Ibanez
Ibanez 1970s Artist Model 593 “Tree of Life” 5-String Banjo – Near Mint, Vintage Japanese Craftsmanship
- Regular Price
- $1,750.00
- Sale Price
- $1,750.00
- Regular Price
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- per
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This vintage Ibanez Artist Model 593 “Tree of Life” 5-string banjo is a stunning example of high-quality Japanese luthiery from the golden era of 1970s instrument making.
Featuring ornate Tree of Life inlay along the fretboard and headstock, a multi-ply maple rim, and a smooth-playing neck, this banjo offers exceptional tone and aesthetics. It delivers crisp, articulate projection ideal for bluegrass, old-time, and fingerstyle players.
In very near mint condition, this rare Ibanez Artist banjo is both a collector-grade piece and a serious player’s instrument—combining vintage beauty with professional performance.
- Weight: 9lbs 15oz
- Body: Multi-ply maple rim, bound maple resonator, 24 lug flathead tone ring made of bell alloy
- Neck: 3-piece maple neck with a fiddle-shaped peghead
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl "Tree of Life" vine inlay
- Frets: Original
- Fret Count: 22
- Nut: Original
- Nut Width: 1-1/4"
- Scale: 26-1/4"
- Overall Length: 38"
- Head Diameter: 11"
- Resonator Depth: 1-3/4"
- Neck Thickness At 1st Fret: .81"
- Neck Thickness At 12th Fret: .93"
- Action 1st String @ 12th Fret: 2/32"
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Action 4th String @ 12th Fret: 2/32"
- Hardware: Chrome
- Tuners: Original
- Case: OHSC
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