Its tricky because the 5th string peg on a long neck is located on the 8th fret, not the 5th fret like a normal length 5-string banjo. Original banjo head. Deering Vega 1960's SS-5 Folklore Long Neck 5 String Openback Banjo and Hard Shell Case ** SOLD** £499.00 **SOLD** Pete Seeger style 1960's Long Neck 5 String Banjo. Blog Entry: Group info Linked by petersj12 11 months ago. $2,500.00: Custom 5-string Openback. He has sent me some interesting information about how he selected his Vega long neck. Earth Tone; Wood Song; Loop2Learn; Contact Info. or. The Deering Vega Long Neck banjo has 3 ply maple rim, brass bracket band with nickel plated shoes, traditional Vega neck shape, ebony fingerboard, with mother of pearl traditional inlays. This awesome banjo has a beautiful curly maple tiger striped neck and a head personally signed by the late Pete Seeger. The Vega classic Pete Seeger long neck model from Boston in the 1960`s is a collector`s item and worth around $2.8K- 3.5K these days. Ode model 21 long neck w/hsc Linked by john bange 2 years ago. It has a two piece maple neck with mahogany center strip and D shape profile. Vega Banjos. In-house repairs include: neck reset, new fretboard binding, refret, new ABM planet tuners, and a Schaller 5th, still outfitted with the original grained ivoroid knobs. ChurchStreetBlues. It’s small, shallow, and old and won’t pose a problem. Long Neck Banjo. They arrived in some of the hottest weather that Menlo Park has ever seen. He explains the development in his Incompleat Folksinger, p. 42. The modern tube-a-phone tone ring has so-called dog bone or barbell apertures, but the #1807 banjo has vintage single hole apertures in the tone ring which is probably a left-over part from Martin`s discontinued Pete Seeger (PS-5) line. Not Now. From the BRC: Be safe, observe social distancing, keep on picking. These banjos were designed primarily to be tuned down to "E" using standard 5-string "G" tuning intervals. C.F. 2 Tu-Ba-Phone XL” model or abbreviated as T2XL in the C.F. He had a unique way of … £1,995. It survived. P.S. What a nice note from your Dad. This inspired the founder-owner of OME to start building these banjos under the name ODE, which were produced from 1960 to 1966. Great condition for a 50+ year old banjo with a nice playable action, hardly any fret wear, and railroad spikes at 9th,11th(for open G tuning) and 13th Frets. I would be glad to send some photos – is there an email to which they could be sent? Your email address will not be published. Dear B.B. Page created - August 22, 2011. Thanks for a wonderfully entertaining and informative website, I have owned (for years) a Vega long neck by Martin, serial #1807. Is it just a bad case? Musician/Band. The Martin Company sold the Vega brand overseas in 1979, but the franchise returned to the USA when purchased by the Deering Company in 1989. Can this be true? Used - Very Good Condition It is from a limited reserve of heads that Pete signed for the Deering banjo company in support of his favorite causes which Deering has donated to our fund raising efforts making this banjo a one of a kind banjo! Hopefully this isn't too bad of a problem. The large diameter tension rod is likely a Boston factory part inherited from the Vega inventory. Cool stuff in the pocket. The solid brass bracket band is hand fitted to the violin grade three-ply rim. Linked by John Bowlin 9 months ago. (One of the banjos was a 1940's plectrum Vega.) Registered Member. At that time, the original Vega company was the only builder of the Long Neck 5-string which was high priced and of marginal quality. This why Pete Seeger had the long neck built for him. The walnut stained maple banjo looks amazing and produces deep, full and sparkling sound. 562 people follow this. The Vega Woodsongs Campfire Long Neck Banjo by Deering is a modern expression of an older solution to a problem for banjo players: playing in E on a banjo is always a challenge. C.F. Musical Instrument. ChurchStreetBlues. I would not stress too much. Is that normal? Cello Banjo; Dojo; Long Neck; Solid Body; Travel; Head Size +-8" 11" 12" 14" Price +-$100 - $300; $300 - $500; $500 - $750; $750 - $1,000; $1,000 - $1,500; $1,500+ Stock +-In Stock; Out Of Stock; Apply. Sort: Filters. An extra long neck banjo in the style of the 1960's Vega Pete Seeger model, this banjo features a 25-fret maple neck connected to an 11" 3-ply maple rim. Brands. Playing finger picking styles on both the banjo and guitar, supplemented