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BANJO BUILD-OFF

Posted by Frederic Thorner on September 27, 2020 at 5:40pm
The "Rambler" is a three-string, hubcap banjo. The bowl is made from a 60's Rambler hubcap. The sides are made from two embroidery hoops, and the top is galvanized sheet metal. It has a curved bridge, and a hinge tailpiece.
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  • Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans October 1, 2020 at 12:47pm
    Very nice! In addition to the galvanized sheet metal for the top, looks like you also used a shallow bowl or ashtray? Nice finish as well. Well done!
  • Poorness Studios September 28, 2020 at 8:08pm

    Oh man that's cool!

  • Bob "Ambrose" Negus September 28, 2020 at 10:10am

    Very clean and characterful design. Nice finish!

  • Uncle John September 27, 2020 at 7:30pm
    That is very nice. Components, salvaged parts, design. High 9s from me. Very nice scarfed and shaped headstock and fret board. Wow! How does it sound and what tuning?

    My dad had a 64' Rambler 220 and I can not remember for sure, but it seems like the hubcaps might have been like that. A pretty decent car. I cringe now to remember squealing the tires around a curvy and hilly park road.
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