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robmac07 |
Thanks to my friend Ray for resetting the neck of an old banjo mandolin and filling the peg holes, making a blackwood peghead cover, and ebony nut. It has an 8" vellum head.
Banjobrothers Says:
Sunday, October 4, 2009 @11:57:49 PM
Thats a sweet looking little uke rob, the metal work looks like a waverly?
robmac07 Says:
Monday, October 5, 2009 @12:59:45 AM
I don't know what it's origin is as a banjo mandolin, Peter. Possibly European or British with the top tension Windsor type head assembly? It had the usual upwards angle on the neck (not bent) I've seen on most older banjo mandos but a careful re-cut of the heel got it down and the action right. Funny how most banjo mandos were not very succesful hybrid instruments yet the Uke worked well on a small banjo body.
It's amazingly loud and the tone is pretty good. It would be better with a longer scale length as it's really only about 13.5", instead of most Banjoleles being around 16" (I think). A little cramped to play for my big hands. Never mind, it only cost $20 for a new set of tuners and it's even got a matching hard case!
Boringperson Says:
Monday, October 5, 2009 @5:57:25 AM
Wow! What a nice job! And an inspiration - it's just occurred to me that I have an old banjolin that was given to me about thirty years ago but was in such poor condition that there was nothing I could do with it. It's be perfect for a restoration project, especially as I've thinking of getting a mandolin for a few months now. Here's a perfect way to keep myself out of mischeif twice over. Thanks Rob!
Mark
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