with occasional harmonica, he was invited to demonstrate these techniques on the college radio station. Martin also used the Vega name for a line of strings. These are normally played with the neck capo’ed up three frets and the 5th string capo tack in use so the banjo is played in G. New. Log In. I thought I'd remembered that. In my files, the PS-5 is seen in a Vega (Boston) flyer in 1961 where it lists for $309. Description A Mahogany, warm and woody, light weight longneck banjo, the Woodsongs Campfire Longneck is a collaboration between Michael Jonathan of Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour and the Deerings to create a banjo like the one Michael plays that is affordable for his broad audiences. She sounds fantastic with new strings. Vega Long Neck Banjo photos and questions. Martin in 1970, the Seeger model appeared in the 1970 and 1972 Vega Martin catalogs but not in the 1976 catalog where it was replaced by the similar "No. Thanks guys. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. so the headstock pops up. You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. Post Sep 25, 2020 #1 2020-09-25T01:29. This original 5 string banjo has a mahogany neck with carved heel, 27" scale ebony fretboard, Vega vine peghead inlay, and a 10-15/16" diameter rim with Tubaphone tonering. SOLD 1964 Longneck (Folk-lure model) Banjo and a new hard case. Banjo tabs for beginners and enthusiasts, interviews, articles, and much more. Long neck players created a tradition of playing the long neck with an open back. With appreciation, Barry. ... Vega Pete Seeger Extra Long Neck … 546 likes. Pete had a homemade long neck that he originated in 1942 to extend the range of the banjo for singing certain tunes. Supplied in a fitted hard case. This pot design gives the Vega Long Neck Banjo a round full tone that sustains with a pure and clear sparkle. Other features include a tubaphone tone ring, 10-15/16" frosted top head, 24 brackets and a notched tension hoop. Martin shop logbook. The solid brass bracket band is hand fitted to the violin grade three-ply rim. A classic Vega Long Neck banjo, created with the inclusion of a Vega tubaphone tone ring. Although a Bluegrass picker, my daily practice banjo is an open back long neck Ode because of its mellow wife-friendly tone. The signature model of folk singer and political activist Pete Seeger, this extra long neck openback banjo has a ~32" scale with 25 frets on its white-bound ebony fingerboard. Martin manufactured only 25 of the T2XL instruments, and this model was last advertised in a CFM flyer circa 1978. Just really hate it when my instruments aren’t in my control... especially my dad’s old banjo. The headache is gone, but the banjo remains. About See All. The development was the result of Pete Seeger's need for a banjo that could comfortably accommodate different vocal keys, especially the typical blues guitarist's penchant for playing in E! In the 1960`s, the PS-5 featured a 3 piece ebony … Pete Seeger is the man who started the long neck banjo's evolution. Erik Darling has always been one of my favorite players. I looked in several shops today and heard the same tale. Vega Fairbanks tubaphone openback banjo Paisley, Renfrewshire Vega Fairbanks tubaphone openback banjo and case . The Limeliters. Heat and humidity, not too much an issue. Good luck with it. The Recording King Madison RK-R36 is for every … Bluegrass players usually prefer heavy bronze tone rings (like our Deering ’06 tone ring) and a resonator to focus the sound forward. Ad posted 1 day ago Save this ad 9 images; Recording King Madison RK-R36 Kidlington, Oxfordshire Quality hard case included. Apparently, Seeger`s endorsement agreement with Vega was very casual. We cover both three-finger and clawhammer styles. OME still offers these Long Neck banjos on special order. PENDING 1977 Martin Vega Pete Seeger long neck banjo tubaphone XL -.excellent condition. This pot design gives the Vega Long Neck Banjo a round full tone that sustains with a pure and clear sparkle. Any banjo guys able to weigh in? Description A mahogany, warm and woody, light weight longneck banjo, the Woodsongs Campfire Longneck is a collaboration between Michael Jonathan of Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour and the … The Vega Long Neck banjo is the same design as Pete Seeger played. Linked by John Bowlin 9 months ago. Per my files, the Pete Seeger model … Gold Tone Music Group 3656 S. Hopkins Ave. Titusville, FL 