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Vintage Banjo Parts
We stock thousands of vintage parts. Mostly for banjos, but we have a few things for acoustic guitars, mandolins and fiddles. A small sampling is listed here. If you don't see your need listed, Do Not Call, but please email us. To help speed up the process, kindly attach a clear close-up jpeg (100 to 200 K file size please) of your desired part and any important measurements. I'll reply promptly.
Armrests
Vintage Style Wire Banjo Armrest; An excellent and affordable reproduction of the wire armrests found on many prewar open-back banjos. The slotted adjustable legs fit most banjos with traditional shoe, hook, & nut design. Photos
Banjo Tailpieces
Early 1900's No-Knot. Top lip trimmed so it does not extend over tension hoop; $80 Photo1, Photo2
Early 1900's Cook's Patent Sure Grip, also known as Cammed No-Knot. Swivel cams at the string holders make this perfect for gut and nylon strings. 2 available; $150 each NoKnotA, NoKnotC
Elite 5-string tailpiece. As seen on Cole and Orpheum banjos; $75 Photo
1980's Tallon Tailpiece. Individual fingers for each string. High quality reproduction; $100 Photo
New Carved Bone 5-string Banjo Tailpiece. Inspired by the original equipment found on Fairbanks banjos before 1900; $45. Optional tailpiece hanger bolt & nut; $5. Specify long bolt (2-1/4") or short bolt (1-3/8") Photo
Geared Tuners
1920's Grover Deluxe Two-Band Tuner, with extra engraving. 3/8" shaft, grained ivoroid knob. One available; $100 Photo
Grover Offset Pancake Tuners. Require 2 screws for mounting. Only one available; $40 Photo
1980's Schaller Planet Tuners. Gold Plated, Large tightening knob; $40 each Photo1, Photo2
Elton Planet Tuners. Made from the 1950's through the 1970's. We currently have many single tuners available. Looking for a single Elton tuner? Send us a picture of yours for the best match; $15 Each. 1960's Photo
Ludwig Planet Tuners. The grained ivoroid knob is smaller, made for banjo-ukulele. Gold plated; $350 Photo
**Consider our ABM planet tuners with a 7.5 MM diameter shaft. The modern gears are more accurate and smoother turning than the vintage tuners. Available in Nickel, Aged Nickel, and Gold**
Friction Tuners and Pegs
Vintage Ivoroid Tuning Pegs. We usually have several different shades of Celluloid grained knobs made from 1900 to 1935. Matching sets are rarely available, but please inquire; $15 each
Vintage Celluloid Tuning Pegs, New Old Stock. Available for website purchase below. Scroll to bottom.
Beaded Celluloid banjo friction pegs. 2 sets of 5 available; $150 per set SetA, Set B
Beaded Celluloid banjo friction pegs. Set of 4 peghead tuners; $120 Photo
Grained Ivoroid Tuning Peg, Beaded Edge. Shaved down from original diameter. Good for 5th string tuners; $15 each Photo
Grained Ivoroid Tuning Peg, Beaded Edge. singles; $30 each Photo
Maltese Cross Banjo Friction Pegs. Set of 5; $150 Photo
1900's Inlaid Grained Ivoroid Tuning Pegs. Square Knob. 3 for peghead available; $50 Each Photo. One 5th available; $50 Photo. One repaired example for peghead. Good for a place holder; $20 Photo
1890's Carved Bone 5th Tuner. As used on high end Fairbanks Electric banjos; $150 Photo
1910's Screw Tension Friction Tuners. With grained ivoroid knobs. As seen on 90% of all banjos made from 1900 to 1930, Set of 5; $100 Photo
1920's Screw Tension Friction Tuners. With grained ivoroid knobs. As seen on 90% of all banjos made from 1900 to 1930. 4 sets currently available; $75 per set of 4 Photo
1920's screw tension friction tuners by Elton. Grained ivoroid knobs; $75 Set1, Set2, Set3
1920's Small Screw Tension Friction tuners. Smaller grained ivoroid knobs than above. 3 sets available; $50 per set of 4 Photo
1920's Champion Uke tuners. grained ivoroid knobs, set of 4; $75 Photo
1920's Gold plated screw tension friction tuners. Set of 4, with original mother-of-pearl knobs; $240 Photo
1920's Screw Tension Friction Tuners with Modern Amber Colored Knob. Sets of 4; $20 Photos
