• Front and side of Coretz Resonator Banjo
    Decent import resonator banjo. Mahogany neck and resonator.Flathead tone ring.  Fancy varied pattern inlays on fingerboard. Built in Japan. With RoadRunner HSC (gray lining). VGC+ except could use some work (dress frets, minor setup, etc. - plays okay, sold AS-IS).
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  • Armrest, tailpiece and bridge of Coretz Resonator Banjo
  • Neck and body joint of Coretz Resonator Banjo
  • Fretboard of Coretz Resonator Banjo
  • Front headstock of Coretz Resonator Banjo
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  • Inside rim of Coretz Resonator Banjo
  • Heel of Coretz Resonator Banjo
  • Back and side of Coretz Resonator Banjo
  • Full back and side of Coretz Resonator 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 
  • Decent import resonator banjo
  • No SN
  • Mid 1970s
  • VGC+ *(see below)
  • Gloss finish
  • Mahogany neck and resonator
  • Back of resonator is sunburst with w-b-w concentric purfling rings
  • 22-fret bubinga? fingerboard with pearloid varied pattern inlays
  • White-bound fretboard and resonator
  • Headstock features pearl "Cortez" logo plus square and diamond inlays
  • Newer "stairstep" tuners and 5th string peg installed with Keystone buttons
  • Bone nut installed
  • 3/4" rim, 11" Fiberskyn 3 head
  • Flathead tone ring
  • Notched tension hoop, 24 brackets, 2-piece flange
  • "Clamshell" tailpiece
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • Sliding 5th string capo installed
  • 1-9/32" nut, ~26-1/2" scale
  • Truss rod cover reads "Custom made"
  • Neck appears oversprayed
  • Built in Japan
  • With thermoplastic RoadRunner HSC (gray lining)
  • *VGC+ except could use some work (dress frets, minor setup, etc. - plays okay, sold AS-IS)

 

Cortez Resonator Banjo (mid 1970s)

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AS-IS
Used

SKU: 70U-211044

$650 USD
$650 USD
Decent import resonator banjo. Mahogany neck and resonator.Flathead tone ring.  Fancy varied pattern inlays on fingerboard. Built in Japan. With RoadRunner HSC (gray lining). VGC+ except could use some work (dress frets, minor setup, etc. - plays okay, 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 
  • Decent import resonator banjo
  • No SN
  • Mid 1970s
  • VGC+ *(see below)
  • Gloss finish
  • Mahogany neck and resonator
  • Back of resonator is sunburst with w-b-w concentric purfling rings
  • 22-fret bubinga? fingerboard with pearloid varied pattern inlays
  • White-bound fretboard and resonator
  • Headstock features pearl "Cortez" logo plus square and diamond inlays
  • Newer "stairstep" tuners and 5th string peg installed with Keystone buttons
  • Bone nut installed
  • 3/4" rim, 11" Fiberskyn 3 head
  • Flathead tone ring
  • Notched tension hoop, 24 brackets, 2-piece flange
  • "Clamshell" tailpiece
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • Sliding 5th string capo installed
  • 1-9/32" nut, ~26-1/2" scale
  • Truss rod cover reads "Custom made"
  • Neck appears oversprayed
  • Built in Japan
  • With thermoplastic RoadRunner HSC (gray lining)
  • *VGC+ except could use some work (dress frets, minor setup, etc. - plays okay, sold AS-IS)