Banjo & Mandolin Parts

~Hooks~Nuts~Shoes~Endbolts~Various Bits~

updated 4/14/2024

Offering a select listing of original banjo parts for restorations.

Please note- ALL the parts I have are listed here on this new page which consolidates all the other separate pages....

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...


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	Pre-War VEGA Banjo Hardware - original worn nickel plated round hook and matching closed end nut for prewar VEGA banjos. Worn original plating on steel hooks. (lot of 19) $90 More Photos
	Pre-War VEGA Banjo Hardware - original nickel plated closed end nuts for prewar VEGA banjos. (lot of 7) $40.00 More Photos
	Pre-War Banjo "one-point" shoe assembly - RARE original nickel plated BRASS "one point" shoe and matching screw set for vintage banjos (Vega). 3/4" x 7/16" w/ 7/8" slot head screw. The horizontal component which receives the banjo hook is 1/2" long. Price per shoe set shown is $6.50 plus ($3.50 postage). (8 available) More Photos
	Pre-War Banjo L-shoe assembly - RARE original BRASS nickel plated L-shoe and matching screw set for vintage banjos. 1" tall x 5/16" wide. Includes 1/2" long mounting screw. The horizontal component which receives the banjo hook is 1/2" long. $6.50 each More Photos & info
	Pre-War Banjo "one-point" shoe assembly - RARE original nickel plated BRASS "one point" shoe and matching hex mounting bolt for vintage banjos. 3/4" tall x 3/8" wide. The horizontal component which receives the banjo hook is 9/16" long. Threaded portion of hex head mounting bolt is 1/2" long. Price per shoe set shown is $6.50 plus ($3.50 postage). More Photos
	Pre-War Banjo L-shoe assembly - RARE original BRASS nickel plated L-shoe and matching steel screw/washer set for vintage banjos. Same as above listed L-shoe except screw is 3/8" long. Measure 5/8" x 5/16" w/ 3/8" long slotted round head steel screw and brass washer. The horizontal component which receives the banjo hook is 7/16" long. Price per shoe/screw/washer set shown is $6.50 and postage is $3.50 for any quantity.
	Set of 30 pre-war re-War Banjo L-shoes - set of 30 original BRASS nickel plated L-shoes with matching steel screw/washer for vintage banjos. Same as above listed L-shoe. Each measures 5/8" x 5/16" w/ 3/8" long slotted round head steel screw and brass washer. The horizontal component which receives the banjo hook is 7/16" long. rare clean set for thin rim pre-war banjos.. More Photos & info
	Vintage banjo tailpiece bolt - original tailpiece hex-head bolt, 2 1/4" long with what appears to be a Fairbanks open end nut, as used with ivory tailpieces on turn-of-the-century open backs. $50
	Knurled Thumbscrews - Plated steel thumbscrews. These are about 1" long with knurled heads measuring 1/2" in diameter. Can be used in various ways by banjo tinkerers. Although not exact replacements as resonator attachment thumbscrews, they can be modified to suit that purpose...Price per set of FOUR.. $9.50 + $4.50 postage (US)
	Original Vega Two Point Shoe - limited supply of hard to find original nickel plated brass "2 point" shoes original to all Vega bracket band models (whyte laydie, tubaphone) as well as many electric models. Available with either the special small brass screw for use with bracket band banjos OR the longer thru-rim screw for Electric models. Please specify. $12.99 each postpaid. More Photos
	Mastertone Style Hook/Nut set- Excellent nickel plated Mastertone Style Banjo hook/nut set. Nickel plated steel round hooks with nickel plated brass nuts. 24 hooks/nuts....$40. obo More Photos
	Set of 28 prewar Vega 2-Point Shoes- original VEGA 2-point shoes as commonly used on prewar Vega banjos....Electric, etc. Complete set of 28 with screws & washers. $225. More Photos
	Set of 28 prewar Vega 2-Point Shoes- original VEGA 2-point shoes as commonly used on prewar Vega bracket-band banjos...Vegaphone Professionals, Artists, Soloists, Whyte Laydies, Tubaphones. Complete set of 28 with bracket band brass screws. $275. More Photos
	Original 50s KAY Wood Banjo Rim - ORIGINAL vintage KAY banjo rim looks to be just about 11" diameter....$11.50 More Photos
	Box Lot assorted banjo tuning gear parts- .loads of useful replacement bits for the banjo tinkerer...(ref#BanjoPartsAssorted)..$25.all
	Box Lot vintage banjo tuning peg metal parts- .loads of useful replacement bits for the banjo tinkerer...(ref#BoxLotBanjoPegMetalParts)..$25.all
	Huge Lot vintage banjo tuning peg parts, etc - cigar box parts trove..ferrules, barrels, buttons, screws other parts for restoration of vintage banjos...banjo tinkerer's delight....$50. all More Photos
	1920s Banjo Twist Tuners - set of 4 original pre-war banjo "twist" tuners with original grained ivoroid buttons....as found on many prewar banjos including Vega,Bacon, Gibson etc. Excellent for accurate restorations. set of 4 as shown. $49.50 More Photos
