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Rare Vintage Banjo Mandolin Banjolin For Sale Stringed Folk Instrument - $299 (castro / upper market)
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Banjo Mandolin Vintage Banjolin for sale
Concertone banjo mandolins (or "banjolins") are vintage, 8-string instruments, typically produced in the 1920s and 1930s, often manufactured by Slingerland for Montgomery Ward or similar mail-order brands. They feature a 4-pair string configuration, a 14-inch scale length, and an 11-inch head, producing a loud, distinctive, and metallic tone.
Key Features and Characteristics
Maker & Era: Produced around the 1920s–1930s. While some sources suggest Slingerland, others indicate they may be, at times, associated with Gretsch-made instruments.
Design: Often features a metal tone ring, skin head, and sometimes ornate, inlaid wood designs, such as a flower pot on the resonator.
Structure: They often have a 14-inch scale length, which is standard for banjolins.
Value: These vintage instruments often sell in the range of $400, depending on condition and whether they are in original playing condition or need restoration.
Sound: Known for being loud and resonant due to the combination of a mandolin's tuning and a banjo's body.
These instruments were popular during the early 20th-century banjo craze, blending the portability of a mandolin with the volume of a banjo.