• Front and side of Kay Eagle Resonator Banjo

    The original Kay Company in Chicago went out of business in 1968.  In 1973 the brand was revived and some import models became available. This banjo shares build features of similar import banjos of this time period. Eagles on banjos were a very common theme during this time period.  Aesthetically it is off the charts. Kind of an interesting import model. With chipboard soft shell case (one broken latch).


    This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Would benefit from some fretwork and set up (This item is 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

  • Fancy import Kay banjo!
  • No SN
  • 1970s
  • Gloss finish
  • Multi-laminate 5-string neck
  • Tortoise plastic-bound resonator
  • Rosewood laminate on resonator with faux abalone eagle on back
  • Decal marquetry as well on the resonator
  • W-b-w -bound 22-fret rosewood fingerboard
  • Kind of "Flying Eagle" pattern inlays in faux abalone
  • Aluminum rim with built in flange
  • 11" head
  • Single coordinator rod
  • 28 brackets
  • Gold hardware except for rim
  • Enclosed guitar-style tuners
  • Friction 5th-string peg
  • Wood armrest
  • Eagle on tailpiece
  • Rosewood peghead overlay features logo
  • 1-3/16" nut, ~27-3/8" scale
  • Model number sticker is missing
  • Import model
  • With chipboard soft shell case (one broken latch)

Kay Eagle Resonator Banjo (1970s)

Kay Eagle Resonator Banjo (1970s)

AS-IS
Used

SKU: 70U-222423

$250 USD
$250.00 USD
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The original Kay Company in Chicago went out of business in 1968.  In 1973 the brand was revived and some import models became available. This banjo shares build features of similar import banjos of this time period. Eagles on banjos were a very common theme during this time period.  Aesthetically it is off the charts. Kind of an interesting import model. With chipboard soft shell case (one broken latch).

This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Would benefit from some fretwork and set up (This item is sold As-Is)
More Details

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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

  • Fancy import Kay banjo!
  • No SN
  • 1970s
  • Gloss finish
  • Multi-laminate 5-string neck
  • Tortoise plastic-bound resonator
  • Rosewood laminate on resonator with faux abalone eagle on back
  • Decal marquetry as well on the resonator
  • W-b-w -bound 22-fret rosewood fingerboard
  • Kind of "Flying Eagle" pattern inlays in faux abalone
  • Aluminum rim with built in flange
  • 11" head
  • Single coordinator rod
  • 28 brackets
  • Gold hardware except for rim
  • Enclosed guitar-style tuners
  • Friction 5th-string peg
  • Wood armrest
  • Eagle on tailpiece
  • Rosewood peghead overlay features logo
  • 1-3/16" nut, ~27-3/8" scale
  • Model number sticker is missing
  • Import model
  • With chipboard soft shell case (one broken latch)
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