I buy/sell/trade/repair & play banjo, banjolele, & ukulele.
I am a retiree looking for project banjos, banjoleles, and ukuleles of all sizes. Specifically I'm looking for instruments that may have one or more of these issues:
Broken or missing string(s)
Broken or missing nut
Broken or missing bridge
Missing tailpiece
Split in the head (the plastic or skin head)
Missing hooks or hardware
Broken or missing Tuners
No case, or case and no instrument
I can't use an instrument with a broken neck or headstock unless it's really cheap and I can salvage it for parts. I don't have the equipment to reset a neck just yet. I have an artist friend who makes art out of old broken instruments that can not be repaired. So, if you have one to donate, I'll take it and give it to him. His wall art made from old instruments is outstanding!
My budget is $100 / banjo/banjolele/ukulele. I can pay more for a name brand, or less for a serious basket case. I'm also in need of cases and/or gig bags.
I also do setups and string changing and some minor repairs like nuts, bridges, tailpieces, missing hooks and hardware. I have precision equipment for setting the drum tension and trussrod adjustment. So, if you just need your instrument to be up and running please contact me. I'm quite affordable. This is my retirement hobby.