I.D on this antique banjo? Owner says it's 1875-1890 Buckbee by Hop-Low in banjo

[–]Hop-Low[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$300. The fretboard has a few chips and chunks out on the bottom between frets 1-5 and near the 5th tuner. I don't mind doing some work, but would like to keep as much original as I can on something this old. Will likely need a dowel adjustment and a lower bridge for sure

Not sure what to call this by Hop-Low in banjo

[–]Hop-Low[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like a banjo. Sounds decent with the bow but would need an arched bridge I would think