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1926 Gibson TB-1
FON 8438-94
17 fret tenor
1950s Elton tuning pegs.
Diamond plate flange
22 brackets
11" x 3/4" rim
1/8" brass head bearing
Clean- wax all wood and hardware
No refinish, save patina.
Check all hardware for originality
Setup to play CGDA Tenor
To save time I will start here, disassembled.
17 fret tenor
1950s Elton tuning pegs.
Diamond plate flange
22 brackets
11" x 3/4" rim
1/8" brass head bearing
Clean- wax all wood and hardware
No refinish, save patina.
Check all hardware for originality
Setup to play CGDA Tenor
To save time I will start here, disassembled.
All parts are original.
Non-original Elton pegs.
No De-lam's in rim.
Resonator polished and waxed.
I will repair/ dye handle and wire brush all hardware.
FON# in chalk.
Overlay is lifting here.
After cleaning/waxing.
I will seal these de-laminations.
Rust on hooks, other plating good., Shows some wear.
Assembling with 5 star top frosted.
So nice to see all 4. not easy to source.
Setup with a clamshell tailpiece.
Original SSC in fair condtion.
To me it was worth saving, it has been this banjos friend for 100 years, to the year.
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