Banjo Shoes
1920's Vega 1 point shoe (Little Wonder, Style N) $5 each Photo
1920's Original Vega 2 pointed shoes $15 each Photo
1920's Original Gold Plated Vega 2 pointed shoes $20 each Photo1, Photo2
Vega 2-Point Shoes With Decorative Hex Bolt Nickel Plated, Set of 28; $250. On Hold. Photo1, Photo2
Fairbanks 1900 Reproduction 2-point Shoe; $20 each Photo1, Photo2
Fairbanks Shoe with hex bolt; $10 each Photo
Fairbanks & Cole long 2 pointed shoe. $25 Each Photo
Buckbee Spread Eagle shoes, with nut attachment; $25 each Photo1, Photo2
Buckbee Spread Eagle shoes, with screw attachment; $25 each Photo1, Photo2
Buckbee Shield Stars and Bars shoes $25 each Photo
Buckbee Shield Shoes. Rim attachment screw cast into shoe; $25 each Photo
Buckbee Butterfly Shoe $30 each Photo
Buckbee Shoes, raw brass; $5 each Photo1, Photo2
1890's Shoe, similar to Stewart shoes, with a smaller, 8-32 slotted screw. Nickel plated brass; $5 each Photo
Brass Shoes for Banjo. Set A; $5 each Photo1, Photo2, Photo3
Brass Shoes for Banjo. Set B; $5 each Photo1, Photo2
Brass Shoes for Banjo. Set C; $5 each Photo1, Photo2, Photo3
1890's Lyon & Healy shoe. Nickel plated brass Photo1, Photo2
J.B. Schall Ball Shoe; $15 each Photo
1920's Lange Hex Shoe. At .45"face to face, these are a little larger than the common 3/8" hex shoes; $3 each Photo1, Photo2, Photo3
Hook and Nut sets
Original Vega 9/32" ball end nuts with hook, nickel plated; $10 each Photo
Original Vega 9/32" ball end nuts with hook, silver plated; $10 each Photo
1920's Vega Little Wonder 9/23" nut with Hook. $10 each Photo
Vega 5/16" hex nut with Hook. $10 each Photo
1900 Fairbanks 5/16" by 9/16" nut with round brass hook. $10 each Photo
1890 Fairbanks 5/16" Nut (3/8" tall), with round brass hook, Nickel plated; $10 each Photo
1890 Fairbanks 1/4" Nut with Short, 1-7/8" Hook. $10 each Photo
1890's Cole Cobra Hooks with 9/32" ball end nuts. $25 each Sorry, Sold Out. Photo
New Reproduction Cobra Hook with 9/32" ball End Nut. $10 each Available for purchase below.
1960's Vega Bent flat Hook, with 9/32" open ball end nut; $5 each Photo
Lyon & Healy, 5/16" nut with hook. Request L&H Part B; $8 each Photo
S.S. Stewart 5/16" nut with hook. One of several styles they used; $10 each Sold Out. Photo
Paramount Ball End, 9/32" nut with hook, nickel plated; $10 each Photo
Paramount Open knurled end 9/32" nut with flat hook, nickel plated; $10.00 each Photo
Orpheum flat hook with 9/32" closed ball end nut; $10 each Sold Out. Photo
Lyon & Healy 5/16" Ball Nut with Knurled Lip. $10 each Photo
Buckbee, square with long ornament nut, with hook; $25 each. Only one left. Photo
Gibson Trapdoor, hook & open 1/4" ball end with lip; $10 each Photo
Dowelstick Neck Attachment
Fairbanks Banjo Dowelstick neck attachment. Nickel plated brass U collar with backing plate, screw, and pin; $100 Photos
Resonators & Resonator Hardware
Vega Individual Flange Plates. Nickel plated; $5 each Photo
ID Plates
1905 A.C. Fairbanks ID Plate. Original A.C. Fairbanks plate removed from an un-restorable original 5 string banjo, serial number 23173, circa 1905, a very hard to find item; $250 Photo
New Reproduction 1900's A.C. Fairbanks ID Plate. A reasonable copy of the Fairbanks screw on plate; $20 each. Photos
Bracket Wrenches
Vega with Star 9/32"; $50 each Photo
Fairbanks Electric; From early 1900's 9/32"; $150 each Photo
Generic brass clock key, .150" square, fits Ludwig Top Tension Banjos; $7 each
New bracket wrenches. 1/4", 9/32", and 5/16" hex; $8 each (Available for purchase here)
New square bracket wrench. 1/4" square; $12 each
We stock thousands of vintage parts. Mostly for banjos, but we have a few things for acoustic guitars, mandolins and fiddles. A small sampling is listed here. If you don't see your need listed, Do Not Call, but please email us. To help speed up the process, kindly attach a clear close-up jpeg (100 to 200 K file size please) of your desired part and any important measurements. I'll reply promptly.
