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Ahern - Posted - 10/25/2009: 16:35:27
I just acquired this on bay. The seller calls it 'Vintage Old Time 5 Sting'. I haven't found any conclusive info on the internet to ID the maker. The peghead shape suggests Buckbee. The steel neck brace suggests SS Stewart. The narrow heel suggests Rettberg & Lang. Any info would be welcome. Several Pics are on my BHO Homepage.
Thanks for your help, Paul
deuceswilde - Posted - 10/25/2009: 16:38:21
The peg head is typical J. Buckbee.
-Joel Hooks
Success always comes to those who have the money to buy it.
-The Adventures of a Banjo Player, 1884 p.26
pernicketylad - Posted - 10/25/2009: 16:45:21
That's the closest I've seen to my old banjo Paul.....the inlay and everything. See my photos if you're interested.
I've also been told my no-name is more than likely a Buckbee......how does it sound?
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Edited by - pernicketylad on 10/25/2009 16:46:49
Ahern - Posted - 10/25/2009: 16:57:16
Its much louder-deeper than I expected. It currently has 'light' metal strings and is tuned to standard G lowered to D#. I'm considering changing to Nylgut to lessen the stress on neck.
I don't know how old it is but it could be 1900+/-.
pernicketylad - Posted - 10/26/2009: 04:18:13
I was told mine was 1890s by the fella who sold it to me and on the HO.
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pernicketylad - Posted - 10/26/2009: 04:22:00
Oh yeah....mine has a plucky, tinny, warm sound but its not loud....I had to stuff it as the overtones were real unpleasant but I love the sound of it now. I had light gauge strings on it but now I have mediums and it brightened it up a bit......a little less plucky.
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