Banjo Hardware

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

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 VEGA Banjo Hardware - original nickel plated round hooks and matching closed end nuts for VEGA banjos. The lot consists of 28 hook/nut matching sets with very good plating..sold
	Pre-War VEGA Banjo Hardware - original nickel plated round hook and matching closed end nut (round bottom) for VEGA banjos. Price per hook/nut matching set is $12.50 ($3.75 postage). Price is for ONE hook/nut. More Photos
	Pre-War VEGA Banjo Hardware - original nickel plated round hook and matching closed end nut (flat bottom) for VEGA banjos. Price per hook/nut matching set is $12.50 ($3.75 postage) More Photos
	Pre-War VEGA Banjo Hardware - original nickel plated round hook and matching OPEN end nut for VEGA banjos. ONE left. Price per hook/nut matching set is $10.50 ($2.00 postage) More Photos
	Pre-War ROUND Banjo Hook & Nut - RARE original BRASS nickel plated round hook and matching nut for vintage banjos. More Photos
	Pre-War ROUND Banjo Hook & Nut - RARE original BRASS nickel plated round hook and matching nut for vintage banjos. Currently 1 in stock. Price per hook/nut set shown is $6.50 plus ($3.50 postage per order) More Photos
	Pre-War ROUND Banjo Hook & Nut - RARE original BRASS nickel plated round hook and matching nut for vintage banjos. Currently 1 left in stock. Price per hook/nut set shown is $6.50 plus ($3.50 postage) More Photos
	Pre-War ROUND Banjo Hook & Nut - RARE original BRASS nickel plated round hook and matching nut for vintage banjos. More Photos
	Pre-War ROUND Banjo Hook & Nut - RARE original BRASS nickel plated round hook and matching nut for vintage banjos. More Photos
	Pre-War ROUND Banjo Hook & Nut - RARE original BRASS nickel plated round hook and matching nut for vintage banjos. Currently have 7 in stock. Price per hook/nut set shown is $6.50 plus ($3.50 postage) More Photos
	Pre-War ROUND Banjo Hook & Nut - RARE original BRASS nickel plated round hook and matching nut for vintage banjos. NEARLY identical to bh13 above but nut is a bit smaller and need some cleaning. Price per hook/nut set shown is $5.50 plus ($2.00 postage). Once BUY NOW is selected buyer can select quantity desired. Currently 18 in stock.
	Pre-War ROUND Banjo Hook & Nut - RARE original BRASS nickel plated round hook and matching nut for vintage banjos. NEARLY identical to others shown with subtle variation.
	Pre-War ROUND Banjo Hook & Nut - RARE original BRASS nickel plated round hook and matching nut for vintage banjos. Unusual "hook" top likely used for tension hoops with notches or side holes. More Photos
	Pre-War Fairbanks ROUND Banjo Hook & Nut - RARE original BRASS nickel plated round hook and matching nut for Fairbanks (and other) vintage banjos. Very Clean. More Photos
	Pre-War Paramount/Lange FLAT Banjo Hook & Nut - original rusted flat hook and matching nut for Paramount or Lange-made vintage banjos. Steel flathook shows lots of oxidation. Could be replated or replaced. Original nuts are in good condition. Price per hook/nut set shown is $5.00 (postage included). Once BUY NOW is selected buyer can select quantity desired. Only 19 in stock. More Photos
	Vintage FLAT Banjo Hook & Nut - out of production vintage flat hook and matching nut. Steel flathook shows some oxidation. Original nuts in good condition. Price per hook/nut set shown is $3.95 (postpaid). Once BUY NOW is selected buyer can select quantity desired. Only 4 in stock. Will select best available. More Photos
	Vintage KAY flat Banjo Hook & Nut - original 60s KAY chrome or nickel plated flat hook and matching nut. Very Clean. Hook is 1 5/8" long, nut is 1/4". These are the SHORTER hooks as used on deep resonator Kay banjos. Price per hook/nut set shown is $2.75 ($2.50 postage). 20 available. Once BUY NOW is selected buyer can select quantity desired. Please specify NICKEL or CHROME plating. Postage is $2.50 for any quantity selected.
	40s Vintage KAY Hooks & Nuts (28) - original 40s KAY nickel plated flat hooks and matching nuts. Hooks are 1 3/4" long, nuts are 1/4". All match. These are the SHORTER hooks as used on deep resonator Kay banjos from the 40s. Full set 0f 28. Price is $35. ($5.00 postage)
	Vintage KAY Hooks & Nuts (20) - original 50s KAY nickel plated flat hooks and matching nuts. Hooks are 1 5/8" long, nuts is 1/4". These are the SHORTER hooks as used on deep resonator Kay banjos. Full set 0f 20. Price is $25. ($5.00 postage) More Photos
	Pre-War Banjo L-shoe assembly - RARE original BRASS nickel plated L-shoe and matching screw/washer set for vintage banjos. 3/4" x 3/8" w/ 1/2" screw. (20 left) Price per shoe set shown is $6.50 plus ($3.50 postage). More Photos Select quantity once you click BUY NOW button.
