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1920s Vega Little Wonder
Convert from 19 fret tenor to 6 string guitar banjo
30 bracket 11-13/16" rim with full flanged split back resonator
30 bracket 11-13/16" rim with full flanged split back resonator
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Brown is not the usuaql Little Wonder finish
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removing dowels to swap
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Will have to elevate neck over hoop
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Neck finish will match Rim/dowel.
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15225364_3060x4080_500.jpg)
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Rim will get new finish
Rim finish and hardware cleaning complete
Neck finish complete
Smooth top Remo
Rim assembled
Ready to elevate neck
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Gotoh Aged nickel with butterscotch buttons
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New unbleached bone nut
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15367174_3060x4080_500.jpg)
Moving along on the resonator
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Clear coats before 2 tint coats
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First tint is Honey Amber, edge tint is dark vintage maple
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15367242_3060x4080_500.jpg)
Edge tint is the same, but with 4 drops black
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15389395_1920x2560_500.jpg)
Final clear coats
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15516627_3060x4080_500.jpg)
More to follow