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1920's Langstile Banjo Uke
9" head
Concert Scale
Install new calfskin head (Orig. broken)
Repair -Re-finish as per customers instructions.
Concert Scale
Install new calfskin head (Orig. broken)
Repair -Re-finish as per customers instructions.
This is a well played example in generally good condition, with all original hardware.
Plating is VG for its age.
Nice OHSC mandolin case.
It was played on gut strings and fret wear is minimal.
I will recommend modern "Nyl-Gut" strings and if it is to have what tuning was on it, GCEA (Low G)
I will seal them and dress/polish frets.
Oil fingerboard
Refinish (Heavy checking) with Mohawk Classic Instrument Lacquer
(Nitrocellulose)
Polish/wax all hardware.
Install new skin head (furnished by customer)
Setup on original bridge.
INITIAL PICS / Disassembly
Plating is VG for its age.
Nice OHSC mandolin case.
It was played on gut strings and fret wear is minimal.
I will recommend modern "Nyl-Gut" strings and if it is to have what tuning was on it, GCEA (Low G)
I will seal them and dress/polish frets.
Oil fingerboard
Refinish (Heavy checking) with Mohawk Classic Instrument Lacquer
(Nitrocellulose)
Polish/wax all hardware.
Install new skin head (furnished by customer)
Setup on original bridge.
INITIAL PICS / Disassembly
Case candy abounds!
Grover Champion friction pegs with uke buttons.
We will call that 16" scale
She made it a long time.
Buckle rash and checking on back.
New head from Bob Smakula
Bell-Brand tailpiece.
Varnish - heavy checking.
VG fingerboard, will come back nicely.
No tone ring, sharp bearing edge cut .
That area will not have varnish, and will be waxed.
Let's get started.
Dowel is tight, angle is good.
Lettering needs new blacking for contrast before finish.
Head had grown to the rim, that is what broke it :(
That is where it pulled the varnish off.
I will await the customers response on the estimate of repairs before proceeding.
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