• Front of Gold Star G11W Resonator Banjo
    The Gold Star banjos were very nice import banjos in their day.  Most are still in use. This G11W needs some work to get it back in playable condition. With OHSC (blue lining). VG-EC except needs (dowel and re-drill holes for the  hanger bolts that hold neck on, replace head, restring, etc. - sold AS-IS)
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  • Tailpiece of Gold Star G11W Resonator Banjo
  • Tailpiece, Bridge and armrest of Gold Star G11W Resonator Banjo
  • Neck and body joint of Gold Star G11W Resonator Banjo
  • fretboard of Gold Star G11W Resonator Banjo
  • Front headstock of Gold Star G11W Resonator Banjo
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  • Heel of Gold Star G11W Resonator Banjo
  • Inside rim of Gold Star G11W Resonator Banjo
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  • Back and side of Gold Star G11W 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
  • SN 790235
  • 1979
  • VG-EC *(see below)
  • Gloss finish
  • Light brown finish on mahogany neck and maple rim
  • W-b-w double bound mahogany resonator with w-b-w concentric purfling rings on back
  • Resonator also has sunburst finish on the back
  • White-bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl wreath inlays
  • 22nd fret has a block inlay
  • Headstock overlay features pearl "Gold Star" logo and wreath inlays
  • 3/4" multi-ply maple rim
  • 11" frosted top head
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • 2-piece flange
  • 24 brackets and notched tension hoop
  • 40 hole archtop tone ring
  • Presto-style tailpiece
  • Planetary-style tuners and geared 5th string peg
  • 1-3/16" nut, ~26-1/4" scale
  • Built in Japan
  • With OHSC (blue lining)
  • *VG-EC except needs (dowel and re-drill holes for the  hanger bolts that hold neck on, replace head, restring, etc. - sold AS-IS)

Gold Star G11W Resonator Banjo (1979)

Intl. Fees
AS-IS
Used

SKU: 70U-212164

$900 USD
$900 USD
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The Gold Star banjos were very nice import banjos in their day.  Most are still in use. This G11W needs some work to get it back in playable condition. With OHSC (blue lining). VG-EC except needs (dowel and re-drill holes for the  hanger bolts that hold neck on, replace head, restring, etc. - sold AS-IS)
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More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880
  • SN 790235
  • 1979
  • VG-EC *(see below)
  • Gloss finish
  • Light brown finish on mahogany neck and maple rim
  • W-b-w double bound mahogany resonator with w-b-w concentric purfling rings on back
  • Resonator also has sunburst finish on the back
  • White-bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl wreath inlays
  • 22nd fret has a block inlay
  • Headstock overlay features pearl "Gold Star" logo and wreath inlays
  • 3/4" multi-ply maple rim
  • 11" frosted top head
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • 2-piece flange
  • 24 brackets and notched tension hoop
  • 40 hole archtop tone ring
  • Presto-style tailpiece
  • Planetary-style tuners and geared 5th string peg
  • 1-3/16" nut, ~26-1/4" scale
  • Built in Japan
  • With OHSC (blue lining)
  • *VG-EC except needs (dowel and re-drill holes for the  hanger bolts that hold neck on, replace head, restring, etc. - sold AS-IS)