Complete Banjo Repair - The Setup, Maintenance and Restoration of the Five-String Banjo | Repair Guide for Musicians | Step by Step Instructions with Photos and,Diagrams for Home and Luthier Use - Softcover

Sandberg, Larry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0825602270 ISBN 13: 9780825602276

Publisher: Oak Publications, 1992

Synopsis

Complete Banjo Repair is a practical and clearly written guide created for banjo players, technicians, and music enthusiasts who want to understand the setup, maintenance, and restoration of the five string banjo. Ideal for beginners as well as experienced players, this book is used for instrument care, repair learning, and long term banjo upkeep at home or in a workshop setting.

This comprehensive repair book explains every major aspect of banjo construction and adjustment in a clear, step by step manner. It includes detailed guidance on setup, head tension, action, intonation, neck adjustment, hardware fitting, and general maintenance. High quality photographs and diagrams support each topic, making complex repair tasks easier to understand and apply with confidence.

By following the instructions in this book, readers can improve technical understanding while developing hands on repair skills. The methods presented help build confidence and technique when working on instruments, improve problem solving related to tone and playability, and motivate consistent care through clear visual examples and logical explanations.

This book also serves as a valuable reference for teachers, repair technicians, and serious hobbyists who need reliable information they can return to again and again. It supports learning through real world repair scenarios and encourages proper instrument handling, helping banjos sound better and last longer through correct maintenance practices.

A thoughtful gift for banjo players and instrument enthusiasts, this guide is suitable for workshops, lessons, home studios, and professional repair benches. Whether maintaining a personal instrument or restoring older banjos, this book provides trusted knowledge that supports long term musical enjoyment and reliable performance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oak Publications
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0825602270
• ISBN 13: 9780825602276
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112