Armrests
Vintage Style Wire Banjo Armrest; An excellent and affordable reproduction of the wire armrests found on many prewar open-back banjos. The slotted adjustable legs fit most banjos with traditional shoe, hook, & nut design. Photos
Banjo Tailpieces
Early 1900's No-Knot. Top lip trimmed so it does not extend over tension hoop; $80 Photo1, Photo2
Early 1900's Cook's Patent Sure Grip, also known as Cammed No-Knot. Swivel cams at the string holders make this perfect for gut and nylon strings. 2 available; $150 each NoKnotA, NoKnotC
Elite 5-string tailpiece. As seen on Cole and Orpheum banjos; $75 Photo
1980's Tallon Tailpiece. Individual fingers for each string. High quality reproduction; $100 Photo
New Carved Bone 5-string Banjo Tailpiece. Inspired by the original equipment found on Fairbanks banjos before 1900; $45. Optional tailpiece hanger bolt & nut; $5. Specify long bolt (2-1/4") or short bolt (1-3/8") Photo
Geared Tuners
1920's Grover Deluxe Two-Band Tuner, with extra engraving. 3/8" shaft, grained ivoroid knob. One available; $100 Photo
Grover Offset Pancake Tuners. Require 2 screws for mounting. Only one available; $40 Photo
1980's Schaller Planet Tuners. Gold Plated, Large tightening knob; $40 each Photo1, Photo2
Elton Planet Tuners. Made from the 1950's through the 1970's. We currently have many single tuners available. Looking for a single Elton tuner? Send us a picture of yours for the best match; $15 Each. 1960's Photo
Ludwig Planet Tuners. The grained ivoroid knob is smaller, made for banjo-ukulele. Gold plated; $350 Photo
**Consider our ABM planet tuners with a 7.5 MM diameter shaft. The modern gears are more accurate and smoother turning than the vintage tuners. Available in Nickel, Aged Nickel, and Gold**
Friction Tuners and Pegs
Vintage Ivoroid Tuning Pegs. We usually have several different shades of Celluloid grained knobs made from 1900 to 1935. Matching sets are rarely available, but please inquire; $15 each
Vintage Celluloid Tuning Pegs, New Old Stock. Available for website purchase below. Scroll to bottom.
Beaded Celluloid banjo friction pegs. 2 sets of 5 available; $150 per set SetA, Set B
Beaded Celluloid banjo friction pegs. Set of 4 peghead tuners; $120 Photo
Grained Ivoroid Tuning Peg, Beaded Edge. Shaved down from original diameter. Good for 5th string tuners; $15 each Photo
Grained Ivoroid Tuning Peg, Beaded Edge. singles; $30 each Photo
Maltese Cross Banjo Friction Pegs. Set of 5; $150 Photo
1900's Inlaid Grained Ivoroid Tuning Pegs. Square Knob. 3 for peghead available; $50 Each Photo. One 5th available; $50 Photo. One repaired example for peghead. Good for a place holder; $20 Photo
1890's Carved Bone 5th Tuner. As used on high end Fairbanks Electric banjos; $150 Photo
1910's Screw Tension Friction Tuners. With grained ivoroid knobs. As seen on 90% of all banjos made from 1900 to 1930, Set of 5; $100 Photo
1920's Screw Tension Friction Tuners. With grained ivoroid knobs. As seen on 90% of all banjos made from 1900 to 1930. 4 sets currently available; $75 per set of 4 Photo
1920's screw tension friction tuners by Elton. Grained ivoroid knobs; $75 Set1, Set2, Set3
1920's Small Screw Tension Friction tuners. Smaller grained ivoroid knobs than above. 3 sets available; $50 per set of 4 Photo
1920's Champion Uke tuners. grained ivoroid knobs, set of 4; $75 Photo
1920's Gold plated screw tension friction tuners. Set of 4, with original mother-of-pearl knobs; $240 Photo
1920's Screw Tension Friction Tuners with Modern Amber Colored Knob. Sets of 4; $20 Photos
Banjo Shoes
