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Imperial 5 string banjo
"The Bouffard"
Family Heirloom
Built by Ty Piper
Oklahoma City OK
Ty Piper passed away on December 5, 2012. Because they were hand-built in limited numbers, vintage 1970s and 1980s Imperial banjos are rare, out-of-production collector items today.
Family Heirloom
Built by Ty Piper
Oklahoma City OK
Ty Piper passed away on December 5, 2012. Because they were hand-built in limited numbers, vintage 1970s and 1980s Imperial banjos are rare, out-of-production collector items today.
Repair Broken Peghead
( Inertial Impact )
Assess instrument for any issues and report to owners.
NOT FOR SALE
( Inertial Impact )
Assess instrument for any issues and report to owners.
NOT FOR SALE
Ty Piper passed away on December 5, 2012. Because they were hand-built in limited numbers, vintage 1970s and 1980s Imperial banjos are rare, out-of-production collector items today.
Walnut construction
In the style of Gibson 5 string
11" rim assembly - tube and plate flange
Block rim
Dual Rods
Proprietary solid brass tone ring
"No hole" flathead
Initial Pics
Damage was done in the past, not during shipping to me.
Walnut construction
In the style of Gibson 5 string
11" rim assembly - tube and plate flange
Block rim
Dual Rods
Proprietary solid brass tone ring
"No hole" flathead
Initial Pics
Damage was done in the past, not during shipping to me.
Adding thin aluminum to repair truss cover
I will shave it down later.
An impacts happened here.
Both on treble side of instrument.
Oxidation on rods.
Head past max pull, neck is stuck.
Hard enough to bend 2 resonator screws.
This could mean Feb 1981, experts may know.
This is where block came loose.
Forward flange-impact dent.
Showing strap placement for re-install.
Repairs
I will start by re-installing the peg head.
Glue is Gorilla Original Wood Glue
I am using pure Teflon sheeting to guard the truss rod threads.
The glue will not stick to it.
I will start by re-installing the peg head.
Glue is Gorilla Original Wood Glue
I am using pure Teflon sheeting to guard the truss rod threads.
The glue will not stick to it.
It is clipped tight on the other side.
Joint is ready for re-inforcing.
Next to an S.S. Stewart getting the same repair.
Some missing ebony on overlay.
On the 1 block that moved in the rim:
My "guess" is this was a hide glue, fish glue, or some "reversible" glue that softens when heat is applied, or it is left in the heat for an extended period over 105 F.
So when the impact occurred and knocked it loose, it reset itself in this position, because it is not loose at all. I call this "Glue Creeping" when an adhesive softens by heat and re-sets itself.
At any rate, it will be left "As is" unless the customer wants to risk further damage by trying to heat it back into position without moving other blocks.
My "guess" is this was a hide glue, fish glue, or some "reversible" glue that softens when heat is applied, or it is left in the heat for an extended period over 105 F.
So when the impact occurred and knocked it loose, it reset itself in this position, because it is not loose at all. I call this "Glue Creeping" when an adhesive softens by heat and re-sets itself.
At any rate, it will be left "As is" unless the customer wants to risk further damage by trying to heat it back into position without moving other blocks.
Interesting tone ring, recessed into rim.
Solid brass.
Wear that around your neck all day!
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