Miscellaneous Banjo Parts & Accessories



updated 8/8/2010


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Offering a select listing of original banjo parts for restorations.

Please note- ALL the parts I have are listed.... I do not keep a want list for parts.
If it is not listed I simply do NOT have it. Sorry but I just don't have time to reply to emails requesting parts not listed here...
...this (in advance) is the only reply I offer to all such inquiries ..."I don't HAVE it if it's not listed..."


Always seeking old banjos, guitars, guitar parts, etc. Been known to trade for leads resulting in the purchase of high quality vintage guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukes,etc..Top Prices Paid for clean original stuff...

The "more photos" link brings up a page with more photos and Paypal BUY NOW buttons for convenient online purchases.
All overseas buyers must order from the "more photos" page which has this paypal button at the bottom of the page that will include overseas postage. Postage listed here below is generally for US only.
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Pre-War Waverly Banjo Key - RARE original nickel plated brass Waverly banjo key. As found inside the case of many original PreWar banjos..fits 1/4" banjo nuts (Gibson,etc) $25.00 + $5.00 postage
Pre-War VEGA Banjo Key - RARE original nickel plated brass banjo key with VEGA name. As found inside the case of original PreWar Vega banjos, your Vega banjo deserves this key that fits VEGA banjo hardware. $55.00 + $5.00 postage
Pre-War VEGA Banjo Key & Vega bridge - RARE original nickel plated brass banjo key with VEGA name plus original prewar Vega banjo bridge. The 1/2" maple/ebony 4 string bridge is unmarked but identical to those with Vega brand and definitely an original VEGA bridge. As found inside the case of most venerable old PreWar Vega banjos....nice "case candy" $69. + $6.00 postage
Pre-War VEGA Banjo Key, NonTip bridge & pitchpipe - RARE original nickel plated brass banjo key with VEGA name plus original vintage Grover NonTip 1/2" maple 4-string bridge that is marked. Also included is a vintage nickel plated brass pitch pipe for tenor banjo. All cool stuff found inside the case of most venerable old PreWar Vega banjos.... nice "case candy" $69. + $6.00 postage
Pre-War BACON Banjo Key & bridge - RARE original nickel plated brass banjo key with BACON name AND original 4-string Bacon bridge as found with original PreWar B&D banjos. Both for $99.50 + $7.50 postage More Photos
Pre-War Banjo Mandolin bridge - RARE original maple banjo mandolin bridge (unmarked). All slots cut on this 8-string maple bridge. Just about 9/16" tall. Shows signs of use but very useful. $15.00 + $5.00 postage
Pre-War WONDERTONE 4 string bridge - RARE original maple tenor/plectrum banjo bridge with ebony string inserts. All slots cut on this clearly marked vintage bridge. Marked "Wondertone" and also marked "5/8" on the underside. $29.99 + $5.00 postage
Pre-War NON TIP 4 string bridge - RARE original maple tenor/plectrum banjo bridge with "nontip" support. All slots cut on this clearly marked vintage bridge. Marked "GROVER NONTIP". Looks to be 5/8" height. $29.99 + $5.00 postage
Pre-War Nail File - RARE original grained ivoroid finger nail kit with 6 nail "files". Found inside a prewar tenor banjo case accessory compartment. The only one like it I've ever seen. Cool "case candy" ..$29.99 + $5.00 postage
Vintage Finger picks - RARE original vintage plastic fingerpicks Found inside a prewar tenor banjo case accessory compartment. Cool "case candy" ..all three only $14.99 + $5.00 postage
Pre-War Gibson Banjo bridge - RARE original maple/ebony 5/8" bridge (unmarked). Four original slots. Shows signs of use but very useful. As found on original prewar Mastertones and shown in Gibson catalog.
Pre-War JACK LUNDIN Tenor Banjo String set - RARE original prewar TENOR banjo strings in envelopes marked "especially made for the personal use of JACK LUNDIN" Chicago. All four for $19.50 + $5.00 postage More Photos
Pre-War MILTON G. WOLF String Envelope & Bridge - RARE original MILTON G. WOLF banjo string envelope AND original 4-string MILTON G. WOLF bridge as found with original PreWar banjos. Both for $39.50 + $7.50 postage More Photos
Vintage "BELL BRAND" Tenor Banjo String Box - medium rare original BELL BRAND Tenor banjo string box with all four envelopes AND 3 original strings inside! (A-1st has no string). National Musical String Co. Some case candy! $9.99 + $3.50 postage
Vintage "BELL BRAND" Tenor Banjo String Box - medium rare original BELL BRAND Tenor banjo string box with all four envelopes AND 4 original strings inside! National Musical String Co. Some case candy! $9.99 + $3.50 postage
Vintage "VEGA" Tenor Banjo String Box - rare original VEGA "Nu-Sound" string box. Original empty box marked "Tenor banjo C or 4th" on side. Lightly marked with "PLEGS" by previous owner. (??) Cool bit of Vega memorabilia or case candy! $9.99 + $3.50 postage
Vintage "KAMAKA HAWAII INC" set Ukulele Strings - medium rare original SEALED, UNOPENED set of Kamaka Standard & Concert uke strings. Honolulu , Hawaii. Not sure of age but look to be from the 60s. Don't have a UKE parts page yet so excuse the listing in banjo parts...a cool bit of Uke memorabilia or case candy! $9.99 + $3.50 postage
Vintage GIBSON Tenor Banjo String Box & Envelopes - rare original Gibson No 549 Tenor Banjo String Box with original string envelopes (two are clear and two are white envelopes). Includes empty A-1st, D-2nd w/string, two C-4ths with strings. One string envelope is dated 1965 in pencil and there is some pencil marking on the bottom of the box. Cool bit of Gibson memorabilia or case candy! $11.99 + $3.50 postage
Vintage GRETSCH Tenor Banjo Strings & Envelopes - THREE rare original Gretsch No 296 Tenor Banjo Strings in original cellophane envelopes ( original strings inside too!)...all are C-4ths with strings. Cool bit of Gretsch memorabilia or case candy! All THREE as shown...$14.99 + $3.50 postage
Pre-War WONDER head cleaner - RARE original prewar banjo accessory called "WONDER Head Cleaner" for erasing calfskin heads. As found with original PreWar banjos. Great "case candy" $29.75 (+ $5.00 postage US) Overseas postage is $15.00..
Bacon Banjo Catalog- fine reprint of the orig 12 pg catalog from the Forest Dale, Vermont days. Features 5 string "Professional" and "Grand Concert" (internal resonator) models as well as accessories ("No Knot", Kerschner tpc) etc. Truly a "must have" reprint $3.50 + $2.00 postage More Photos
1980s WILDWOOD BANJO catalog - ORIGINAL 8 1/2" x 11" color brochure with photos and information on Mark Platin's fine banjos. Elderly Instruments sticker on front. Price is $15.00 ($4.00 postage US). More Photos


I recently took a hit on a banjo purchased from Bill's Music in Maryland. (Ebay user ID: billsmusic) The photos , strategically provided to keep undisclosed damage hidden, did not show obvious, extensive damage to the interior of the banjo. Contacted the seller who claimed all sales were "final with no returns". Not the kind of folks I want to do business with again.