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Prewar Aluminum Rim?

Hey, I was given a mandolin banjo with a metal rim. The hide head says "1-1-36," which I assume to be a date.  Any idea on the maker? I play 5 string, so I would lean toward... Read More
From bonnetteanthony 3 years ago
1 comment

Faux SS Stewart metal pot

Hi, I'm new to this group but not to the shame of metal pots.  I bought this tenor on eBay years ago but I'm just taking a closer look as I'm playing a bit of plectrum and tenor... Read More
From mdhersh 4 years ago
2 comments

Buick torque converter, ala Jenes Cottrell

I have the item... ready to be used as the rim. will likely never make the banjo I had planned to make. Can part with it. Not asking more than shipping.
From bonnybroome 6 years ago
5 comments

new owner of bottlecap rim with questions

I’m so glad to find this group, thanks. I am the proud new owner of an aluminum rim, I think it’s what you guys call  a “bottle cap.” :) I have lots of questions about... Read More
From tonywils 8 years ago
6 comments

New source of shame: Christy longneck

As if I didn't get enough hard looks from purists when i uncase my Gariepy, I can now double my shame when I uncase the 60's Christy longneck.  The purplish faux-wood cladding on the... Read More
From tucsonsean 9 years ago
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Linked by MrNatch3L 15 years ago: The Mutt was sounding pretty good on this.

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Linked by Klondike Waldo 15 years ago: pre-WaldoTone Epiphone MB200- extra voices, mandolin, guitar all overtracked, all me.

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Linked by MrNatch3L 15 years ago: Another tune recorded with The Mutt - 70s StewMac aluminum pot kit.

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Blog Entry: The WaldoTone Rim, or thinking outside the box.
Linked by Klondike Waldo 15 years ago: Bass-ackwards? A maple ring in an aluminum banjo. New Blog Entry

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