Vintage banjo neck and post, drum, hooks and brackets for restoration. Probably 1930’s. The neck has 20 raised frets. Frets and inlays appear sturdy and intact. The material of the inlay is plastic. The neck is straight. The maker of this banjo is unknown. It is believed to be a 1930’s student model which is uncommon as many did not survive.
The banjo was loved and played as evidenced by the finger grooves in the fingerboard and the staining on the skin. The skin is likely original but it is tight and, despite the worn appearance, has no apparent weakness or thinning. The head is solidly held by 36 tight and intact hooks. There is one missing hook set.
The drum is 11” wide and 2 3/8” deep, solid and well preserved. The steel ring is molded over a wooden frame. The skin trap ring is ½” with rolled skin edge below. The hooks are 2 ¼” long. The neck to the nut is 18 ½” Part of the nut is missing as seen in the photos. The peghead is 5 3/8” long. The brace is 10 ½” and is a screw in style. The silver plating on the rings has been worn off in most places.
This family banjo is only listed here. I have quite a bit of attachment to this instrument and want it in the hands of someone with the knowledge, ability and desire to restore it. I will provide any and all pictures requested to help you feel comfortable with the purchase as I know I am new to the site and this may cause some concern.
(Many thanks to one of our Hangout members for graciously helping through his contacts to correctly identify this banjo.)
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