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1920s B&D Silver Bell
"Montana Special"
Unique to this example :
*** 20 fret- extended fingerboard ***
*** Perloid, not Ivoroid overlays ***
The instrument was at some time in it's life, re-plated.
Gold shows wear in some common areas, otherwise VG
The hardware appears to be at least 90% original to the banjo or at least, correct replacement parts.
I have no way to verify that other than my experience with B&D.
White Holly neck with perloid fingerboard/.overlays
Pat. Pend. Oettinger Tailpiece
B&D "Soft Pedal Mute" (Functions VG)
Planet tuning pegs, MOP buttons.
Inside or tone ring is perforated/rivets on this model.
Inside of resonator has an earlier refinish.
Fresh setup in CGDA on 10-25
New 5 star head.
Vintage Grover Bridge (Spaced for this neck)
Vintage Grover Pick Holder
OHSC in VG cond.
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Repair disclosure - 11-25
Since I am the repairman that did them, I want this to be on record.
The instrument came in to me with a broken peghead due to it falling from it's case.
The owner inherited it and does not himself play.
I have done many peghead repairs so I did what I normally do for that sort of damage.
The repair is at least as strong as an original White holly neck.
I added reinforcing metal into the back of the neck and sealed it all.
On the front overlay I re-tinted the red areas after I sealed the repair area.
Then I made a new overlay from perloid and installed it - tinted it.
Then I refinished the neck as needed, not trying to hide the repair.
It is visible but not eye catching, the repair is tight.
I also recolored the fingerboard markers with the correct tint and made them stand out again.
The goal was to give it the basic same patina as before the damage.
After that, a light fret dressing, and a setup on 30-24-14-10 strings.
Plays well up and down and will make someone a good instrument.
The cost of the instrument will reflect its damage repair in the sale price.
It will be well below what retail would be for this model in excellent condition.
It is not considered collectible, but it is a model that is not the regular production models and sometimes the variations can be more pleasing to the eye and seen as a little more unique.
CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS
Thanks for looking and sharing,
VM
"Montana Special"
Unique to this example :
*** 20 fret- extended fingerboard ***
*** Perloid, not Ivoroid overlays ***
The instrument was at some time in it's life, re-plated.
Gold shows wear in some common areas, otherwise VG
The hardware appears to be at least 90% original to the banjo or at least, correct replacement parts.
I have no way to verify that other than my experience with B&D.
White Holly neck with perloid fingerboard/.overlays
Pat. Pend. Oettinger Tailpiece
B&D "Soft Pedal Mute" (Functions VG)
Planet tuning pegs, MOP buttons.
Inside or tone ring is perforated/rivets on this model.
Inside of resonator has an earlier refinish.
Fresh setup in CGDA on 10-25
New 5 star head.
Vintage Grover Bridge (Spaced for this neck)
Vintage Grover Pick Holder
OHSC in VG cond.
********************************************************************
Repair disclosure - 11-25
Since I am the repairman that did them, I want this to be on record.
The instrument came in to me with a broken peghead due to it falling from it's case.
The owner inherited it and does not himself play.
I have done many peghead repairs so I did what I normally do for that sort of damage.
The repair is at least as strong as an original White holly neck.
I added reinforcing metal into the back of the neck and sealed it all.
On the front overlay I re-tinted the red areas after I sealed the repair area.
Then I made a new overlay from perloid and installed it - tinted it.
Then I refinished the neck as needed, not trying to hide the repair.
It is visible but not eye catching, the repair is tight.
I also recolored the fingerboard markers with the correct tint and made them stand out again.
The goal was to give it the basic same patina as before the damage.
After that, a light fret dressing, and a setup on 30-24-14-10 strings.
Plays well up and down and will make someone a good instrument.
The cost of the instrument will reflect its damage repair in the sale price.
It will be well below what retail would be for this model in excellent condition.
It is not considered collectible, but it is a model that is not the regular production models and sometimes the variations can be more pleasing to the eye and seen as a little more unique.
CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS
Thanks for looking and sharing,
VM
Email me with any questions