32780; 1-800-826-5482; … Although a rare and beautifully crafted instrument, my estimate is that the T2XL is worth around $1.7K nowadays depending upon condition. Community See All. Hi there! The GOOD thing about the shipper packing the instrument is that they are MUCH more willing to settle any dispute that arises during the shipping process. These have a great pop to them with tons of low end from the open strings. Dear B.B. A folksy tune with lots of fun counterpoint, all the multi-tracked instruments and vocals are by the author. Create New Account. The Vega Pete Seeger model 5-string banjo came into being during the early 1950s because of requests Vega received from players who wanted an extended neck banjo just like Pete Seeger was playing. 146 89 3. The White Ladye tone ring provides a loud plunky tone preferred by old timey players. Classified: WTB Harmony Long Neck Neck Only Linked by revellfa 3 months ago: Harmony Long Neck WTB. Some great case candy (original tuning key, bridge, capo, kazoo, tuning blowy thing?, finger picks.... also a really sweet note from my dad). Whether you want to re-create the folk music of the 1960’s or musically travel into unexplored banjo territory or simply have a superb instrument to accompany vocals, the Vega Long Neck banjo will provide the versatile, sweet, beautiful banjo voice that has inspired generations of singers and players with its sparkling, deep and full sound; This banjo is one of the true classics of the 20th century and the new … 546 people like this. Is that normal? A monthly magazine devoted to the 5 string banjo. Musical Instrument . Expect to get a deep, warm woody sound from this banjo. Ode model 21 long neck w/hsc Linked by john bange 2 years ago This was well played by a folkie who bought it new, played it hard, but cared for it. See more of Long Neck Banjo on Facebook. 2 Tu-Ba-Phone XL featured appointments adopted from the Boston era Vega No. Here are some photos. Maybe I should throw something under the body of the banjo to have it sit higher? Need some advice from the pros. Martin shop logbook. Thx everyone! 2 Tu-Ba-Phone XL” model or abbreviated as T2XL in the C.F. I would estimate that 90% of all rejected claims against shippiers are cited as "insufficient/inadequate packing". B.B. Thanks again for your correspondence and photos enabling the T2XL story to be shared with the BRC readership. The original Vega-branded green-lined case is still with the banjo in very nice shape. The No. Perhaps the most visible Vega instrument in the 1950s and 60s was the long neck 5-string banjo designed and used by folk singer Pete Seeger, and later by several folk groups like the Kingston Trio and The Limeliters. Vega Martin long neck PS-5 banjo SN 80 is one of eleven Pete Seeger 5-stringers manufactured in Nazareth, PA, in mid 1972 per Shop Order 2098. Forgot account? Traditionally, long neck banjos are built as open backs and the most popular Vega models have the tubaphone tone ring. Required fields are marked *. Again, many thanks for your efforts on the banjo world’s behalf. The Kingston Trio. Commission Sale. The Vega Long Neck is made with Deering's hand made, classic Tubaphone tone-ring. He led a coulourful long life doing what he believed in. GREG DEERING WITH A DEERING VEGA LONG NECK BANJO PAT WITH HIS TRUSTY 1999 DEERING VEGA LONG NECK BANJO _____ FEBRUARY 2019: (2019 CENTENNIAL OF PETE SEEGERS BIRTH) 2019 is the centennial of the famous American folk singer/songwriter and activist Pete Seeger (May 3rd 2019 toJanuary 27th 2014. It offers deep, balanced, full, round and sparkling tone with responsiveness and power. In his high school days, the BRC founder dabbled in songwriting and performed his tunes at area talent shows. In 1944, Seeger had John D’Angelico modify the neck of his Vega Whyte Laydie banjo, removing the head and adding a two-fret extension. The Vega Pete Seeger long neck banjo was built from 1958 to 1970, following Seeger’s influence on the popularity of the banjo and his need to play in lower keys without retuning. : Thank you for your kind remarks and detailed photos of your Vega Martin long neck 5-stringer. Linked by revellfa 3 months ago: Harmony Long Neck WTB. I would love to know more about it, and possibly it’s current value. They were all fine. This pot design gives the Vega Long Neck Banjo a round full tone that sustains with a pure and clear sparkle. Used - Excellent Condition Posted 7/24/2018 1:16:07 PM by MissMorgan - Country: