There are some guitars you never forget – custom models, one-off wonders, and breathtaking vintage instruments. Or maybe you're looking for some inspiration for that next new guitar. This gallery features great instruments that have come and gone from Mass Street Music, but many may be available as custom orders or might even be already reordered and on their way back in stock. Just give us a call at 1-800-747-9980 or email us at for information on availability of instruments and items you see here.
Many of the vintage instruments are one-of-a kind and have come and gone, but you can see the great used and vintage instruments that often come our way. Just click on any brand to see what we've offered.
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This used Deering John Hartford Banjo is a 5-string beauty. Made with a Hartford Grenadillo tone ring, it has a sweet, full-bodied tone you would expect from a wood ring. Surprisingly, its specially tapered resonator makes its volume comparable to a lot of bluegrass banjos with bronze tone rings. It has a Curly Maple neck and resonator, and a 3-ply Maple rim. A one-piece cast Zinc flange, brass-notched tension hoop, and a true tone tailpiece help add a sweet high end to its rich bass response and exceptional resonance.
Not only does this banjo sound wonderful, but it looks great with Gothic Steamboat inlays. This instrument is in Excellent condition, and plays extremely well. It has had a Shubb 5th string capo added, and has some minor nicks on the neck and back (see photos). A great value, this Deering John Hartford Banjo comes with its original hard case. USED
$2,100.00
This used Deering Deluxe Banjo has a wonderful tone with real clarity and brightness. This is in Very Good condition and features a Mahogany neck with a Mahogany resonator with a gloss finish. There is a little play wear...minor fret wear and the head is worn, but overall a great player with a long life ahead. Quite beautiful, with the earlier diamond fretboard inlays on the Ebony fretboard, an 11" head, and a cast bronze tone ring. Hard case included with this Deering Deluxe Banjo. $1,095. Consignment item, sorry shipping not included. USED
Nice deal on this used Deering Intermediate Banjo. This was one of Deering's early models and is a real workhorse. This is in Very Good Plus condition and does have a bit of what we like to call gradoo on the back resonator (see photo), but no structural issues here at all. This is a great player and good deal. Hard case included. USED
$500.00
This Deering Sierra Maple banjo is outstanding - expertly crafted, tremendous, bright, crisp sound, great playability. This features a bronze tone ring and a three ply Rock Maple Rim with a satin finished, stained Maple neck and back. The Maple here gives you a little brighter tone and clearer note definition and great sustain. It's a one piece cast resonator flange, and has a two way adjustable truss rod in the neck. One of Deering's best and one of favorites. This Deering Sierra Maple banjo comes with a hard case as well.
$2,699.00 retail
$2,049.00
Nice deal on a used Deering Goodtime Banjo. This is in Excellent condition and comes with a gig bag. If you're starting out or need a back up banjo, this is open back is the one. It's excellent construction, no bells and whistles and a great player. $325 Consignment item, sorry no free shipping. USED
This Vega Old Tyme Wonder is a really nice open back banjo - and a great deal if you're looking to save some dough. This has a traditional scoop, and is perfect for frailing and clawhammer players. This has planetary tuners, a Rock Maple neck and rim, both stained a rich brown. Definitely delivers that great old timey sound with a darker tone. This Vega Old Tyme Wonder comes with the original hard case as well. $785. Consignment item, sorry no free shipping. USED
This Deering Boston 6-String Banjo is a little lighter in weight giving real clarity and a crisp sound - perfect for recording - and a whole heck of a lot of fun to play. Crafted from tropical American Mahogany, this has really good sustain and beautiful full tone, with a slightly thinner and very playable neck. Great detailing from the Ebony fretboard to the custom tailpiece. Keith Urban is a fan of this model and it's easy to see why once you pick it up. Great for flatpicking or fingerpicking, this has found fans among guitar players and banjo enthusiasts both. This Deering Boston 6-String Banjo comes with a hard case.
$2,145.00 retail
$1,619.00
This Deering Sierra banjo has got it all, a Mahogany satin-finish neck with a slender, low profile shaped for fast, accurate fingering for large or small hands - a natural Ebony fingerboard, planetary banjo tuners, geared 5th string peg and a three-ply Rock Maple rim and Mahogany resonator with white binding. Standard 11 inch head. With hard case.
Retail on this Deering Sierra banjo is $2549. Minimum advertised price is $1899. Call us at 1-800-747-9980 for more information.
$2,549.00 retail
The Deering Golden Era banjo is a unique instrument, designed to replicate one of the most sought after five string banjos of the pre-war era. This has a thicker neck shape, creating more sustain and a deeper resonator providing that warm, gutsy tone of great resonant bass notes with clear, beautiful highs. The Maple rim is turned to traditional dimensions, there's a 20 hole bell bronze tone ring, and Deering True Tone tailpiece. Everything has been made with careful attention to the original dimensions to recreate the sound and performance traditionalists desire. This Deering Golden Era includes a hard case. Retail price is $4661, but just give us a call at 1-800-747-9980 or email us at for our price.
$4,661.00 retail
The Deering Goodtime banjo is a no-frills, high quality banjo with a Rock Maple neck made by the banjo experts. This is low on bling and high on tone. We have sold these to beginners and professionals alike who agree that it's a great sounding traditional banjo at a reasonable price. You've got an 11" frosted head, a violin grade Maple rim and steel tension hoop. The nutwidth 1 1/4" and at 4 1/2 pounds, this is lightweight enough to easily take anywhere. Case not included, but add in a Deering Open Back Banjo Gig Bag for just a little more.
$499.00 retail
$379.00
