• Front and side of Ludwig Riviera Plectrum Banjo
    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. Currently, this banjo is in Very Good Condition (VGC) except for needing work such as heat straightening the neck and dressing the frets. It plays okay but is sold AS-IS. Note: NO CASE is included.
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  • Armrest, Bridge, mute and tailpiece of Ludwig Riviera Plectrum Banjo
  • Front neck and body join of Ludwig Riviera Plectrum Banjo
  • Fretboard of Ludwig Riviera Plectrum Banjo
  • Front headstock of Ludwig Riviera Plectrum Banjo
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  • Neck joint of Ludwig Riviera Plectrum Banjo
  • Inside rim of Ludwig Riviera Plectrum Banjo
  • Heel of Ludwig Riviera Plectrum Banjo
  • Back and side of Ludwig Riviera Plectrum 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 2317 
  • 1920s 
  • VGC *(see below)
  •  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
  •  *VGC except needs (heat straighten neck, dress frets, etc. - plays okay - sold AS-IS)

Ludwig Riviera Plectrum Banjo (1920s)

Ludwig Riviera Plectrum Banjo (1920s)

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Used

SKU: 80U-218471

$500 USD
$500.00 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. Currently, this banjo is in Very Good Condition (VGC) except for needing work such as heat straightening the neck and dressing the frets. It plays okay but is sold AS-IS. Note: NO CASE is included.
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 
  • VGC *(see below)
  •  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
  •  *VGC except needs (heat straighten neck, dress frets, etc. - plays okay - sold AS-IS)
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