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54 Deluxe - Posted - 09/19/2022: 15:46:08
Can anyone here identify the possible maker and vintage of this banjo?
Bob Smakula - Posted - 09/19/2022: 16:02:01
Very likely made by the J.H. Buckbee factory in New York City in the late 1880's. A few more pictures will be helpful. Full front, full back and a side closeup of the heel including some rim hardware.
Bob Smakula
G Edward Porgie - Posted - 09/19/2022: 17:47:07
Bob Smakula has nailed t, I belive.
I am commenting mostly to say :do NOT use stell strings. They will cut those tuners to bits and could also damage the neck and rim.
Jim Bollman - Posted - 09/19/2022: 19:24:31
Typical 38 bracket Buckbee, it might have " J.H.B. " stamped on side of heel but most were unmarked. NYC made, circa 1880s or even early 1890s.
TriMD180 - Posted - 09/20/2022: 07:37:22
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Originally posted by 54 DeluxeCan anyone here identify the possible maker and vintage of this banjo?
Looks like an 1890ish 38 hook Buckbee that needs a new head and a few missing hooks replaced. A nice old banjo! They usually sound pretty good when set up correctly using a set of LaBella 17 classics!
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