[Dixielandjazz] for banjo players

[dwlit at cpcug.org]

Hi Ted. You might want to subscribe to Four String Banjo Mailing List,
which apparently is the leading tenor-plectrum list. All sorts of helpful
folks who answer questions on the smallest technical matters, including
fixing cases, plus tips on playing.

eMail: fourstringbanjo at yahoogroups.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fourstringbanjo

Many denizens of that list use Vinnie Mondelo (who's on the list) for
repairs.

Cheers!
--Sheik (banjo kicker)

< One of the best banjo builder & repair persons in the world lives in
> Shingle
> Springs, CA, just outside of Sacramento, about 15 minutes from me.
>
> Her name is Rene Carnes or Karnes, can't remember the spelling.
>
> Banjo players from all over the world ship their instruments to her to
> repair or rebuild.  I would not let anyone but her work on my banjo.
>
> I have even seen people fly out here from the east coast, just to hand
> carry
> a banjo to her.
>
> If you want her phone number, let me know & I will get it for you.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Cebuisle2 at aol.com>
> To: <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
> Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 6:00 PM
> Subject: [Dixielandjazz] for banjo players
>
>
>> Hello Kay and all you other banjoists-
>>
>> After years in storage I finally got my Ludwig capitol Special out of
>> the
>> closet and have tried to refresh my knowledge. Amazing how little I
>> remember
>> chord wise, and how stiff my wrists. are.
>>
>> But that's not the purpose of this post. I could use some help. Is there
>> anyone out there who repairs banjos, or has a supply of spare parts?
>> Years
>> ago I
>> took the instrument to a ":reputable" string instrument repair shop. The
>> pearl  inlays were becoming unstuck. The shop managed to break the
>> nickel
>> tail
>> piece  removing it and substituted as cheap chrome one from a five
>> stringer.
>> There are  almost no four string banjos in this neck of the woods. I
>> would
>> like to
>> return  the instrument to its original condition, even though it plays
>> well
>> with the  bastard tail piece.
>>
>> Secondly, the old wooden case is in shabby shape. The black (leather?)
>> covering has come off on the edges, exposing the wooden construction.
>> The
>> leather
>> handle has dry rotted and broken.
>>
>> The banjo has been in the family since the early twenties. (No, I didn't
>> buy
>> it new!!) I inherited it years ago and used to be able to play it.
>> Is there anyone you players know who can help with repairs and/or
>> parts?
>>
>>
>>                 ted
>>
>>
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