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Revision as of 08:10, 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 small piece of mystery hardwood that has the right colouration at least!
