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    Made in Japan, this flashy 5-string banjo sports a gloss sunburst finish on flame maple resonator and neck. Features include a flathead tone ring, 3/4" maple rim, Presto Tailpiece. Original hard shell case. (needs neck adjustment, set-up, fret level, new case handle - sold AS-IS)
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 1693
  • 1980s
  • VG-EC (needs neck adjustment, set-up, fret level, new case handle - sold AS-IS)
  • Gloss sunburst finish
  • 1-3/16" nut
  • Double bound flame maple resonator, concentric circles
  • 3/4" dark finished maple rim
  • 11" clear head
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • 1-piece flange
  • 24 brackets and bolts
  • Flathead tone ring
  • Presto tailpiece
  • Flame maple neck
  • 22 fret rosewood fingerboard with 4289 wreath inlay pattern
  • Geared tuners and 5th string with pearloid buttons
  • 26-3/16" scale
  • "MINSTREL" inlay black at 21st fret
  • Armrest
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Original hard shell case (blue lining) (rope handle)
  • Made in Japan

Alvarez 4289 Minstrel 5-String Resonator Banjo (1980s)

Intl. Fees
AS-IS
Used

SKU: 70U-217655

Regular price
$475 USD
Regular price
$600 USD
Sale price
$475 USD
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Made in Japan, this flashy 5-string banjo sports a gloss sunburst finish on flame maple resonator and neck. Features include a flathead tone ring, 3/4" maple rim, Presto Tailpiece. Original hard shell case. (needs neck adjustment, set-up, fret level, new case handle - sold AS-IS)
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 1693
  • 1980s
  • VG-EC (needs neck adjustment, set-up, fret level, new case handle - sold AS-IS)
  • Gloss sunburst finish
  • 1-3/16" nut
  • Double bound flame maple resonator, concentric circles
  • 3/4" dark finished maple rim
  • 11" clear head
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • 1-piece flange
  • 24 brackets and bolts
  • Flathead tone ring
  • Presto tailpiece
  • Flame maple neck
  • 22 fret rosewood fingerboard with 4289 wreath inlay pattern
  • Geared tuners and 5th string with pearloid buttons
  • 26-3/16" scale
  • "MINSTREL" inlay black at 21st fret
  • Armrest
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Original hard shell case (blue lining) (rope handle)
  • Made in Japan