	Vintage Geared 5th tuner - older one with loads of patina...works well, has grained ivoroid button too.. $27.50
	3 spare violin, viola pegs or banjo pegs - TRIO (3) of solid wood (boxwood?) violin , viola or banjo pegs which match ....These were part of a repairman's estate and appear to be unused with no string holes cut. Each measures about 2 3/4" in length (counting the little pip on the top). Beautiful and useful spares...all three for one price.. $19.50
	3 spare violin, viola pegs or banjo pegs - TRIO (3) of solid wood (looks like rosewood) violin , viola or banjo pegs which match ....These were part of a repairman's estate and have no string holes cut though they may have had some shaping done (see photos). Each measures about 2 3/4" in length (not counting the little pip on the top). Beautiful and useful spares...all three for one price..... $19.50
	3 spare violin, viola pegs or banjo pegs - TRIO (3) of solid wood violin , viola or banjo pegs with "ribbed" button end ....These were part of a repairman's estate and have string holes cut (approx 3/4" from tip). Each measures about 2 3/4" in length . Beautiful and useful spares...all three for one price..... $19.50
	Pre-War WAVERLY "Patent Applied For" Tailpiece -Excellent pre-war nickel plated Waverly "Patent Applied For" tailpiece with original attachment bolt. $50.00 More Photos
	Home Made Banjo Resonator- home made Wood banjo resonator..Outside diameter is just about 11 7/8". Have another unfinished one too...see "more photos"... More Photos
	Flinthill Resonator - resonator from model FHB55, composite, seems to have an added coat of brown over original black composite...no cracks, no attachment hardware, 12 3/4" outside diameter, 12 3/8" inside diameter...good utility resonator.. resonator...$20.00 (postage based upon US address.) More Photos
	1914 Fairbanks-Vega short scale tenor neck- prewar Fairbanks-Vega short scale (20" scale) tenor neck. Typical 3 piece maple with ebony fingerboard. Binding missing on treble side of fretboard and a couple of small round pearl position inlays missing. Original frets and nut and original finish shows considerable wear....$50. More Photos
	Vega NECK SUPPORT/LID case parts - original prewar Vega hard shell case neck support piece/compartment lid. The long component (lid) measures 3" wide x 8" in length. The piece attached to the lid (with the previous owners name label) is 3 1/2" wide x 7/8" thick. The neck "cradle" is 4" max height x 3 1/4" across. Came from a Vega tenor case. Not all Vega cases have same dimensions so please double check the measurements. VGC+ Price is $25.00
	Vintage 1930s NECK SUPPORT/LID case parts - original 1930s NECK SUPPORT/LID case parts measures 3 7/8" wide. Salvaged from destroyed 1930s hard shell case. Includes all three pieces shown. Shows wear consistent with age but still has lots of life.. VGC+ Price $25.00
	Vintage Case handle rings- original prewar case handle rings. VGC+ Price is $9.99
	LOT - Vintage Case Latches- THREE identical made in usa latches used with banjo cases. Each remains attached to chipboard case material. Useful for restoration... parts too good to toss...all three $15.00
	Vintage 1930s ATCO CASE LATCH - original 1930s ATCO, NEWARK N.J, CASE LATCH. Price $15.00
	Vintage Plastic CASE HANDLE - original vintage plastic case handle measures 4 1/2" center to center for the mounting slot/hole. Salvaged from destroyed chipboard case. Mounting hardware shown is included. VGC+
	Vintage Plastic CASE HANDLE - original vintage plastic case handle measures 4 1/4" center to center for the mounting slot/hole. Salvaged from destroyed chipboard case. One metal mounting ring shown is included. VGC+ Price $15.00
	Vintage KAY Banjo Armrest -original 60s KAY rosewood banjo armrest as used on many Kay banjos. The armrest has two holes 4 1/8" center to center for mounting to Kay banjo tension hoops using the two screws included. This shows one of these armrests mounted ... (Note: Not all Kay tension hoops have the same spacing..) $14.99
	Vintage KAY Banjo Armrest -original 60s KAY rosewood (brazilian) banjo armrest as used on many Kay banjos. The armrest has two holes 4 1/8" center to center for mounting to Kay banjo tension hoops using the two screws included. This shows one of these armrests mounted ... (Note: Not all Kay tension hoops have the same spacing..) $14.99
	vintage WAVERLY Banjo WRENCH & MUTE- original vintage WAVERLY Banjo WRENCH. Marked "WAVERLY" and fits Bacon & Day nuts..includes mute shown...cool case candy.. $25.($5.00 postage US) More Photos
	Sabine Banjo capo- used Sabine banjo capo. White plastic piece has crack..could maybe be repaired or covered if necessary...AS IS $10.
