Went to browse at a local antique store. Thought I might find an interesting bottle or two. I recently started making terrariums from native plants I find on walks.
On the way in to browse I said to my wife, "You know, I never see any cool banjos at these places."
Ten minutes later ...
Did ya buy it?
I have one very similar to that one,did you buy it?
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Originally posted by DH#52Did ya buy it?
Uhhhh ...
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Originally posted by roadkingjimmyI have one very similar to that one,did you buy it?
... no.
But I got a couple'a bottles.
Thought I’d go back and take a critical look.
It has some condition issues that may make that price a bit too steep.
Looks to be mostly original.
I went back today.
The banjo is in pretty bad shape.
The neck is twisted.
The pot is out of round. 10-1/2 inch by 9-3/4 inch.
The fretboard is deeply grooved and deteriorating. Someone slathered a thick layer of black paint(?) on it in an attempt to reconstitute it.
Two of the tuners barely turn and the fifth slips.
Other minor issues exist.
I had to take a pass … sad.
Edited by - mrphysics55 on 05/21/2022 21:20:33
Always happy to see a 9th fret marker.
It's probably worth $400 at least. Looks like it was made in Chicago 1880s-1890s.
its an antique store you can usually make an offer at aplace like that, i had a booth at one, they usually take 10% off just asking, and will always call a vendor with an offer.
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