Identifying this el degas banjo? Price range?

[EvanMyles]

Hey guys, I have absolutely no idea how much this banjo is worth. or what model it is. Can someone help me figure this out? I got it from my great uncle.

http://s1131.photobucket.com/albums/m55 ... s%20Banjo/

Sorry for the link to photobucket, i was having troubles posting pictures on this so i posted them on photobucket instead

[charles]

When it comes to the banjos and mandos I don't really have a clue as to prices - the market (or lack thereof) seems to determine the price.

For what it's worth, that is a MIJ model, and appears to be more 'deluxe' compared to many of the models I've seen out there.

[EvanMyles]

Any idea how i'd go about finding how much this thing is worth? If you don't that's absolutely fine. I'm moving to a different city with pretty much just the clothes on my back and need to sell it. I really wish i knew more about banjo's and such. It's pretty much in perfect condition too which is awesome.

[charles]

I've seen ED banjos listed anywhere between $50-500, but I doubt many of the 500-region listings actually sell.

I'd suggest you either take it to a music store, guitar tech, or luthier to ask their opinion; or list it at whatever price you think it's worth and list it "OBO" (or best offer) and see what best-offers you get for it.

Best of luck!