	Shubb Capo - Flat fretboard- used Shubb classic guitar capo. Excellent complete condition. Designed to accomodate FLAT fretboards..as on many guitar banjos.. $15.
	Pre-War VEGAPHONE Banjo Heel Cap - RARE original dyed pearwood banjo heel cap from VEGA Vegaphone banjo. Original and good $15.00
	Pre-War VEGA Banjo Rim binding - original tortoise color rim binding pieces from early Whyte Laydie banjo. Useful restoration bits .two pieces. one is about 7" the other more like 9". both $20.00
	VEGA Banjo Wrench - Original nickel plated key for your prewar VEGA banjo..$49.50
	5/16" Banjo Wrench - Original nickel plated 5/16" key for your Slingerland or other banjo..(nut shown for reference...not included)$12.50
	5/16" Banjo Wrench - Original nickel plated 5/16" key for your B&D (Bacon & Day) or other banjo..(nut shown for reference...not included)$12.50
	vintage RECORDING KING empty string envelope- RARE vintage RECORDING KING empty tenor banjo string envelope shows considerable wear and tear with parts missing..... Stick it in your case as "case candy" to sweeten up your vintage instrument's case appeal. Historically interesting of course but also a nice bit of case candy for that vintage Gibson-made Recording King banjo... $9.95 ($3.99 postage US)
	prewar GIBSON tenor banjo string & string envelope- RARE prewar GIBSON tenor banjo string and original string envelope. Original D or 2nd string envelope with old string inside. Paper envelope shows cool artwork ...it's very old and is delicate/fragile paper with typical folds, creases and tiny tears one might expect with its age.. Stick it in your case as "case candy" to sweeten up your vintage instrument's case appeal. Historically interesting of course but also a nice bit of case candy for that vintage Gibson banjo... $9.95 ($3.99 US)
	prewar GIBSON PLECTRUM and 5 STRING banjo string envelope- RARE prewar GIBSON PLECTRUM and 5 STRING empty banjo string envelope. Original G or 3rd string envelope (no string). Paper envelope shows cool artwork ...it's very old and is delicate/fragile paper with typical folds, creases and tiny tears one might expect with its age.. Stick it in your case as "case candy" to sweeten up your vintage instrument's case appeal. Historically interesting of course but also a nice bit of case candy for that vintage Gibson banjo... $9.95 ($3.99 post US)
	prewar GIBSON MASTERTONE DELUXE tenor banjo string envelope- RARE prewar GIBSON MASTERTONE DELUXE tenor banjo string envelope. Original D or 2nd string envelope (no string). Paper envelope shows cool artwork ...it's very old and is delicate/fragile paper with typical folds, creases and tiny tears one might expect with its age.. Stick it in your case as "case candy" to sweeten up your vintage instrument's case appeal. Historically interesting of course but also a nice bit of case candy for that vintage Gibson banjo... $9.95 (3.99 post in US)
	prewar HERCULES brand tenor banjo string envelope- RARE prewar HERCULES brand tenor banjo string envelope. Original D or 2nd string envelope (no string). Paper envelope shows cool artwork ...it's very old and is delicate/fragile paper with typical folds, creases and tiny tears one might expect with its age.. Stick it in your case as "case candy" to sweeten up your vintage instrument's case appeal. Historically interesting of course but also a nice bit of case candy for that vintage banjo... $9.95 (3.99 post in US)
	prewar JOHN F. STRATTON "BIRMINGHAM" brand tenor banjo string & envelope- RARE prewar JOHN F. STRATTON "BIRMINGHAM" brand tenor banjo string & envelope. Original D or 2nd string envelope with string. Paper envelope shows cool artwork...wear consistent with age.. Stick it in your case as "case candy" to sweeten up your vintage instrument's case appeal. Historically interesting of course but also a nice bit of case candy for that vintage banjo... $9.95 (3.99 post in US)
