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I have just today acquired a (looks) vintage tenor banjo. this thing needs TLC but appears to be fixeable. the back is seperating from the ring, but I think it can be reglued no problem. needs strings and a new "skin". unfortunetly I can't make out the name on the headstock.sorry, am not set up for digital pictures as yet. (maybe there is a name & info inside when I dis-assemble) body appears to be mahogany.this has been in someones attic for many years. music books in the case date to the early 60's.
after googeling I find that this unit is a 4 string. The wooden floating bridge
(grover) is for 4 strings, however the hinged metal piece where the strings attach at the banjo base has 6 places for strings? and the headstock has holes for 8 tuning pegs. currently has 4 tuning pegs, 2 at the very top and 2 at the very bottom. (2 empty holes each side in between) there are also holes in the headstock where screws have been before, perhaps the tuning pegs have been changed.
I would assume that I would hook new strings to the base leaving the 2 outside string hooks empty(1 each side)?
can some one confirm this for me, and explain the "extra" holes in the headstock.
this banjo will have a place of prominence on the wall in my little music room but I would like it "playable".
any help appreciated.
thanks
RIFF
after googeling I find that this unit is a 4 string. The wooden floating bridge
(grover) is for 4 strings, however the hinged metal piece where the strings attach at the banjo base has 6 places for strings? and the headstock has holes for 8 tuning pegs. currently has 4 tuning pegs, 2 at the very top and 2 at the very bottom. (2 empty holes each side in between) there are also holes in the headstock where screws have been before, perhaps the tuning pegs have been changed.
I would assume that I would hook new strings to the base leaving the 2 outside string hooks empty(1 each side)?
can some one confirm this for me, and explain the "extra" holes in the headstock.
this banjo will have a place of prominence on the wall in my little music room but I would like it "playable".
any help appreciated.
thanks
RIFF