Will a ྞ rim and tone ring fit in a ྈ?

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From Ks_5-picker on 11/10/2014 7:10:56 AM

I love my '76 Bellflower,but I played a 2 1/2 hr gig with it and the weight just about killed me.

I've got a chance to buy a woody block rim with cocobolo tone ring that was custom made for a '98 vintage. I just wondered what are the chances it would slip in without recutting the heel,which I would not want to do.If I had to make a shim,I wouldn't mind.

With a 22 year difference,I suppose I'd have to be lucky for it to fit,but just wondered what the concensus thought is. thanks............Rod

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	Geoff Stelling says: 11/10/2014 7:36:08 AM Rod, We could have made a custom solid old wood Tony Pass rim to replace both the tone ring and old rim for $500 plus shipping. I have no idea what you're buying and whether it will fit or not.
	Ks_5-picker says: 11/10/2014 10:22:13 AM Sounds like a good plan.This is the Buddy Blackmon banjo,319-3,I think it is.I'm sure it could use a little TLC after 38 yrs. This banjo stays in tune better than any banjo I've ever had. Even with a shubb capo,it requires very little retuning when I clamp it on.5th string is the same way.
	Geoff Stelling says: 11/10/2014 10:47:32 AM Rod, The Buddy Blackmon banjo was #119-3 made June !, 1976. You just missed the serial number by one digit. We could do the retrofit to a solid wood rim if you want, but I would keep the original tonering and rim.
	Geoff Stelling says: 11/10/2014 10:52:28 AM Rod, I will have to order the solid old wood rim, so please confirm the order by phone with your credit card. Geoff
	Ks_5-picker says: 11/10/2014 12:05:41 PM I will let you know.might take a week or two to make financial arrangements. I read a review in the banjo newsletter one time that stated that an archtop Pass woody might be preferable to a flathead.Have you any opinions on that,Geoff? I will sure keep the old rim.It's signed "For Buddy" on the rim and resonator as well. I heard "East bound and down" on the radio THIS VERY Morning. I told the guy I was riding with that he was listening to my banjo......not sure I convinced him. ;)
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