	Pre-War Banjo L-shoe assembly - RARE original BRASS nickel plated L-shoe and matching screw set for vintage banjos. 5/8" x 5/16" w/ 5/8" screw. The horizontal component which receives the banjo hook is 1/2" long. Price per shoe set shown is $6.50 plus ($2.00 postage). More Photos Select quantity once you click BUY NOW button.
	Pre-War Banjo pointed top shoe assembly - RARE original BRASS nickel plated pointed top shoe and matching screw set for vintage banjos. 7/8" x 3/8" w/ 5/8" slot head screw. The horizontal component which receives the banjo hook is 1/2" long. Price per shoe set shown is $6.50 plus ($2.00 postage). TWO LEFT More Photos Select quantity once you click BUY NOW button.
	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). (31 available) More Photos Select quantity once you click BUY NOW button.
	Pre-War Banjo pointed top banjo shoe - RARE original nickel plated brass pointed top shoe for vintage banjos. 5/8" x 5/16". The horizontal component which receives the banjo hook is 3/8" long. No mounting screw included. More Photos
	Pre-War Banjo L-shoe assembly - RARE original BRASS nickel plated L-shoe and matching screw set for vintage banjos. 7/8" x 5/16" w/ 5/8" screw. The horizontal component which receives the banjo hook is 1/2" long. Price per shoe set shown is $6.50 plus ($2.00 postage). More Photos ONE left.
	Pre-War Banjo L-shoe assembly - RARE original BRASS nickel plated L-shoe and matching screw set for vintage banjos. 7/8" x 5/16" w/ 1/2" slot round head screw and washer. The horizontal component which receives the banjo hook 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 screw set for vintage banjos. 13/16" x 5/16" w/ 1/2" slot round head screw and washer. The horizontal component which receives the banjo hook is 7/16" 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 hex bolt set for vintage banjos. 11/16" x 5/16" w/ 7/8" hex head screw and washer. The horizontal component which receives the banjo hook is 1/2" long. More Photos
	Pair of vintage SHOES - for your banjo....not you - Pair of nickel plated banjo shoes. Appear similar to those found on old Bacon Professional banjos but that's just a hunch. Measure 1" long x 7/16" wide and have no mounting screws.... just the pair of shoes. $18.00 (mailed free in US)
	Banjo ENDBOLT - nickel plated banjo ENDBOLT appears similar to those found on old Vega banjos. Cap is not attached to the 2" threaded rod....needs some fixin to use or good for spare part. As Is $10.00 + $3.50 postage
	Prewar Vega Banjo ENDBOLT - original prewar VEGA nickel plated banjo ENDBOLT. $22.00 (+ $3.00 postage US)
	Prewar Vega Banjo ENDBOLT - original prewar VEGA nickel plated banjo ENDBOLT. $22.00 (+ $3.00 postage US)
	50s-60s Kay/Stromberg-Voisinet Rim Rod assembly - RARE original single coordinator rod setup used with most all vintage Kay and Stromberg-Voisinet banjos (under various names). Complete w/ mounting nuts and large threaded bolt that inserts into the banjo heel on all these banjos with adjustable action. Price $35.00 set plus $9.50 postage in US More Photos
	50s-60s Kay/Stromberg-Voisinet Rim Rod assembly - RARE original single coordinator rod setup used with most all vintage Kay and Stromberg-Voisinet banjos (under various names). Complete w/ mounting nuts and large threaded bolt that inserts into the banjo heel on all these banjos with adjustable action. Needs cleaning but remains operational. Price $35.00 set plus $9.50 postage in US More Photos
	50s-60s Kay/Stromberg-Voisinet Rim Rod assembly - RARE original single coordinator rod setup used with most all vintage Kay and Stromberg-Voisinet banjos (under various names). Complete w/ mounting nuts and large threaded bolt that inserts into the banjo heel on all these banjos with adjustable action. Price $35.00 set plus $9.50 postage in US More Photos
	Vintage Kay/Stromberg-Voisinet Neck Spacer- original neck spacer mechanism used with most all vintage Kay and Stromberg-Voisinet banjos (under various names). Includes metal spacer, wood shim and 2 brass tacks shown only. Fits to butt end of neck on all these banjos with adjustable action. Price $15.00 set plus $5.00 postage in US More Photos
	40s Stromberg-Voisinet Rim Rod assembly - RARE original single coordinator rod setup used with most all vintage Stromberg-Voisinet banjos (under various names). Complete w/ mounting nuts and large threaded bolt that inserts into the banjo heel on all these banjos with adjustable action. Price $22.50 set plus $9.50 postage in US More Photos
	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)
	Large Knurled Thumbscrews - Plated steel thumbscrews. These are about 1" long with larger knurled heads measuring 3/4" 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.. $10.50 + $5.50 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
	Original Vega Flange Plate - limited supply of hard to find ORIGINAL nickel plated brass individual flange plates original to Vega resonator models (whyte laydie, tubaphone). These are FLAT...with no spacers attached to underside. Very good used condition. $7.50 each postpaid (47 available currently)
	Original Vega Flange Plate - limited supply of hard to find ORIGINAL nickel plated brass individual flange plates original to Vega resonator models (whyte laydie, tubaphone). These are the special flangeplates which have "spacers" on the underside that bump up against the interior wall of the vega resonators preventing the flat flange plates from cutting into the outer lip of the resonator. Very good used condition. OUT OF STOCK
	Original Vega Embossed Flange Plate - limited supply of hard to find ORIGINAL nickel plated brass embossed individual flange plates original to Vega resonator models (whyte laydie, tubaphone). Very good used condition. $11.99 each postpaid (21 available currently...3 have spacers...)
