• Front and side of Alvarez Silver Princess Open Back Banjo

    Alvarez and Alvarez Yairi brands were imported by St. Louis Music starting in 1965. Along with the guitars there were banjos, such as this nice Silver Princess model.  The tubaphone tone ring and bracket band were a tried and true feature of other well known banjos starting in early 20th Century.  A few changed parts, but very nice overall.  With case. On consignment.


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    Condition Notes: Looks good, set up by our shop, has few newer parts

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  • Front and side of Alvarez Silver Princess Open Back Banjo
  • Full front and side of Alvarez Silver Princess Open Back Banjo
  • Front of Alvarez Silver Princess Open Back Banjo
  • Bridge of Alvarez Silver Princess Open Back Banjo
  • Front neck joint of Alvarez Silver Princess Open Back Banjo
  • Fretboard of Alvarez Silver Princess Open Back Banjo
  • Headstock of Alvarez Silver Princess Open Back Banjo
  • Tuners of Alvarez Silver Princess Open Back Banjo
  • Inside rim of Alvarez Silver Princess Open Back Banjo
  • Neck joint of Alvarez Silver Princess Open Back Banjo
  • Back and side of Alvarez Silver Princess Open Back Banjo
  • Full back and side of Alvarez Silver Princess Open Back Banjo
  • Case for Alvarez Silver Princess Open Back Banjo
  • Side of Alvarez Silver Princess Open Back Banjo
  • Full front of Alvarez Silver Princess Open Back Banjo
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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

  • Nice import banjo
  • SN 1006 (stamped into fingerboard)
  • c.1980
  • Gloss light brown transparent finish
  • 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip
  • ~1/2" maple rim with faux abalone purfling
  • 22 fret rosewood fingerboard
  • Large pearloid slotted diamond inlays
  • White bound fretboard and rim
  • Pearl nut installed
  • Newer frosted top head
  • Tubaphone tone ring
  • Bracket band with 28 brackets
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Several changed hooks and nuts
  • Gold Tone "Terminator" tailpiece installed
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • Headstock overlay features "Silver Princess" logo
  • Various inlays on headstock and around tuners
  • 1-3/16" nut, ~27" scale
  • Planetary-Style tuners (one changed tuner button)
  • Geared 5th string peg
  • With period brown semi-hard shell case (yellow lining)
  • On consignment

Alvarez Silver Princess 4294 Open Back Banjo (c.1980)

Alvarez Silver Princess 4294 Open Back Banjo (c.1980)

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SKU: 60U-221524

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Alvarez and Alvarez Yairi brands were imported by St. Louis Music starting in 1965. Along with the guitars there were banjos, such as this nice Silver Princess model.  The tubaphone tone ring and bracket band were a tried and true feature of other well known banjos starting in early 20th Century.  A few changed parts, but very nice overall.  With case. On consignment.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Looks good, set up by our shop, has few newer parts
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • Nice import banjo
  • SN 1006 (stamped into fingerboard)
  • c.1980
  • Gloss light brown transparent finish
  • 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip
  • ~1/2" maple rim with faux abalone purfling
  • 22 fret rosewood fingerboard
  • Large pearloid slotted diamond inlays
  • White bound fretboard and rim
  • Pearl nut installed
  • Newer frosted top head
  • Tubaphone tone ring
  • Bracket band with 28 brackets
  • Notched tension hoop
  • Several changed hooks and nuts
  • Gold Tone "Terminator" tailpiece installed
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • Headstock overlay features "Silver Princess" logo
  • Various inlays on headstock and around tuners
  • 1-3/16" nut, ~27" scale
  • Planetary-Style tuners (one changed tuner button)
  • Geared 5th string peg
  • With period brown semi-hard shell case (yellow lining)
  • On consignment
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