Bluegrass banjo restoration pt. 1: Evaluation

In this series we go from a used vintage banjo that needs help to a fully restored fine instrument. If you've ever wanted to know more about how your banjo works, how to replace a neck, replace the banjo head or do a banjo set up, this is where you should start!

[@esculenttechnology]

So, I'm following along to restore an old banjo. I got my strings off, the resonator off, and I'm patiently waiting for part two!

[@alastair6356]

Fill the hole up with a cocktail stick and the binding with plastic wood and you will never know it was ever there.

[@mikedavenport3431]

That brown tool chest next to you, is that all tools strictly for instruments? I’m trying to do what you’re doing. Not sure what tools are needed. Can you give me words of wisdom.

[@deanmccaskill5495]

Hi great video! I’m a guitar guy but my father brought me an old Remo Weather King. ( maybe that’s just the head) it’s missing the 5 th machine and the strings ( what’s on there ) are way too flat. I notice yours has a truss rod cover and access on the headstock ( do banjos call them headstocks?). Anyway mine has no such access. I haven’t been brave enough to disassemble it yet but I’m hoping there maybe a truss rod access at the bottom like an old Fender neck? Surely there would always be a truss rod? The thing is really heavy and seems to be built well. One thing that it doesn’t have is any inlays so not a super fancy rig. Anyway there should always be a truss rod and access somewhere yeah? Apologize if you mention this but if you did it went in one ear and out the other. I’m hoping to order new machine heads and the nut for now. Then I’ll see if it needs fret work. But I definitely know it needs neck relief.
Thanks and cheers from Canada. !!

[@M0NKEYsig]

Thanks for leaving us high and dry....