United States - State: SD - ZIP: 57069 Last Updated 2/14/2021 6:38:04 AM. Your email address will not be published. Never trust shipping. The Deering Vega Long Neck has a 25 fret fingerboard and is tuned in the open position to E, A, E, G#, B. 2 banjo of yesteryear with a 3 piece maple neck, adjustable tension rod, fingerboard bound in white, and nickel-plated metal parts. This is an amazing sounding 1967 Vega Pete Seeger long neck banjo...no exaggeration. I had that type of kazoo and capo.cool original strap. Which is great. The most popular is probably the Vega Woodsongs Campfire Long Neck banjo, a collaboration between Deering and Michael Jonathan of Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour. Dave Guard was the reason many of us took up the banjo. Your banjo serial number 1807 was built by C. F. Martin in Nazareth, PA, in 1977. Vega Long Neck Banjo photos and questions Vega Long Neck Banjo photos and questions. It is not clear why the gentlemanly Seeger withdrew his endorsement, but enthusiasts proffer that Pete believed the long neck banjo should stand on its own merit and not his name. Martin made 101 of the PS-5 instruments which listed for $488 without case in the final V/M price list in 1971. Gold Tone; Jose Ramirez; Zero Glide. … This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. Pete Seeger long neck open back banjo. It is in excellent condition, and I have enjoyed plinking on it for 40 years. Also, yep, there's a heel crack. Since I have no desire to learn another set of fingerings Banjo: Deering Vega Long Neck in as-new condition - The Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum SOLD 1964 Longneck (Folk-lure model) Banjo and a new hard case. Blog Entry: Group info Linked by petersj12 11 months ago. When the lid goes down it obviously puts the weight on the neck (holding the weight of the banjo). The original owner installed the Vega Pittman sliding 5th string capo. Weirdly, in the long neck case, the banjo seems to sit back heavy - so the headstock pops up. Looks good. Although styled like the iconic “Pete Seeger” long neck design (PS-5), it is actually a “No. I took it in to McCabe’s and the banjo guru (Doug) said don’t worry for two seconds about the heel crack. The maple neck is straight and solid, and the frets are in good shape. : Thank you for your kind remarks and detailed photos of your Vega Martin long neck 5-stringer. The solid brass bracket band is hand fitted to the violin grade three-ply rim. That's a treasure in its own right. Whether you want to re-create the folk music of the 1960's or musically travel into unexplored banjo territory or simply have a superb instrument to accompany vocals, the Vega Long Neck banjo will provide the versatile, sweet, beautiful banjo voice that has inspired generations of singers and players with its sparkling, deep and full sound; This banjo is one of the true classics of the 20th century and the new … Per my files, the Pete Seeger model first appeared in a Vega flyer from Boston in 1961. “Well, it was like this. Your banjo serial number 1807 was built by C. F. Martin in Nazareth, PA, in 1977. See below for more … This banjo is from the era when Martin owned the Vega company. 146 89 3. 2 Tu-Ba-Phone XL" long neck. List of FREE Items Included with this Banjo Original pot and neck dowel with reproduction neck ( Reiter/bermunzio/eastman) 1920’s instrument . It includes a tradition heel cut, no-knot tailpiece, and Vega-style armrest. That makes me feel better. Attached is a sound track of the song “A Long Way” that he penned 1967 and did not recorded until 2005 when he made a CD entitled “Songs Mostly about the Heartland- a bonesetters tale” which was sold as a fund-raiser for the local Childrens Hospital. Although styled like the iconic “Pete Seeger” long neck design (PS-5), it is actually a “No. Subject: Long Neck Banjo Strings From: DonMeixner Date: 19 Feb 01 - 06:43 PM I was recently told by a friend who owns the shop where I have bought my Vega Long neck strings for years that "They are no longer available from the supplier." Just love this thing. A classic Vega Long Neck banjo, created with the inclusion of a Vega tubaphone tone ring. Related Pages. During his undergraduate years at a college in Massachusetts in the mid 1960`s, he performed at small venues like coffee houses, a pizza joint, and once with a rock band (the neighbors called the local constabulary to quell the noise).

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