NAY! it has been that way for almost 100 years! why change that now?
When I got my '17 A1 it had a leather shoestring tied to the headstock.. works great and it is still there (no idea how long ago...
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NAY! it has been that way for almost 100 years! why change that now?
When I got my '17 A1 it had a leather shoestring tied to the headstock.. works great and it is still there (no idea how long ago...
I have a 1922 Gibson MB-1 Trapdoor that I am still having trouble warming up to. I did find Pops1's advice to be very helpful and followed it. I also had to put a new head using skin on it. It looks...
thanks but I looking for something much better looking and more original in appearance.
Maybe but then haven't found a new case that fits it as good & besides at over a hundred they are happy together. I'll try to open the rings then look at a replacement handle.
Besides I have always...
I know that this has been discussed before but haven't seen anything lately.
Curious if there is a good leather handle available to replace a missing one on a 1917 Geib & Schaefer Mandolin Case. If...
Lakota Leather but not that cheap, just great looks and quality.
https://www.lakotaleathers.com/
After more searching and asking I found Songbook Pro, the one with the music symbol. Not very expensive at $6.99 per tablet etc. It is fairly easy to navigate after taking the time to learn. With...
Looking for some advice on an App for Lyrics and Chords with a Samsung S4 Tablet. I'd like to be able to move from printed paper to the tablet and be able to change the key as well as download more....
Could you share a link to suggested strings? I changed the head to calf skin and would like to try some banjo strings. Also curious what material I should be considering.
Thanks in advance!
Steve
I have my '17 A1 in a Guardian Case I bought off of ebay for $50.00 including shipping. Not pretty and a bit longer than the mandolin but then that is where I have the Oasis Humidifier. I would like...
And there we have it!
With the advice of two people who's opinion I respect rcc56 and Bob S. I am sure that I am on the right path with this Mandolin Banjo Trapdoor. Now if I can learn to make...
After the guys over at the Banjo Hangout advised me about the head I now have it off and can answer the questions.
It does have a metal tube around the top, not sure of any more than that.
The...
Thanks Mark,
My guess would be that the usual cover is for a Mandolin and might need to look at Banjo Covers? anyway if I need to have one made for the 100 year birthday then so be it
It looks to be 1 5/16" wide, I will give a more exact dimension a little later when I can get some calipers in hand.
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Guess the question is what tailpiece did the MB-1 come with (thanks Mark for the '23 catalog). Here is a copy of a '20 catalog that Jim Garber sent me. It shows the MB-1 without engraving, but then...
pops1 ...can you send a link?
That is what I was thinking!
I am now on the hunt! For now it would be good to find something that would fit
New Mandolin Day! or is it a New Banjo Day~~~or is it both?
Sold to me as a 1922 Gibson Mandolin Banjo, from catalogs shared to me by members it looks to be a MB-1 Trapdoor with FON 11628-19. It...
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Turns out there was more wrong with it than just the bridge, the Tailpiece is also damaged. I am getting a full refund and will have to start over looking for one of these
The seller is willing to refund the cost of a new bridge so after reading as much as I could I found a replacement at Elderly. I should have it soon and hopefully will be able to make a repro from...
Been wanting a Banjolin for a while & finally got one! Problem is that the seller didn't state the condition of the Bridge! Not completely disappointed but would like to know the direction to head...
Fair Market Value? What a willing Seller and a Willing Buyer!
Hope he's going into town and having a vodka & ginger ale