Vintage Banjo Tailpieces

Banjo Tailpieces

updated 1/20/2012

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...

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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 Grover PRESTO Tailpiece - original nickel plated Grover PRESTO tailpiece. As used on many prewar Gibson Mastertones and other high grade banjos..flip cover missing ...$115.00 (+ $7.50 shipping US) More Photos
	Post-War PRESTO Style Tailpiece AS IS - original nickel plated PRESTO-style 4 or 5-string tailpiece. As used on many Vega ,Gibson banjos..UNMARKED , Needs Repair..weakness at bends...AS IS $24.50 ($5.95 postage US) More Photos
	ORIGINAL Prewar No-Knot 5-string Tailpiece- ORIGINAL Prewar No-Knot 5-string Tailpiece with original attachment bolt in very good original condition. Perfect for that cherished Fairbanks or Vega 5 string... Out of stock...may be interested in any you have for sale or trade... More Photos
	ORIGINAL Prewar "ELITE" 5-string Tailpiece- ORIGINAL Prewar ELITE 5-string Tailpiece with original attachment bolt in exceptionally clean condition. Perfect for that cherished vintage 5 string... Out of stock...may be interested in any you have for sale or trade... More Photos
	Vintage 4-string Tailpiece- ORIGINAL nickel plated brass 4-string Tailpiece measures 2 3/4" from bend and is 1 1/2" at the widest part. Unmarked, no anchor bolt. Very well made. Excellent condition. $30.($5.00 postage)
	Vintage BANJO Tailpiece- ORIGINAL nickel plated steel multi-string tailpiece measures just over 2" from bend and is 1 1/4" at the widest part. Unmarked, includes anchor bolt. Tension screw broken off. Very well made. $27.50 ($6.95 postage) More Photos
	Pre-War Waverly Tailpiece- original nickel plated 4-string Waverly tailpiece with original hanger bolt and tension adjustment screw. Small piece of shroud broken. Doesn't effect stability or strength and could easily be rewelded. Very nice old tailpiece. As Is $35.00 ($5.95 postage US) More Photos
	Pre-War 4-string Tailpiece PARTS or REPAIR- Unmarked "Waverly" style 4 string nickel plated brass prewar tailpiece which is cleanly broken at the bend. Repairable or useful for parts. No anchor bolt..just what is shown. AS IS $25.($5.00 postage)
	Vintage Adjustable Tailpiece - Original postwar adjustable banjo tailpiece with original attachment bolt. This is the tailpiece commonly used on many postwar banjos (Gibson 250 model I think). It has six original string prongs and a flip cover. $47.50 ($6.95 US postage) More Photos
	Vintage Adjustable Tailpiece - Original postwar adjustable banjo tailpiece with original attachment bolt. This is the tailpiece commonly used on many postwar banjos (Gibson 250 model I think). It has six original string prongs and a flip cover. $47.50 ($6.95 US postage) More Photos
	1950s Adjustable Tailpiece - Original postwar nickel plated adjustable banjo tailpiece with original attachment bolt. This is the tailpiece commonly used on many postwar banjos. NP steel with six original string prongs and a knurled thumbscrew for tension.
	1950s Adjustable Tailpiece - Original postwar nickel plated adjustable banjo tailpiece with original attachment bolt. This is the tailpiece commonly used on many postwar banjos. NP steel with six original string prongs and a knurled thumbscrew for tension.
	Pre-War MANDOLIN BANJO tailpiece - original nickel plated banjo-mandolin tailpiece with original slide-on cover and original mounting bolt. As used on many prewar banjo mandolins. Three oxidation spots on cover...good for restoration... More Photos
	LUDWIG banjo tailpiece - Looks like nickel plated brass 4-string tailpiece from a Ludwig TOP TENSION banjo made in the 20s. This is the type that mounts right to the tension hoop. (remove two of the top tension bolts, insert tailpiece, tighten top tension bolts). This one is in need of repair at the bend. Bears no markings but was removed from a Ludwig....NEEDS REPAIR...AS IS $25.00 ($5.00 postage US)

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.

"Hello Steve, Just receive the Vega Tailpiece. Thank you very much, it is in such beautiful condition, I am over the moon with it. Kindest regards, Rainer"

"Steve, Got the Tailpiece today. Thanks much!.... regards, Steve W."

"Got the cover today, Thankee....You know the coolest thing though ? The Irish Spring Box you put the cover in. I was carrying it down to my office sniffing the outside box, trying to figure out the scent. Too Funny.....Thanks again. Regards,Steve "

"Steve: The package arrived on Wednesday (in record time) and the banjo tailpiece you sold me is exactly as described�in excellent condition. Thanks again for your outstanding customer service. I deal with banjo dealers and people who buy and sell banjo parts from all over the world. In my opinion, you are at the very top in this business. I hope you continue in this enterprise for many years to come. Best regards,Walt"

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