Sunday, 14 October 2012

Concertone Banjo uke (made by Slingerland)

Here is a branded uke, made by Slingerland. it is basically a Maybell model 20. but branded on the perch pole with the Concertone stamp. A very nice sounding uke, lightweight, but very well made. it has a great volume, and that "old time radio" sound coming through the calf skin vellum. On the restoration job, i stripped off the dirt and tarnish off the hooks, fitted new tuning pegs. the original ones were no good. added a good quality calf-skin and a set of Aquilas.
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4 comments:

  1. Unknown27 January 2013 at 19:11

    I have one almost identical. I would like to know if it's worth upgrading the tuners and bridge with some new strings to start playing with it, or is it just a wall hanger?

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  2. strumminsimon27 January 2013 at 22:39

    Hi James,
    yes its worth fixing it up. this uke is too good to be a wall hanger

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  3. Unknown28 January 2013 at 04:56

    In that case, what tuners should I use and where can I find a correct size bridge?

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  4. strumminsimon28 January 2013 at 05:01

    have a look on ebay
    tuners here
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/One-Set-of-Ukulele-or-Banjo-Uke-Tuning-Pegs-/271140871686?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f21415e06

    and bridge
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-String-USA-Maples-Banjo-Bridge-2-Footed-by-Leader-/250807326037?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments&var=&hash=item3a65481555
    hope that helps

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