I’m looking for a tailpiece for a Dixie Banjolele, any suggestions?
Thanks
Until you find one, may as well use a bent fork.
The original tailpiece is unique to this instrument, & gives a sharp angle behind the bridge. I can't quite tell from pictures how the tailpiece is anchored, & that could be a consideration before shopping for a tailpiece.
If it looks like this an original tailpiece may be hard to find. If you can't snag an original contact BHO member Mark Ralston. He makes reproductions of old tailpieces and may be able to make you one.
That’s it, any thoughts on cleaning one of these up.
There are two on egay now. Looks like the tailpiece is little more than a metal triangle screwed into the rim.
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Originally posted by CfrankThat’s it, any thoughts on cleaning one of these up.
If it is chrome plated, as they are supposed to be, then a cloth dampened with distilled vinegar will clean it right up. BUT, if it is nickel plated, vinegar will tarnish it. Use a slightly damp cloth with a small amount of mild dish detergent.
Many people just use a damp rag and nothing else.
No need for a fret level!
Some of these show marked deterioration/corrosion of the metal--they will not clean up.
Last one of these I had was in nice cosmetic shape. Tightened up the head and it was an in-your-face loud bright banjo ukulele. Almost too good!
Several years ago someone brought me one of those lacking the tailpiece (and the hide and a peg or two). They'd been told by a repair shop it would cost over a grand to "restore" it! I think I charged her 6 or 7 cents on the dollar of their estimate, and wondered if I was overcharging at that....
Made a tailpiece for it out of a thick piece of leather, and it did the job OK.
Edited by - Dan Gellert on 01/21/2021 17:27:20
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Originally posted by CfrankI’m looking for a tailpiece for a Dixie Banjolele, any suggestions?
Thanks
I should have one in my Dixie uke stuff. I will look in the morning. I know all my extra tuners are gone, but I may still have a tailpiece. PM me.
