For all things related to the banjos of John Henry Buckbee New York NY 1861-1897
62 Members, Created 5/8/2014 - 
Administrators: mrphysics55 (owner) , Mark Ralston
Buckbee variant ?
Not long ago I bought a banjo with the "double-teardrop" peghead that I associate with Buckbee and with an all-metal pot. I assumed the pot was tacked on by someone who had an orphaned... Read More |
Need a replacement head
My head split. Does anyone here know of a place to get odd sized heads? I measure 9-11/16" diameter on the pot. Does that mean a 10" head will work?
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New purchase. Got to be a Buckbee?
Hi, I have just bought this on eBay. It was a bargain. (No-one ever says I just bought this on eBay, and went a bit over my limit, do they?) But it was a bargain. It has lots which makes me think... Read More |
Buckbee Apollo
Hi, I have the buckbee "Apollo" version of the Victor with Apollo inlaid in the heel. Some questions: Should this banjo have metal pegs or celluloid? ... Read More |
New discoveries about J.H. Buckbee
Fellow Buckbee banjo enthusiasts:
A recently-published book with new findings about prolific banjo maker John Henry Buckbee was introduced at the 2018 Banjo Gathering in Bristol, Va. (November... Read More |
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1890s Hershel Fenton NY (Buckbee) 5 String Banjo |
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