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3 comments on “my c.1997 Ray Alden/DeCava 'Cockerham' banjo”
erikforgod Says:
Saturday, December 3, 2011 @1:12:52 PM
whered he find the formica for the fingerboard like that?
Strumelia Says:
Saturday, December 3, 2011 @1:22:19 PM
It's old gold-flecked formica, but I don't think it was that hard to find in the nyc area fifteen years ago. Lots of old junk cabinets and used countertops to be found cheap back then.
Rizo Says:
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 @7:39:27 AM
Thanks for these photos. I'm building myself a knockoff of Cockerham's banjo and these have been a help.
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