	prewar FLORENTINA brand violin string envelope- RARE prewar FLORENTINA brand violin string envelope. Original string envelope (no string) with "FRITZ KREISLER appreciates..." and photo of Fritz Kreisler. Paper envelope shows cool artwork...wear consistent with age.. Stick it in your case as "case candy" to sweeten up your vintage instrument's case appeal. Historically interesting of course but also a nice bit of case candy for that vintage violin... $9.95 (3.99 post in US)
	LOT of NINE vintage strings lot consisting of nine vintage strings & envelopes..4 Black Diamond mandolin A or 2nd, 2 Gibson banjo & guitar, 3 LaBella guitar all NINE for one low price..$12.99 (3.99 post in US)
	Dozen sealed vintage Gibson .020 wound banjo strings- Individually sealed identical .020 wound banjo strings... in original Gibson never-opened packages..all 12 for only $11.99
	RARE prewar WILMOT TONE REGULATOR directions - Single piece of 3 1/2" x 4" paper folded in fours. Instructions on how to use the Wilmot Tone Regulator. Wilmot Wood Co. Boston, Mass. Wilmot banjo accessories were commonly added to Boston Vega instruments. Historically interesting of course but also a nice bit of case candy for that vintage banjo... $12.95 (3.99 post in US)
	Vintage 1930 BANJO CONCERT program - This vintage 1930 BANJO CONCERT program was given under the auspices of The McNeil Banjo School by students of John P. Hamilton at Rivoli Hall...Sunday, April 27th, 1930... given the song titles, date, etc it would appear to be 4-string banjos featured. Measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and remains in very good condition. A very cool bit of banjo memorabilia...time to let some of these treasures go to loving new homes...$12.99
	Vintage HARMONY bridge - marked HARMONY maple/ebony 4-string banjo bridge 1/2" $19.99 + $4.99 postage
	Vintage JEWEL tenor banjo bridge - marked JEWEL 4-string banjo bridge 1/2" , pretty darn fancy vintage bridge..$24.99 + $4.99 postage
	Vintage TENOR bridge - unmarked maple/ebony 4-string banjo bridge 5/8" $14.99 + $4.99 postage
	Vintage FIVE STRING bridge - unmarked maple 5-string banjo bridge 9/16" $24.99 + $4.99 postage
	GROVER "Compensated" 5-string banjo bridge - clean maple/ebony 5-string banjo bridge marked "Grover" with the "compensated" design. This is as clean a used bridge as you will find....may even be new old stock... All 5 slots cut. 1/2" in height. String spacing is 1 3/4". $12.50 + $3.99 postage
	"Compensated" 5-string banjo bridge 1/2" - clean maple/ebony 5-string banjo bridge unmarked with the "compensated" design. This is as clean a used bridge as you will find....may even be new old stock... All 5 slots cut. 1/2" in height. String spacing is 1 3/4". $9.50 + $3.99 postage
	Vintage Snuffy Smith bridge - vintage Snuffy Smith Bridge for 5-String , 5/8" , $25.00
	Vintage banjo bridge - unmarked Paramount-style maple/ebony 4-string banjo bridge 5/8" $10.99
	Weird vintage 4 string bridge - recently found in prewar banjo case this original maple tenor/plectrum banjo bridge with strange mod. All slots cut on this peculiar and perhaps one-of-a-kind bridge. Looks to be 1/2" height. $12.50 + $3.99 postage
	Vintage MAPLE/EBONY 5-string bridge (modified) - 9/16" high five string banjo bridge. Five string slots cut (approx 1 7/8" between lower and higher string slots).. unmarked, modified so bass string height is 9/16" and it tapers down to 1/2" on the treble string side. ...Nice aged wood bridge..$12.50 ($3.99 postage US)
