Solid brass, extra wide 3/4″ base, no “lifting”. The only wide base ball shoe on the market. Styled after original J.B Schall Shoes, this bracket shoe will give your banjo the 19th century look you were going for. Small base ball shoes tend to “lift” and dig into the rim of your banjo over time. These provide a stable base for your hook and nut and will never lift. Made in the USA.
Designed in the Vega style, these reproduction ball end tension nuts will give your banjo that traditional openback look. Made in the USA, these ball end nuts are the most affordable ones available on the market today. With 8-26 thread, they pair nicely with our Round Tension Hooks. Use our “Banjo Tweaker” to make adjusting these nuts easy.
Designed by us and manufactured in the USA, these Bacon Style nuts offer a different and unique styling to your banjo. With open ends and 8-26 threads, they pair nicely with our Round Tension Hooks. Use our “Banjo Tweaker” to make adjusting these nuts easy.
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Decorative floral washers. Made in the USA.
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Decorative antiqued brass shim. Made in the USA.
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The 8-26 thread is unique only to the banjo industry and pairs great with any of our reproduction tension nuts. With a 60 degree bend, this hook will fit both our grooved and notched tension hoops nicely. Made in the USA.
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Manufactured in Japan by Gotoh, these are some of the highest quality tuners available at a very affordable price.
Made in the USA, this reproduction five-string tailpiece will make your banjo look like it is from the turn of the century. Made from thick 16-gauge raw brass, this tailpiece can handle any banjo string tension. It also features a slotted hole for the tailpiece bolt to accommodate various end bolt designs. Includes a 5/16″ tailpiece bolt and reproduction nut with 8-26 thread.
The Pisgah Hawk Tail is the perfect tailpiece upgrade for any banjo player looking for that classic old-time tone. Reminiscent of tailpieces designed around the turn of the century, this tailpiece increases downward pressure on the bridge, recreating the look and tone of banjos produced during this golden age of banjo building. The Hawk Tail brings to life the tone of any banjo, allowing responsiveness and playability while reducing overtones and preventing string buzz. The Pisgah Hawk Tail makes for a truly pleasurable playing experience for beginners and advanced players alike.
