of the current range of Banjos & Banjo Ukuleles available for sale as of
29th July 2017
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If you're looking for a particular Banjo drop me an email, most of the new stock is sold before I have a chance to add it to this page
Email: johneminer@gmail.com
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Website: www.john-miner.com
Instruments can be sent overseas cost on application.
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I would also look at trade-ins on all instruments
BANJOS & BANJO UKES
Some Banjos & Ukes awaiting restoration
John doing two typical restorations
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Slingerland Banjo Uke
Circa 1940
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A great little uke at an affordable price
Stripped down & refurbished as necessary
AUD$250
This is my personal Banjo Uke Circa 1940
I'm letting it go to a better home because I don't play it enough.
It started life as an up-market GH&S Banjo Mandolin which I converted to a Banjo Uke.
It has an amazing sound & is very easy to play.
It's fitted with a Remo Fiberskin head (cost $100) & Aquila stings.
The case is brand new (cost $110)
Geared tuners (cost $65)
I'm selling it for what it cost me in parts to build
A real bargain at
AUD$550
For more information or additional photos
send me a message
"Rosewood" Circa 1940
Another top quality Banjo Mandolin converted into a Banjo Uke.
The 3rd string has slipped across during photography, fixed now.
A new goat skin (vellum) head, Aquila strings
It unusual to find a rosewood coloured one.
Comes with original factory hardcase
A really nice Banjo Uke
AUD$450
Windsor Popular (Circa 1930)
A top little open back Windsor with a brass pot.
Geared tuners & a Remo head.
Nice.....
With vintage case
AUD $700
Vintage Parmount Pot & Tone ring (Circa 1940)
This is a custom banjo I assembled from a vintage Paramount Pot & Tone ring (worth USD$800).
I added a particulary nice custom made neck which I've had for some time.
I may keep this one but I'll see what interest I get.
Very loud & very bright better for Bluegrass than Clawhammer.
AUD$1450 SOLD
AA Farland
The instrument was a favourite of artists like John Hartford who wrote “Gentle on my Mind” & Mike Seeger (who had several).
These banjo are highly sought after & typically sell for USD$800-USD$1200 (AUD$1047-AUD$1571) in the US.
The one being in amazing condition would be closer to USD$1200
It comes in a non-original hard case.
A real bargain at
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$1050. SOLD
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J Albert & Sons
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J Albert & Sons were Australian importers of musical instruments.
This banjo from around 1930s – 1940s would have been their “top of the range” 5 string.
Its quality & sound is equivalent to a Gibson & it’s in mainly original condition.
It has an unique tone ring (pictured) which produces a fantastic tone.
In over 50yrs of banjo collecting this is the first one I’ve see.
LOVE IT OR RETURN IT IN 30 DAYS FOR A FULL REFUND (excluding postage).
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$950
Wallis Circa 1860
7 string banjo.
These are extremely rare
This one been fully rebuilt absolutely everything has been done.
Plays like a dream & sounds wonderful.
AUD$1500 SOLD
"John Grey" Circa 1900
A gorgeous ornate top quality 5 string banjo fully restored with nearly all original fittings.
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Very collectable, these are quite rare
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Looks & Sounds amazing,
AUD $1500
"Little Red" Circa 1930
A very collectable & rare British
made quality Banjo Uke with a Nickel
Silver plated resonator.
Stripped down & refurbished as necessary
With original factory case.
Fitted with Aquila strings
Sounds amazing
AUD$395 SOLD
On the workbench & coming shortly
Old Time 5 string open back
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I have several more banjos currently undergoing restoration
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Or I can custom make one for your requirements using vintage parts or from scratch.
Epiphone (pre Gibson) Circa 1925
Banjo Ukulele
Open back 20 hook "Superb" model
With factory fitted case
Quality wise, Banjo Ukuleles don't get any better than this.
Stripped down, checked and refurbished as necessary
The last one sold at auction for US$1200
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The original tuners have been re-fitted since this photo.
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My price
AUD$950 SOLD
Francis, Day & Hunter Banjolele
Circa 1940
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Refurbished as necessary
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AUD$399
4 String Tenor conversion Circa 1930
This is one of my experimental conversions, & it worked very well.
This was my banjo of choice for around 6 months.
It's particulary suitable if you prefer a short neck banjo (I do) 19 fret.
This is the prefered neck length for most Clawhammer/Frailing players.
With a new goat skin head (vellum) & Aquila strings its sound is ideal for Clawhammer
I'm selling it at under my cost price to see if there's a market for tenor conversions.
The capo (behind the bridge isn't included).
No case
AUD$350
SS Stewart Circa 1880
This is the best Stewart I've heard in nearly 50 years of collecting & restoring/building banjos.
It sounds fabulous for Clawhammer or Bluegrass
All banjo players would love this banjo, no matter what style they play.
It's in wonderful condition, it’s been stripped down, adjusted as necessary & setup
I’m selling it so it can go to a home where it can be played & enjoyed
(I’ve had it in my personal collection for about 5 years).
One for the serious player or collector.
It's sounds fabulous for Clawhammer or Bluegrass
One for the serious player or collector.
Comes with vintage case.
AUD$1950 SOLD
Dixie Minstrel Fretless Banjo
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Custom made "one of a kind"
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Relive the days of the Mississippi river boat musician.
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$350
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