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Revision as of 08:06, 3 October 2013

Another luthier project: antique banjolele restoration

I was blessed to be given this antique banjolele to restore. Many thanks to Lionel and his long departed uncle "AB" -- I will try my best to make this beautiful instrument sing again!

Identified!

We have found an almost identical http://theukuleleblog.blogspot.co.uk/2010/07/unknown-banjo-ukulele.html

Back Repair

Strings

We are looking for a soprano set (13" scale length) of quality strings e.g. Aquila brand...

http://www.musicroom.com/se/id_no/0706267/details.html

Bridge

I hand carved a bridge from a mystery hardwood.

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