Another Geo. P. Matthäus Banjo

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Photographs, serial numbers and production information for George P. Matthew, banjo maker c.1880-1920

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From Tuedelband on 6/7/2026 6:57:31 AM

Hi everyone,
It looks like another Geo. P. Matthäus banjo has turned up here. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the “Geo. P. Matthäus” stamp, but it does have the Star Trade Mark stamp.
Based on the sound, I'd say it falls into the classic banjo category?

4 Comments
	Stephen John Prior says: 6/7/2026 7:18:45 AM Nice looking example of a G P Matthew "Star Brand". What is the diameter of the rim ?
	Tuedelband says: 6/7/2026 7:42:56 AM The rim is 11 2/16", but a Remo drumhead won't fit because Remo made the rim too thick.
	Stephen John Prior says: 6/7/2026 10:48:00 AM In the past I have bought unusual head sizes from Bob Smakula.
	Tuedelband says: 6/8/2026 1:52:31 AM Oh, sorry, I meant the flesh hoop is too wide. The previous owner had fitted a Remo head, but because of the wide flesh hoop, the tension screws were too tight and got bent.
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