Banjolele identification please

Pitou67 · Mar 31, 2014

What kind of uke is this? The banjo head is like a fake tree ( fake bark troweled on with fake branches/knots on the outside) plays nice, no markings, minimalist headstock. Tiny brass frets.

http://twitter.com/mr_pitou/status/450434400858415104/photo/1

PhilUSAFRet · Mar 31, 2014

The pot reminds me of old timey textured "nut bowls" made to resemble the outside of a black walnut hull

ichadwick · Mar 31, 2014

There's a guy named Jeff Menzies who makes this sort of instrument:

https://www.facebook.com/jeff.menzies.39?fref=ts

Maybe he might recognize it.

Pitou67 · Mar 31, 2014

This thing is actually pretty old. The condition of the varnish would make me think it's atleast50 years old or more

UKEonomics · Apr 1, 2014

Looks like one of those "California" style inline banjo ukes. You might get in touch with Jon Bianchi. That guy knows practically everything about old banjo ukes.

TheCraftedCow · Apr 2, 2014

Is it an open back or with f holes on a closed back?

Pitou67 · Apr 2, 2014

Open back. The neck is glued and has one flat head screwholdin it on

Pitou67 · Apr 2, 2014

here arepictures,plusone of the dixie.the dixieis a lot harsherand louder,but less fragile taking outplaying

WashAshore · Apr 2, 2014

Is it fake wood? Here's a piece I turned a few years ago, so it's possible the wood is real.

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