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1. Fender Leo Banjo History
2. Fender Banjo Models

Listing is for a late 70's to early 80's Fender Leo Deluxe 5-string banjo, made in Japan. It's hard to date these banjos, but this one does appear to have a fairly early serial number on the label inside the pot, and no serial on the back of the headstock as the later models had.

This is an all maple banjo with a beautiful flamed maple resonator, and rosewood fretboard, real mother of pearl fretboard and headstock inlays, and metal tone ring. Banjo appears to be all original apart from the bridge and head, and spikes added at the 7th, 9th, and 10th frets. There are also two small holes on the side of the fretboard on the binding where a previous owner had a 5th string capo installed, which has cause small cracks in the binding around that area as well, which should hopefully be shown adequately in the pictures. This banjo has normal wear and tear for a banjo of this age, but no cracks or structural damage. We tried to show some of the cosmetic damage on the bottom of the resonator in one of the pictures as well.

Valuation Report for Used Leo Deluxe Bluegrass Banjo by Fender Musical Instruments (Desc: With Case.).

These old Japanese banjos are EXCELLENT build quality, far better than any modern imports you see these days and definitely comparable to what the bigger American companies were producing during the same era. Klein movie theaters. This is a great looking, sounding and playing banjo, and would be awesome for any bluegrass banjo player looking for something well built but a bit different from the same ol' same ol' you see everyday.

1. Back in the 1970's when folk music and bluegrass were in a renaissance, Leo Fender decided he wanted to compete with all the Gibson Mastertones that were flying off the shelves and he designed the Fender ARTIST and the LEO (named after himself). These were wonderful banjos.. Heavy, beautiful, loud and very popular. This is a banjo for.
2. A complete listing of Fender banjos for sale, both new and used. Leo Fender 5-String Banjo For Sale. Fender Allegro Long Neck on Masterclone Pot-New Stupid Low.

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Juste Music
Joined Nov 2014
Norton, VA, United States

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Fender Leo Banjo History

BRAND NEW items may be returned within 7 days of the date of delivery for a full refund minus actual shipping costs PENDING the item is returned in the same condition as it was received - including paperwork, stickers, etc. If item isn't in the original condition, a partial refund will be given based on the damage.

Fender Banjo Models

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