Stewart Banjo Fans: eBay Alert

Subject: RE: Stewart Banjo Fans: eBay Alert
From: Charley Noble
Date: 06 Sep 11 - 08:49 PM

Just in case you've wondered what a Stewart Model 3 is supposed to look like, here an example in great condition of a S. S. Stewart Thoroughbred currently on e-Bay: Click here for PIXS!

Note the veneer mosaic inlay inside the pot; the inscribed outside medal sheathing of the pot, and the elaborate mother-of-pearl inlay on the fingerboard.

The 'Buy it Now" price should be about $2500 but what the hell, maybe someone wants to get this one for sure.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Stewart Banjo Fans: eBay Alert
From: Crowhugger
Date: 06 Sep 11 - 10:20 PM

Wow, thanks Charley. Another beauty. I love this thread.

Subject: RE: Stewart Banjo Fans: eBay Alert
From: GUEST,Ricky MAC
Date: 18 Oct 11 - 08:32 AM

I have a 03 serial no99
5 string banjo, small star on head stock, dot inlay,38 brackets, metal outer rim wood inner rim, 1 piece mahogany neck, head stock has may by ebony laminate on top, 10.5 head, no fancy woodwork, no casDo you know what it is and worth?

Subject: RE: Stewart Banjo Fans: eBay Alert
From: Charley Noble
Date: 18 Oct 11 - 08:45 AM

Ricky-

Can you provide a link for a photo of the banjo in question? There are several sets of serial numbers from different periods of production.

I've never seen a Stewart banjo with 38 brackets. Most likely that is a typo?

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Stewart Banjo Fans: eBay Alert
From: GUEST,ricky mac
Date: 18 Oct 11 - 10:36 AM

photo on photobucket
http://s1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd487/jessa8193/used/stewart%2099/

Subject: RE: Stewart Banjo Fans: eBay Alert
From: GUEST,ricky mac
Date: 18 Oct 11 - 12:16 PM

photo on photobucket
http://s1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd487/jessa8193/used/stewart%2099/
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Subject: RE: Stewart Banjo Fans: eBay Alert
From: GUEST,ricky mac
Date: 18 Oct 11 - 03:05 PM

SORRY TO WAIST YOUR TIME
I FOUND A STAMP ON THE INSIDE THAT IS VERY HARD TO SEE THAT HAS A STAR WITH VEGA IN IT

Subject: RE: Stewart Banjo Fans: eBay Alert
From: Charley Noble
Date: 18 Oct 11 - 05:10 PM

Ricky-

You've got sharper eyes than I have if you're viewing the same 11 images or do you actually have this banjo in your possession?

Here's the hot link: click


I agree that's it's not a Stewart but it closely resembles one. However, I've never seen a Steward with more than 30 brackets around the rim. It looks like an entry level Vega and one that dates back to around 1900.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Stewart Banjo Fans: eBay Alert
From: Charley Noble
Date: 08 Feb 12 - 08:03 AM

There's a S. S. Stewart Special Thoroughbred Model 3 now being offered up for bid on e-Bay that is well worth a look and a little drooling: click here!

Starting bid is around $1900 which should not be especially surprising. In a good market a Stewart banjo like this one should sell for about $2500 but maybe someone will get a good buy.

The banjo looks as if it's in excellent condition, with the exception of some missing mother-of-pearl inlay in the fingerboard and a substitute bracket or two.

What makes it a Model 3 is the deeply carved heel, the veneer strips under the fingerboard, the very elaborate MOP inlay on the fingerboard and peghead itself, the mosaic veneer inlay on the inside of the rim, and the chased border around the outside of the rim.

Too bad I'm maxed out on resident banjos.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Stewart Banjo Fans: eBay Alert
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 10 Aug 12 - 10:55 PM

A friend has an old SS Stewart Favorite No 1 that I am interested in buying from them - no case - in reasonably good condition ...... any idea what a fair price would be? I couldn't find any serial number on it.

I come from a ukulele background &have a banjo ukulele (modern one) so am not up to speed on banjo playing ...... yet!
thanks
RP

Subject: RE: Stewart Banjo Fans: eBay Alert
From: Charley Noble
Date: 11 Aug 12 - 11:28 AM

The best website forum for getting feedback on such questions is "banjo hangout." A set of photos would be helpful in evaluating the banjo in question. It's probably a "Universal Favorite Model #1" from your description. One in excellent condition would sell for about $500. Beware that most Stewart banjos are not designed strong enough for steel strings, including this one.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Stewart Banjo Fans: eBay Alert
From: GUEST,Tamara
Date: 05 Dec 12 - 10:27 PM

I have a S.S. Steward Achme Professional and I need to know about how much it is worth

Subject: RE: Stewart Banjo Fans: eBay Alert
From: Charley Noble
Date: 06 Dec 12 - 08:02 AM

Tamara-

As I mentioned in my last post, just above, the place to go for free appraisal is the Banjo Hangout/Collectors Corner: click here!

Describe your banjo in detail and provide at least 3 well-focused photos of the pot, the fingerboard, and a sideview of the neck.

The value of the SS Steward Acme Professional can vary widely, from $500 to $3000.

Some of the Acme Professional banjos were not manufactured by Steward and are greatly inferior in quality.

I also frequent that forum as Charley Noble.

Subject: RE: Stewart Banjo Fans: eBay Alert
From: GUEST,Joe Hornung
Date: 27 Dec 15 - 12:25 AM

Hello Charlie,
I have just discovered this site, is it still active?

joe28675 at hotmail.com

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