Vintage (1955) Kay Banjo 5 - String Banjo Or Possible Project Repair
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7168185 | Number of Strings: 5 |
| Exact Year: Approx. 1955 | Brand: Kay |
Vintage ( 1955) Kay Banjo 5-String banjo For Parts or Possible Project Repair. Shipped with USPS Retail Ground.
Our family bought this new circa 1955 and I played it thru the mid 70's. Then made the mistake of putting it away and never touched it since. The banjo deteriorated as can be seen in the pictures. Chrome is rusted, turn keys rusted, pig skin is gone, but the structure of the banjo is still very good, subject to normal wear and tear of ...usage. I am selling it now for parts or as a possible repair project for someone who knows how to repair them and has the time. For me, it just doesn't make economical sense to bring it back.
Shipping will be to the lower 48 states only. No international sales.I will use the cheapest shipping method, unless buyer chooses to upgrade the shipping costs.
Please ask any questions prior to bidding
I do not accept returns or refunds. All sales final.
Update: Wednesday, 8/7/19- 10:00 am
I've had 2 watchers ask questions re my banjo. Here are my answers .
One question was ... "What is the neck like and the frets? Any warping of the neck?"
I added some more closeup piks above which shows a metal straight edge along the front of the neck. From my viewpoint, there is no bend or warpage that I can detect, but, I'll let you be the judge. As to the frets, imo, they look good.
The second question was....
"I like projects...can you tell if the tuners still work?...please send a photo"
My answer as to the tuners still working is... yes. I turned all 5 and they turned and had strong resistance. But keep in mind, I removed all but one string and there was no tension on them as would be if there were strings being tuned. So, again, use your judgement. Maybe even allow for the fact that one or more might not hold the proper tension and would have to be replaced.
I also added closeup piks of the 5 tuners so that you can get a better idea of the condition. All 5 would have to be cleaned.
One other disclosure.... I added a closes-up pik of a small delamination at the top of the neck (Last Picture). This could easily be glued back, imo.
And lastly, I partially pulled back the pig skin so that you can get an idea of what the inside looks like. It looks pretty good to me, but again, you be the judge and please ask any questions or request additional piks.
Our family bought this new circa 1955 and I played it thru the mid 70's. Then made the mistake of putting it away and never touched it since. The banjo deteriorated as can be seen in the pictures. Chrome is rusted, turn keys rusted, pig skin is gone, but the structure of the banjo is still very good, subject to normal wear and tear of ...usage. I am selling it now for parts or as a possible repair project for someone who knows how to repair them and has the time. For me, it just doesn't make economical sense to bring it back.
Shipping will be to the lower 48 states only. No international sales.I will use the cheapest shipping method, unless buyer chooses to upgrade the shipping costs.
Please ask any questions prior to bidding
I do not accept returns or refunds. All sales final.
Update: Wednesday, 8/7/19- 10:00 am
I've had 2 watchers ask questions re my banjo. Here are my answers .
One question was ... "What is the neck like and the frets? Any warping of the neck?"
I added some more closeup piks above which shows a metal straight edge along the front of the neck. From my viewpoint, there is no bend or warpage that I can detect, but, I'll let you be the judge. As to the frets, imo, they look good.
The second question was....
"I like projects...can you tell if the tuners still work?...please send a photo"
My answer as to the tuners still working is... yes. I turned all 5 and they turned and had strong resistance. But keep in mind, I removed all but one string and there was no tension on them as would be if there were strings being tuned. So, again, use your judgement. Maybe even allow for the fact that one or more might not hold the proper tension and would have to be replaced.
I also added closeup piks of the 5 tuners so that you can get a better idea of the condition. All 5 would have to be cleaned.
One other disclosure.... I added a closes-up pik of a small delamination at the top of the neck (Last Picture). This could easily be glued back, imo.
And lastly, I partially pulled back the pig skin so that you can get an idea of what the inside looks like. It looks pretty good to me, but again, you be the judge and please ask any questions or request additional piks.