1920's Vega 1 point shoe (Little Wonder, Style N) $5 each Photo
1920's Original Vega 2 pointed shoes $15 each Photo
1920's Original Gold Plated Vega 2 pointed shoes $20 each Photo1, Photo2
Vega 2-Point Shoes With Decorative Hex Bolt Nickel Plated, Set of 28; $250. On Hold. Photo1, Photo2
Fairbanks 1900 Reproduction 2-point Shoe; $20 each Photo1, Photo2
Fairbanks Shoe with hex bolt; $10 each Photo
Fairbanks & Cole long 2 pointed shoe. $25 Each Photo
Buckbee Spread Eagle shoes, with nut attachment; $25 each Photo1, Photo2
Buckbee Spread Eagle shoes, with screw attachment; $25 each Photo1, Photo2
Buckbee Shield Stars and Bars shoes $25 each Photo
Buckbee Shield Shoes. Rim attachment screw cast into shoe; $25 each Photo
Buckbee Butterfly Shoe $30 each Photo
Buckbee Shoes, raw brass; $5 each Photo1, Photo2
1890's Shoe, similar to Stewart shoes, with a smaller, 8-32 slotted screw. Nickel plated brass; $5 each Photo
Brass Shoes for Banjo. Set A; $5 each Photo1, Photo2, Photo3
Brass Shoes for Banjo. Set B; $5 each Photo1, Photo2
Brass Shoes for Banjo. Set C; $5 each Photo1, Photo2, Photo3
1890's Lyon & Healy shoe. Nickel plated brass Photo1, Photo2
J.B. Schall Ball Shoe; $15 each Photo
1920's Lange Hex Shoe. At .45"face to face, these are a little larger than the common 3/8" hex shoes; $3 each Photo1, Photo2, Photo3
Hook and Nut sets
Original Vega 9/32" ball end nuts with hook, nickel plated; $10 each Photo
Original Vega 9/32" ball end nuts with hook, silver plated; $10 each Photo
1920's Vega Little Wonder 9/23" nut with Hook. $10 each Photo
Vega 5/16" hex nut with Hook. $10 each Photo
1900 Fairbanks 5/16" by 9/16" nut with round brass hook. $10 each Photo
1890 Fairbanks 5/16" Nut (3/8" tall), with round brass hook, Nickel plated; $10 each Photo
1890 Fairbanks 1/4" Nut with Short, 1-7/8" Hook. $10 each Photo
1890's Cole Cobra Hooks with 9/32" ball end nuts. $25 each Sorry, Sold Out. Photo
New Reproduction Cobra Hook with 9/32" ball End Nut. $10 each Available for purchase below.
1960's Vega Bent flat Hook, with 9/32" open ball end nut; $5 each Photo
Lyon & Healy, 5/16" nut with hook. Request L&H Part B; $8 each Photo
S.S. Stewart 5/16" nut with hook. One of several styles they used; $10 each Sold Out. Photo
Paramount Ball End, 9/32" nut with hook, nickel plated; $10 each Photo
Paramount Open knurled end 9/32" nut with flat hook, nickel plated; $10.00 each Photo
Orpheum flat hook with 9/32" closed ball end nut; $10 each Sold Out. Photo
Lyon & Healy 5/16" Ball Nut with Knurled Lip. $10 each Photo
Buckbee, square with long ornament nut, with hook; $25 each. Only one left. Photo
Gibson Trapdoor, hook & open 1/4" ball end with lip; $10 each Photo
Dowelstick Neck Attachment
Fairbanks Banjo Dowelstick neck attachment. Nickel plated brass U collar with backing plate, screw, and pin; $100 Photos
Resonators & Resonator Hardware
Vega Individual Flange Plates. Nickel plated; $5 each Photo
ID Plates
1905 A.C. Fairbanks ID Plate. Original A.C. Fairbanks plate removed from an un-restorable original 5 string banjo, serial number 23173, circa 1905, a very hard to find item; $250 Photo
New Reproduction 1900's A.C. Fairbanks ID Plate. A reasonable copy of the Fairbanks screw on plate; $20 each. Photos
Bracket Wrenches
Vega with Star 9/32"; $50 each Photo
Fairbanks Electric; From early 1900's 9/32"; $150 each Photo
Generic brass clock key, .150" square, fits Ludwig Top Tension Banjos; $7 each
New bracket wrenches. 1/4", 9/32", and 5/16" hex; $8 each (Available for purchase here)
New square bracket wrench. 1/4" square; $12 each