[Dixielandjazz] for banjo players

[Robert S. Ringwald]

Ted,

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.

--Bob Ringwald



----- 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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