![]() This fastener goes into an unseen (as of jet) dowel stick. The flat head screw under the tailpiece fastener is removed. Here is how these banjos are disassembled: This is an unusual construction method for a banjo. Now the challenge is getting the rest of the banjo apart and figuring out how to change this banjo head. Removing and polishing the tailpiece makes a big difference. Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used whenever applicable. Common sense should be exercised when working with power tools and chemicals. It is only due to the age of the banjo and years of build up that I have chosen this particular method of cleaning.Ĭare must be taken not to “burn” or damage these old parts. This method should not be used on a regular basis. This provides very little in the way of abrasion, yet cleans years of oxide and age from the surface in minutes. As I remove the tuners I clean them up on a buffing wheel running at a low speed with a light polishing compound added to the wheel. Lets get started.Ī great deal of what will make this banjo spring back to life it cleaning. All the tuners are here (one has been removed) and all appear to be in proper working order. I love it!Ī little bit of cleaning up and this banjo will be pretty and functional again. It is deep and adds lots of great character to the timbre of the banjo. The resonator on this banjo is a bit unusual, too. This further added to my decision to replace it. The skin hadn’t been trimmed properly while the head was wet, either. The head had been recently been replaced but the tension on the real skin head wasn’t up to par. I’ll go through the process of restoring this fine old southern lady to a playable condition. ![]() It is an unusual old banjo in its construction but sounds great! It had minimal problems but posed a couple of challenges to me. This old Lyric banjo was sent to me from Alabama.
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