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1920's Van Eps Tenor Banjo
Example of original 5 string
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15150629_800x1600_500.jpg)
Ser# 444
Repair to play
INITIAL PICS
Repair to play
INITIAL PICS
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19 fret neck has severe twist, not repairable
I have a 17 fret Van Eps neck that I will use as the conversion.
I will utilize the old dowel, peghead overlay and heel cap to make the new neck compatible with the rim
I have a 17 fret Van Eps neck that I will use as the conversion.
I will utilize the old dowel, peghead overlay and heel cap to make the new neck compatible with the rim
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15149956_1920x2560_500.jpg)
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15149972_1920x2560_500.jpg)
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I have to elevate to clear the hoop.
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15150387_3060x4080_500.jpg)
Rim ready for assembly.Serial no. on tone bowl is 442
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15150402_3060x4080_500.jpg)
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Making the sound hole re-enforcement
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15150418_3060x4080_500.jpg)
I like my sound hole closer to neck
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15150428_3060x4080_500.jpg)
Dowel moved and glued into place
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15150594_4080x3060_500.jpg)
2.7 mm fret wire implemented
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15150604_4080x3060_500.jpg)
Rim assembled, finish completed
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15210492_4080x3060_500.jpg)
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15210512_3060x4080_500.jpg)
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15210560_3060x4080_500.jpg)
Vintage Planet tuners added
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15210570_4080x3060_500.jpg)
![](https://storage2.snappages.site/id5qkajfhl/assets/images/15210620_3060x4080_500.jpg)
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Example of tone, with low tension tailpiece, not original tailpiece
Thanks for looking and sharing.
VM
VM