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Wm. Lange Triple X
"Made Expressly for Henry Stadlmair Co. Inc. By Wm. L. Lange"
Click the link for the history of the Triple X banjo
https://www.lockyphoto.com/triplexbanjo/history/
Click the link for the history of the Triple X banjo
https://www.lockyphoto.com/triplexbanjo/history/
Style B
Walnut construction
17 fret tenor
20" scale
11-1/8" head
Closed back
Unique Tone ring system
Waverly long tailpiece
Friction pegs.
Clean/ wax all hardware, rim, install new head.
Refinish neck, dress frets, install geared pegs.
Refinish back plate.
OHSC with Stadlmair Logo in fair condition
Good inside, bad wood on the neck end.
INITIAL PICS
Walnut construction
17 fret tenor
20" scale
11-1/8" head
Closed back
Unique Tone ring system
Waverly long tailpiece
Friction pegs.
Clean/ wax all hardware, rim, install new head.
Refinish neck, dress frets, install geared pegs.
Refinish back plate.
OHSC with Stadlmair Logo in fair condition
Good inside, bad wood on the neck end.
INITIAL PICS
Corresponding marks.
I will repair that in a non-traditional manner.
Maker's Marks
REPAIRS
The head came off at full tension
Head bearing elevated on 3/8" tubes.
Pulled way past limits, good head!
Added some lacquer to reseal the top edge.
Going back together/.
Neck finish completed.
Waiting on a new head.
Very tight.
Inside rim skirt.
Now to clean the metal.
No refinish on rim, cleaned and waxed.
I order a clear head for it, I like to see the inside.
Utilizing vintage Grove 2:1 gears
MORE TO FOLLOW