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The original finish on this banjo is in pretty nice shape, and the pot is exceptionally clean.
No maker's mark, but the peghead identifies it as Lyon & Healy.
Tailpiece is a brass replica of a vintage J. E. Dallas tailpiece. Shoes, hooks and nuts all appear to be original.
The action was too high, so I added a brass cage with a poplar strip to adjust the dowel & neck to lower the action. 3/16 in deep brass-floored frailing scoop just below fret #14.
Right now the head is fairly slack and the action is a little bit low. If desired, the action could be raised a few 1/16's by tightening the head.
DIMENSIONS:
Head dia. = 11 in., 20 hooks.
Scale length 24 7/8 in.
String span @ nut=1 in
String span @ heel = 1 1/2 in.
Bridge = 3/4 in. tall
SETUP:
* action @ scoop = 5/16 in.
* action @ octave = 1/8 in.
FLAWS:
Not really a flaw but a repair.... the brass cage to adjust the neck angle and action.
Normal scuffing due to age. Overall finish is pretty good, a little worn @ the left hand position.
ON THE PLUS SIDE:
Good, bright sound, nice playability. I left the action a little low because I like how it sounds.... may buzz a little if played hard.
SOUND CLIPS
YouTube VIDEO , G tuning capoed to A, fiddle AEAE.
