Anybody notice this tasty morsel in the BHO Classifieds today?
banjohangout.org/classified/106308
I believe this makes 10 out of the suspected 12 that were made, that I have seen evidence of in the 15+ years I've been surveying the market.
Two photos show 4 holes in the head with three tuners. Several other pics show 5 holes in the head with 5 tuners.
That ain't right.
Edited by - reubenstump on 09/10/2024 09:16:29
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Originally posted by reubenstumpTwo photos show 4 holes in the head with three tuners. Several other pics show 5 holes in the head with 5 tuners.
That ain't right.
Read the text of the ad......5 tuners in the headstock + 1 regular 5th string tuner = 6.
The neck with 4 holes and 3 tuners is the original 5 string neck (obviously with one tuner missing)
Do you see who the seller is ? Obviously not some "fly-by-night" scammer
Ceres Banjo Works
I would love to know the reason for Sonny's need to padlock his banjo resonator!
Bob Smakula
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Originally posted by RioStatquote:
Originally posted by reubenstumpTwo photos show 4 holes in the head with three tuners. Several other pics show 5 holes in the head with 5 tuners.
That ain't right.
Read the text of the ad......5 tuners in the headstock + 1 regular 5th string tuner = 6.
The neck with 4 holes and 3 tuners is the original 5 string neck (obviously with one tuner missing)
Do you see who the seller is ? Obviously not some "fly-by-night" scammer
I said nothing about a scammer.
Two photos clearly show 4 tuners in the headstock, not 5. The truss rod cover is different. Some images show strings, some don't.
These pics don't add up. And they have the same background. Maybe they accidentally mixed some images from two different banjos, or they were taken long ago ('60s-70s) but have the photographic clarity we'd expect today.
I'm curious.
Edited by - reubenstump on 09/10/2024 10:14:33
Some pictures show the 6 string headstock while others show the original 5 string headstock with one tuner removed that was used on the six string
Jim
Originally posted by reubenstumpTwo photos show 4 holes in the head with three tuners. Several other pics show 5 holes in the head with 5 tuners.
That ain't right.
Evidently, when the Banjo was backstage, someone had removed the resonator to inspect or possibly even sabotage the electronics installed. Either way it may have happened more than once and Sonny put a stop to that.
Originally posted by Bob SmakulaCeres Banjo Works
I would love to know the reason for Sonny's need to padlock his banjo resonator!
Bob Smakula
First - Like Bob, I really want to hear the padlock story. It’s got to be a winner…
Second. This banjo comes with two necks. The original 5 string version. 4 on the peg head one on the neck (4+1=5) and then the second modified neck made by C.C.Ward. 5 on the peg head and one on the neck. (5+1=6).
I read (fairly recently) that Sonny's padlock was a total psych job and at THAT time he was not actually using a pick up. Although I think Bobby and Dale were. The padlock was to heighten the interest. At least at first.
a bluegrass banjo with a whyte laydie tone ring makes sense to me. I own a banjo with a vega pot and whyte laydie ring and I always think it sounds more like a bluegrass banjo. Maybe the clear head has something to do with it. I have a new skin head that I haven't put on yet.
Two photos clearly show 4 tuners in the headstock, not 5. The truss rod cover is different. Some images show strings, some don't.
These pics don't add up. And they have the same background. Maybe they accidentally mixed some images from two different banjos, or they were taken long ago ('60s-70s) but have the photographic clarity we'd expect today.
I'm curious.
The photos will "add up" if you take the time to actually read the ad, where you will learn than both the custom six string neck AND the original five string neck are included in the sale.
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Originally posted by Bob SmakulaCeres Banjo Works
I would love to know the reason for Sonny's need to padlock his banjo resonator!
Bob Smakula
To keep Krako out. ;-)
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Originally posted by kylebquote:
Originally posted by Bob SmakulaCeres Banjo Works
I would love to know the reason for Sonny's need to padlock his banjo resonator!
Bob SmakulaTo keep Krako out. ;-)
As I didn't understand the reply, I had to look it up with an internet search.
Sonny explains Krako here.
I think Kyle might be right about the padlocks!
Bob Smakula
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