Leo Banjo?
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Anyone out there know anything about Leo Banjos? I recently acquired
one and can't seem to get any information. I've been told that the Leo
is derived from "Leo" Fender.
The instrument bears no serial numbers or markings. It doesn't look
very old either.
Can anyone help me out with some history or approximate value?
Thanks! Please email me.
Andy Sicard
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Bart V.
In the early 80's they sold for about $180 Cdn brand new.
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>Anyone out there know anything about Leo Banjos?
Andy,
Yes, Fender made a "Loe" banjo, and it was a pretty good quality
instrument, but as I understand they have not made it for many years. If
yours is new, it must be another manufacturer. Anyone else have a clue?
Larry <------ Hillbilly Banjo Picker
p.s. If it is a Fender Leo, I'd be interested in buying it.
Curtis Cameron
I have a Fender Leo. You can see its picture at
http://members.aol.com/freewhL44/leo.jpg
I know that the Leo's were made during Fender's "dark years", and were
made in Japan (Fender's new owners started making guitars in Japan to
save costs, but it was seen as heresy be the American Fender fans). The
name "Leo" is that of the original Mr. Fender who started the company.
I think that they made two different models, the standard Leo and the
Leo Deluxe. I think they were made in the late 1970's.
Mine is a very well-constructed instrument, and has excellent tuning
pegs and very fancy inlays on the neck and pegboard. I think that it's
pretty comparable to the Mastertones, and much higher quality than the
Epiphone models that I've seen. Someone posted that they were available
new for $180 Canadian, which sounds way too cheap for what you get (then
again, maybe the standard Leo is much cheaper). It also clearly says
"Fender" in inlays on the pegboard, so it's surprising that Andy might
not know who made it. Also, mine has a serial number stamped on the top
back side of the pegboard.
I think it's a really good choice for an intermediate player, because
you can get good quality without having to pay for the Mastertone name.
-Curtis
Wygyg
i also have a leo....like new condition....if anyone is interested....roger