The Banjos - 1970s Ventura 5-String Resonator Banjo

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The Banjos - 1970s Ventura 5-String Resonator Banjo

This was another eBay acquisition and was bought from a person who had little or no working knowledge of banjos or stringed instruments in general. Consequently, repairs were required to put the instrument into proper working order. Fortunately, the seller was ethical and paid for the bulk of the repairs as he felt he had represented it to be in good condition and wanted it to be right; thank heavens for sellers like this!

The various components, as restored, are in pretty good shape and it turned out to be a very attractive, though basic model, instrument. It is also a very heavy instrument, which translates into sustain. It is still more instrument than I am capable of exploiting so, until it starts limiting me in some way, it's all that I need!

The tone and playability of this instrument make it perfect for "Bluegrass" music since the resonator makes a pretty big sound.

And now for the pictures (click to enlarge):

1970s Ventura 5-String Resonator Banjo - Front 1970s Ventura 5-String Resonator Banjo - Head 1970s Ventura 5-String Resonator Banjo - Head & Neck Joint 1970s Ventura 5-String Resonator Banjo - Neck 1970s Ventura 5-String Resonator Banjo - Tailpiece 1970s Ventura 5-String Resonator Banjo - 5th Tuner 1970s Ventura 5-String Resonator Banjo - Headstock Front 1970s Ventura 5-String Resonator Banjo - Headstock Back 1970s Ventura 5-String Resonator Banjo - Back 1970s Ventura 5-String Resonator Banjo - Rim 1970s Ventura 5-String Resonator Banjo - Back & Rim 1970s Ventura 5-String Resonator Banjo - Case


So concludes the presentation of my 1970s Ventura 5-string resonator banjo. Feel free to contact me with any questions and/or comments.

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