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    From the 1920s, this Ludwig Riviera Plectrum Banjo is a vintage piece requiring some attention to restore it to top playing condition. It features a walnut neck and resonator, and a metal pot with an integral flange and tone ring. NO CASE is included.


    This product is in Project Condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Looks good cosmetically but needs work such as heat straightening the neck and dressing the frets. (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

  • SN 2317 
  • 1920s 
  •  Natural finish
  •  2-piece walnut neck with dowel stick
  •  5-piece center strip of maple / ebony
  •  Matching heel cap
  •  Headstock overlay features "RIVIERA" and "Ludwig" logos, plus floral inlays
  •  Planet tuners with pearl buttons
  •  Ivoroid-bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl slotted diamond inlays
  •  Walnut resonator with dual concentric purfling lines on back
  •  Edge of resonator features ivoroid binding and fancy wood marquetry
  •  Resonator has been refinished 
  • Metal rim with integral flange and tone ring
  •  26 bracket hooks and grooved tension hoop
  •  ~10-3/4" head
  •  "Ludwig U.S.A." (Kershner) tailpiece stamped "PAT. 12-29-14" and "5-9-16"
  •  Ludwig "hotdog" armrest (mounts need repair)
  •  1-1/8" nut, ~26-7/8" scale
  •  NO CASE

Ludwig Riviera Plectrum Banjo (1920s)

Ludwig Riviera Plectrum Banjo (1920s)

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SKU: 80U-218471

$450 USD
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From the 1920s, this Ludwig Riviera Plectrum Banjo is a vintage piece requiring some attention to restore it to top playing condition. It features a walnut neck and resonator, and a metal pot with an integral flange and tone ring. NO CASE is included.

This product is in Project Condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Looks good cosmetically but needs work such as heat straightening the neck and dressing the frets. (This item is sold As-Is)
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

  • SN 2317 
  • 1920s 
  •  Natural finish
  •  2-piece walnut neck with dowel stick
  •  5-piece center strip of maple / ebony
  •  Matching heel cap
  •  Headstock overlay features "RIVIERA" and "Ludwig" logos, plus floral inlays
  •  Planet tuners with pearl buttons
  •  Ivoroid-bound 22-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl slotted diamond inlays
  •  Walnut resonator with dual concentric purfling lines on back
  •  Edge of resonator features ivoroid binding and fancy wood marquetry
  •  Resonator has been refinished 
  • Metal rim with integral flange and tone ring
  •  26 bracket hooks and grooved tension hoop
  •  ~10-3/4" head
  •  "Ludwig U.S.A." (Kershner) tailpiece stamped "PAT. 12-29-14" and "5-9-16"
  •  Ludwig "hotdog" armrest (mounts need repair)
  •  1-1/8" nut, ~26-7/8" scale
  •  NO CASE
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