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1880's Buckbee

Price: $500.00 USD

I've decided to part ways with my amazing little Buckbee banjo made in the 1880's. I bought it from someone who had it set up and confirmed as Buckbee made under a different name, which was common for Buckbee's back then. As a 100+ year old instrument, it's had some repairs, but the neck is straight, tuning keys work fine, pot is in great condition with a nice patina on the metal and new hide head. It is strung up with light gauge nylgut strings, which gives it a nice full sound but still with good attack. Overall it's a real nice old timey sound played fingerstyle or clawhammer. I have a video in the "more info" section to give a better idea of the sound.

The diameter of the pot is ~10 3/4" but sounds like a standard 11" to my ear, with a scale length of about 25 3/4"

Interested? Contact Seller to arrange purchase

Shipping: 75

Posted By: fireant
United States, Boulder, CO, 80301

Condition of Banjo: Used - Good Condition

More Info on this Banjo

Type: 5-String Openback, Brand: Buckbee

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