1960s Harmony 5 string banjo. What parts should I get?
Apr 20, 2017 · First off, if the banjo originally came with a calfskin head, a plastic head will not fit on without having to bend the hooks, because the hoop of the plastic head is much thicker than the hoop of the original skin head, for which the hook spacing was designed.
Harmony Resotone 5 String Banjo 1960 - Reverb
These little banjos, made in Chicago, sounded good, played easy and didn't cost an arm and a leg. The late '50s, early '60s Resotone banjo's had genuine calfskin heads, and later models had plastic heads.
1950's Harmony Reso-Tone 5-String Resonator Banjo - Reverb
The late 1950s Harmony Reso-Tone 5-String Resonator Banjo is a gem that offers an authentic vintage banjo playing experience. This instrument, all original aside from a replaced Remo head, has been well-maintained with a straight neck and low action resulting from a full setup.
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Harmony H5835 Blonde Resonator Banjo - Reverb
Harmony H5835 Blonde Resonator Banjo. This banjo has a beautiful build and finish. The intonation and the action are both good. If you want any measurement info, feel free to message! Issues: The tuning heads have some cracks, but are still structurally sound (See pics).
Harmony Banjo Neck Blank 5-String Scale Drilled Head Raw …
This is a circa 1982s Banjo Neck Blank, originally manufactured to make a Harmony Banjo. Good shape, never used. We don't take photos of each, actual neck sold. 1 5/8" Heel Width (at top). 2 1/2" Heel Depth.
Harmony 5 String, plastic pot - Discussion Forums - Banjo …
I think they take a 10-7/8 head. You often see these on ebay for less than $100. The "higher" models had hooks and nuts in every hole around the pot, the "lower" banjos had hooks/nut in every other hole.
1950s Harmony Reso-Tone 5-String Resonator Banjo - Blogger
Mar 10, 2016 · The classic "Reso-Tone" Harmony banjos are a production-oriented instrument with plastic/Bakelite rims and resonators, a round-doweled no-frills neck, and the minimum extra appointments (the necks have binding). This one is somewhat original but has replacement tuners, tailpiece, head, and bridge.
1950's Harmony Reso-Tone 5-String Resonator Banjo
The late 1950s Harmony Reso-Tone 5-String Resonator Banjo is a gem that offers an authentic vintage banjo playing experience. This instrument, all original aside from a replaced Remo head, has been well-maintained with a straight neck and low action resulting from a full setup.
Harmony 5 string Headstocks - Discussion Forums - Banjo …
Apr 28, 2021 · This is a 1956 Harmony made Sears and Roebuck 5 string that had a rosewood fretboard and the atomic S&R on the peg head. I used the neck to convert a 1930 Harmony Vagabond Tenor into my only steel string resonator banjo!