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Jan 24, 2025 - 2:26:15 AM
3 posts since 1/23/2025

I need help dating my banjo and could someone tell me what model I have and approximate value... thanks


Edited by - Jim65 on 01/24/2025 02:34:11

Jan 24, 2025 - 3:26:26 AM
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1628 posts since 8/1/2005

These kind of threads pop up from time to time, and the general advice is to bring flowers and don’t do all the talking, listen as well.

Sorry, I can’t help. Someone else will likely be able to help you soon!

Jan 24, 2025 - 3:29:51 AM
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531 posts since 2/11/2009

That serial dates to either ca. 1914 or ca. 1924-5 according to the Washburn book. Stylistically, I think it's the earlier date.

However, either the resonator or the whole rim appears to be a later addition - it's hard to tell which from these photos. So all I can say with confidence is that the neck and dowel appear to be from ca. 1914.

Jan 24, 2025 - 7:07:44 AM

2951 posts since 1/4/2009

I believe the resonator is an aftermarket later addition.

Jan 25, 2025 - 6:24:25 AM

3 posts since 1/23/2025

Thank you for the info... do you know what model it is?
Does anyone have an approximate value...?
I really do appreciate any information I can get.
Should I sand it down and refinish it?
( just kidding... lol )

Jan 25, 2025 - 7:17:44 AM

15442 posts since 1/15/2005

quote:
Originally posted by Jim65

Thank you for the info... do you know what model it is?
Does anyone have an approximate value...?
I really do appreciate any information I can get.
Should I sand it down and refinish it?
( just kidding... lol )


Yes ..... a rotary sander with 80 grit sandpaper!

(just kidding too)

Jan 25, 2025 - 4:01:40 PM

3 posts since 1/23/2025

Hey @BanjoLink, congratulations on 20 years and a week...!! Over 15,000 text...!!
I assume you play a banjo but I'm wondering when you have time..? Lol

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