The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #87377 Message #1633359
Posted By: Lanfranc
22-Dec-05 - 07:12 PM
Thread Name: Tenor Banjo for Christmas?
Subject: RE: Tenor Banjo for Christmas?
Which Ozark TB is it? If it's the "Professional" model with "Celtic" inlays and gold hardware that retails at around £625, I'm a definite buyer at £120! And I'm in Harlow!
However, if it's a 2104T or T/S (shortscale), £120 is a bit optimistic as that model retails new at £145-160. If it's a basic open-back 2102T, well, that retails for £105-115 new, so £70-80 would be nearer the mark.
Far Eastern built instruments, even if they are quite well made, as they often are, are not holding their price very well at present, as a look at eBay will confirm. New Chinese-made Tenor Banjos, probably from the same factory as the Ozarks, are on offer there from £55!