	Vintage MAPLE/EBONY 4-string bridge 1/2" high four string banjo bridge. Four string slots cut (approx 1 1/2" between lower and higher string slots)..no markings..aged wood bridge..$12.99 ($3.99 postage US)
	MAPLE/EBONY 4-string Banjo bridge older used 1/2" 3-foot maple/ebony banjo bridge. Four string slots cut (approx 1 3/8" between lower and higher string slots).. bears no markings.. $9.99 ($3.99 postage US)
	MAPLE/EBONY 4-string Banjo bridge used 5/8" 3-foot maple/ebony banjo bridge. Four string slots cut (approx 1 3/8" between lower and higher string slots).. bears no markings.. $12.99 (3.99 post in US)
	1950s KAY 4-string Banjo Bridge vintage 5/8" 2-foot maple banjo bridge with four string slots cut... bears no markings but is original Kay banjo bridge.. $12.99 (3.99 post in US)
	1950s KAY 5-string Banjo Bridge vintage 5/8" 2-foot maple banjo bridge with five string slots cut... bears no markings but is original Kay banjo bridge.. $12.99 (3.99 post in US)
	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
	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 $9.99 + $4.00 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.
	Checkered Binding Strips- some old banjo checkered binding for restorations..various lengths 2 1/2"-12"..edges show shrinkage/damage..fragile..will do my best to get them shipped without breaking...$14.99 (3.99 post in US)
	Checkered Binding Bits- some old banjo small pieces of checkered binding for restorations..various lengths under 2"..fragile..will do my best to get them shipped without breaking...$14.99 all (3.99 post in US)
	60s Vega Ranger Hang Tag- original 60s Vega Ranger hangtag..$24.99 (mailed FREE in US)
	60s Vega Tags- original 60s Vega Ranger tags..Business Reply/Registration & Care...$24.99 (mailed FREE in US) More Photos
	WEYMANN BANJOS CATALOG 15-page booklet 61 details amplifyiing rim, tuners, resonator as well as Orchestra models #4 and #7 etc...appears to be original and not the repro More Photos
	1926 PARAMOUNT BANJO CATALOG REPRINT Soft Cover. 80 pages. Fully illustrated with players and bands....includes Paramount fine line of banjos...out of print..... More Photos
	ORIGINAL 1920s PARAMOUNT BANJO CATALOG Soft Cover. 40 pages. Undated features Paramount Stars (Reser, Pingatore, Reino, Lucas, etc), RARE original catalog..likely early 20s (1923). Complete with modest wear and discoloration to outer pages (see photos).. More Photos
	Vintage Plastic Case Handle Clear plastic vintage case handle..4 1/4" between mounting brackets..restore that old chipboard case..$12.99 (3.99 post in US)
	lot of 9 black/white wood purfling strips - lot of 9 wood purfling strips shown that might prove useful for builds or restorations. price for all shown ...$30. ) More Photos
	lot of 18 black/white herringbone style wood purfling strips - might prove useful for builds or restorations. price for all shown ...$40. More Photos
	lot of vintage multi-color wood purfling - might prove useful for builds or restorations. price for all shown ...$40.) More Photos
	Lot of 5 multi-color wood purfling strips - approximately 32"..1/8" thick, all shown ...SOLD More Photos
	lot of Wood Purfling strips - checkerboard black/white - 36", 34", 32" plus shorty ..price for all shown ... $25. More Photos
	lot of Wood Purfling - Whyte Laydie No. 7 rims - enough rare wood purflings for several Whyte Laydie No. 7 rims...best offer More Photos
	Vintage mandolin bridge - vintage ebony with bone saddle flattop mandolin bridge 1/2" , slots cut for 8 strings..$24.99 + $4.99 postage
	mandolin strap - leather mandolin strap....$14.99 ($4.99 post US) More Photos

"G'day Steve, Parts arrived yesterday. all in good order. Thanks very much. Just the ticket for completion. Speak to you next time. Regards-Derrick."