	1920s Vega Flange Plate Set- original Vega individual resonator flanges. The set consists of 28 original nickel plated Vega flange plates. As used with original Vega "pie plate" resonators. This set is sold. I do have 28 flanges available for $100 plus postage. No "spacers" ...just flat flange plates.
	Original VEGA 11 13/16" wood rim only- RARE ORIGINAL VEGA 11 13/16" diameter wood rim. No modifications. Inside rim bindings need replaced. $75. ($12.95 postage US) More Photos
	Original 60s KAY Wood Banjo Rim & Tone Ring - ORIGINAL KAY wood banjo rim for 11" diameter banjo. No modifications of any kind. $20. ($12.95 postage US) More Photos
	Original 50s KAY Wood Banjo Rim/Tone Ring & Tension Hoop - ORIGINAL KAY wood banjo rim, 11" diameter, Inside diameter 9 3/4". Cut for one piece Kay flange. Includes the 1/4" diameter metal hoop (tone ring) and nickel plated tension hoop. No modifications of any kind. $35. ($15.00 postage US) More Photos
	Original 40s STROMBERG-VOISINET Wood Banjo Rim - ORIGINAL STROMBERG-VOISINET wood banjo rim, 11" diameter, Inside diameter 9 3/4". Cut for one piece STROMBERG-VOISINET flange. Missing the 1/4" diameter metal hoop (tone ring) but the channel for that piece remains clean. No modifications of any kind. $15. ($12.95 postage US) More Photos
	Original 20s VEGA REGENT Wood Banjo Rim & Dowel - ORIGINAL VEGA "REGENT" wood banjo rim & dowel stick. Modified 10 15/16"" diameter wood rim and dowel stick ONLY. Matching serial numbers. $40. AS IS special ($15.00 postage US) More Photos
	Original 50s-60s KAY one piece FLANGE - ORIGINAL KAY one piece heavy flange for 11" diameter banjo. No modifications, no damage of any kind. $60. ($15.00 postage US) More Photos
	Original 40s KAY one piece FLANGE & TENSION HOOP - ORIGINAL 40s KAY one piece FLANGE & TENSION HOOP. No modifications, no damage of any kind. Flange accepts 28 hooks (not included). Tension hoop is grooved. Both $100. ($17.50 postage US) More Photos
	Original 50s-60s KAY notched Tension Hoop - ORIGINAL KAY notched tension hoop for 11" diameter banjo. No modifications, no damage of any kind. Takes 20 hooks and will fit the Kay wood rims listed...(not included) $30. ($15.00 postage US) More Photos
	Original 1920s VEGA "Little Wonder" Tone Ring- ORIGINAL VEGA "Little Wonder" Tone Ring for 10 15/16" diameter Vega banjos. Shows plating wear and marks consistent with age. $100. ($15.00 postage US) More Photos
	Vintage VEGA Hooks & Nuts (29) - original 30s VEGA nickel plated round hooks and matching open end nuts. Hooks are 2 1/4" long, nuts are 9/32". Hooks need replating. set of 29. Price is $50. ($7.50 postage US) More Photos
	Set of 28 prewar Vega 2-Point Shoes- original VEGA 2-point shoes as commonly used on prewar Vegaphone Professionals, Whyte Laydies, Tubaphones, Electric, etc. Clean complete set of 28 with screws & washers. Inquire

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.

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"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."