Was given this to repair by a local music shop. It appears to have the original head and hardware except for the tuners.
I have checked everywhere on it for some makers mark but there is none. The head is 10 11/16"
Any thoughts?
Edited by - banjonz on 10/27/2026 17:25:43
Interesting; I see a bit of a Lange and Slingerland influence in some areas, but everything's different enough to know it's not from either of them. Probably a true Down Under creation.
I like the wear pattern on the fretboard - someone was a classic jazz player!
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Originally posted by OldFretsInteresting; I see a bit of a Lange and Slingerland influence in some areas, but everything's different enough to know it's not from either of them. Probably a true Down Under creation.
I like the wear pattern on the fretboard - someone was a classic jazz player!
You observation was also mine. However, all the Slingerland's I have seen, played and repaired had either 10 3/4" or 11" heads. Also the slotted tension band is very Slingerland to my eyes.
Looks remarkably like some of the Rushworth & Dreaper and Jedson banjos made in the UK. Attached photo of the peghead on my Rushworth and Dreaper.
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Originally posted by banjonzquote:
Originally posted by OldFretsInteresting; I see a bit of a Lange and Slingerland influence in some areas, but everything's different enough to know it's not from either of them. Probably a true Down Under creation.
I like the wear pattern on the fretboard - someone was a classic jazz player!You observation was also mine. However, all the Slingerland's I have seen, played and repaired had either 10 3/4" or 11" heads. Also the slotted tension band is very Slingerland to my eyes.
Jedson also used that rebated style tension hoop on their Slingerland copies.
My vote is a jedson! I don't really know but the resemblance is too close to me.
the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction...c012b9cdd
Here is a Rushworth and Dreaper just turned up for auction in the wilds of Cornwall.
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