Removing nickel plating
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Hi, I wonder if anyone has detailed  instructions for removing old nickel plating from brass banjo hardware and sanding/polishing in preparation for new plating as part of a restoration?I seem to…Continue

Tags: removing, hardware, brass, remove, silver

Started this discussion. Last reply by thereallyniceman Mar 16, 2017.

Engraving Pattern pics for CE XX Special?
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Hi All,I have a few pics from kind parties already, but really need close-up pics of all the identical CE patterns as are indicated in the attached photo for a restoration of my CE Special XX.  Can…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ruari McLennan Mar 15, 2017.

Banjo Alert: CE Special XX for sale in Bath

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Started Nov 28, 2015

CE XX Special Vancouver
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Hello, I'm a new member,I'm from Victoria, BC but first learnt to play clawhammer banjo in Aberdeen, Scotland from Ray Stewart. After years of fruitless searching for a Clifford Essex XX Special, I…Continue

Tags: restoration, Whyte Laydie, tone ring, restore, Special

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Cohen Nov 25, 2015.