You are viewing a Japanese Norma 5-String Banjo. This is an unique banjo. Made in, roughly, the ~70's in Japan sent all the way to America only to have the previous owner add a pickup to it. In addition to that, what looks like a truss rod cover is actually just an emblem, so there ISN'T an adjustable truss rod in this banjo. This item has been Professionally Set-Up by our in house guitar technicians to play and sound its best. We have also added a Please view the photos carefully for the best look at the Good cosmetic condition.

  • 5-Strings
  • Open Back
  • Built-In Pickup
  • Vintage
  • Made in Japan
  • Professionally Set-Up

You may find similar instruments listed at a lower price, but ours includes a FREE $85 set up that all instruments require. The set up is what makes hard to play and stiff feeling guitars play GREAT!!! It's like having your own personal guitar tech and this service comes FREE to those who purchase an instrument from us.. Whether an instrument is new or used makes no difference, a set up is usually required. When a Guitar, Bass, 12 string, Banjo, Mandolin, what-have-you, is brought into our shop for this service we charge a minimum of $85 and we do hundreds of these set ups every year. The service that is included for FREE with your purchase includes the following adjustments: neck, fingerboard treatment, action, intonation, & a basic fret level and polish (If required).

The pros have their own guitar tech, you should too!!!

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ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 5-string Banjo
Categories
Year
  • 70's?

Perry's Music Center

Villa Park, IL, United States
Sales:1,168
Joined Reverb:2015

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