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ARCHIVED TOPIC: Help identifying an Alvarez banjo?
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tsigler - Posted - 01/03/2013: 17:47:20
Hey, I bought this banjo about three years ago from a small used instrument shop, and all I know about it is that it's an Alvarez banjo. I've searched all over and I can't find a serial or model number anywhere on the instrument (even after taking the resonator off), and I'm thinking of selling it to buy something lighter and softer, but I'd like to know a little more about it before I decide on a price or whether to sell it at all. I've also looked at images of various Alvarez banjos and I've never found one exactly like it. Some of the inlay looks similar to the Denver Belle, but there are some small differences that make me think it could be something different. Anyway, I'd really appreciate it if you'd let me know if you might know anything about it! Thanks!
Jim D - Posted - 01/03/2013: 19:06:10
A BHO member posted photos of a '77 catalog. Your banjo looks like a 4300 'Denver Belle'. Note that the peghead inlay on the one on the left in the photo is like yours while that on the right is different. (?) There were only 2 models in '77 with carved heels and the other was an archtop.
The Belle was next to the top of the line, retailing at $585.00. Here are two cuts of the 'Denver Belle'. (BTW. the description mentions a built in 5th string capo. I don't see one on yours and I don't see one in their illustration.)
Jim
Edited by - Jim D on 01/03/2013 19:17:09
Jim D - Posted - 01/03/2013: 19:22:33
There appear to be 2 on eBay.. one of each peghead design.. the one that seems to be like yours is:
ebay.com/itm/Alvarez-Denver-Be..16f8e92ce
Both listings are asking $1200.00 'Buy It Now'. Taken 3 full game download.
Jim
5stringpicker2 - Posted - 01/03/2013: 22:44:19
The built in 5th string capo is mounted on the neck. the catalog pic has the installed capo.
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amconk6 - Posted - 01/04/2013: 07:30:27
The Denver Belle I had had 'Denver Belle' inlaid on the fingerboard, and had a rosewood resonator with no concentic rings.
bargrasspicker - Posted - 01/04/2013: 10:04:59
i had one of these, mid range to good banjo, id value around $800 in great shape.
5stringpicker2 - Posted - 01/03/2013: 22:44:19
The built in 5th string capo is mounted on the neck. the catalog pic has the installed capo.
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amconk6 - Posted - 01/04/2013: 07:30:27
The Denver Belle I had had 'Denver Belle' inlaid on the fingerboard, and had a rosewood resonator with no concentic rings.
bargrasspicker - Posted - 01/04/2013: 10:04:59
i had one of these, mid range to good banjo, id value around $800 in great shape.
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