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I always just thought the bass was home made, but it was from before my time, so who knows! I'm thinking it's been Spar varnished.

And here is the washtub, too. #I looked all over and didn't see a maker mark, but definitely cat gut string.

Here is the other mandolin photo I have dated 1961... might give a better view.

Thanks a TON. I took the info and put it into a few more Google searches, and I have to say you nailed it. The MB's from the teens are certainly not the same, and the more reading I find on Loar,...

I wish I could answer with good info as to how it plays, but I'm all thumbs! #I'm not a player myself, but I might have to change that, and soon. #I can say that the neck is straight and it can be...

One last one... the keys and bridge. Thanks again all!
PS - I have photos of the original owner around here somewhere too, but unfortunately not playing it.

Here is the neck detail...

Thanks for the great info, everyone! I'm new to the board and working out how to post multiple photos. I really appreciate the offer on the tuners, too! : )
I did find some similar ones on eBay,...

Greetings all! I have a "banjolin" that was handed down to me that was originally my great grandfathers, an Italian immigrant who moved to the US about 1900. I've searched eBay and the Gibson...