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McPeake's Unique Instruments

August 23, 2010

Phone 615-758-9673

Please scroll down to last page for McPeake Banjo bridges, McPeake tonerings , records, CD,s, parts and accessories, etc.

Latest recordings.. .

NEW CD, Titled "Vintage 76" by Curtis McPeake and featuring the late Benny Martin on fiddle and Josh Graves on Dobro. All instrumentals and I believe you will like it. Please include $12.00 per copy, postage paid in the US. Outside the US, please send $14.00 postage paid..

" A View from McPeake". CD, All instrumental Bluegrass banjo recording with Nashville's Super Pickers lending a hand. Currently in stock . The price per each is $12.00 postage paid USA . Outside the US, $14.00 postage paid Air mail.

Martin Guitars & Family

13654 Martin D-18, (e) 1964, Sn# 193722, Exc.+ condition, mahogany back and sides, spruce top, original long saddle bridge, all original condition, no cracks, no blemishes, never had a strap pin installed, it has led a pampered life, It was purchased when new for recording artist and musician Glen Duncan when he was 9 years old. It is a one owner guitar in nearly new condition. It is in a later hardshell case that replaces the original soft case. $4250.00

15034 Martin Uke, Style 1, Cr 1940's, Exc. condition, mahogany body, dark celluloid binding top and back, rosewood board and bridge, Champion tuners with white buttons, small impact near invisibly repaired in bottom side bout, otherwise nice and all original with original or period bag case $950.00

BANJO BRIDGES

McPeake "Lightning Bolt" five string banjo bridges, fine century old maple, carefully hand crafted after the traditional manner of standard 3 legged bridges. Ebony tops, standard spacing of 1&11/16" or (Crowe) 1&3/4". Available in 5/8", .656 and 11/16". This bridge is made to my ridgid specifications from the finest woods available. This is a no gimmick bridge that will make your banjo sound and perform with power and tone that you would expect from it. $25.00 postage paid USA. Foreign customers please add $2.00 for extra postage.

We are in the process now of offering a few arched banjo bridges. We ceased making them some time ago but we are getting requests for them and hope to have a limited supply of them very soon.Please watch for availibility and pricing.

Pot Metal tension hoops in stock. We are selling many of these. They are fine quality and will replace the 1930's hoops that are warped or broken. They fit most standard 11" banjos. Nickel plated. $49.00 plus $10.00 shipping to most areas. Plated hoops are on back order. We have (2) unplated in stock. We hope to have more soon.

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These tuners are designed in the style of the traditional pre-war Grover (Pancake tuners) of the late 1920's to late 1930's, that are so highly sought after and selling for a premium. The old pancakes have 2 to 1 turning ratio. My tuners are 3.5 ratio and fine tunes much easier. They have my McPeake logo on the back of the gearbox. These are exceptionally high quality tuners made in Czech Republic by Pavel Kristufek, standard 3/8" shaft. They are available in nickel and gold plating.

Set of (4) nickel = $95.00, Set of (4) gold = $115.00 Please add $5.00 postage for priority mail continental US. delivery. Outside the US, postage will vary.

Five String Banjo's

201106 Gibson RB-100 conversion,Excellent condition, mid 1960's, sunburst maple, one piece flange, full three ply shell, 20 hole flathead tonering, the tonering appears to have been installed by Gibson when it was made.Nickel hardware, like new straight grain maple neck with bound rosewood board, double cut peghead, late 20's style 3 inlay pattern (diamonds and snowflake) inlay, Elton pan cake tuners, Nice banjo, H/case $1850.00

201127 Gibson TB-1 conversion, 1935, Very good condition, dark finish maple, one piece flange, 5/8 X three ply rim, fitted with an early Bob Cathey 20 hole flathead tonering, ( this is a fine, high quality ring). nickel hardware, (2) outer links of the original flange are broken under the tailpiece, this does not hinder the stability of the flange. Nice high flame curly maple custom 5 string neck with the original style Gullwing pearl inlays, unbound rosewood.board, the (4) lug resonator has top and back binding and has extensive finish wear on the back. modern presto and planet tuners. This is not a collectors banjo but is a very fine player with plenty of volume and good tonal quality. good Gibson hardshell case. $5,000.00 (SOLD)

21075 Vega Wonder, 1960's, near mint, sunburst, maple, 4 piece flange, Little Wonder tonering with outer skirt, resonator bound both edges, bound ebony board with dot inlays, factory equipped with cam "D" tuners, Elton pancake regular tuners, this banjo will play fine for Ole timey or three finger style, this banjo is in almost unplayed condition, original plastic Vegalon head and original bridge, with fine, like new original H/case $1,000.00

27563 Tennessee Vintage Custom, 2006, mint condition, gorgeous burled walnut, fancy inlaid wood purfling and white binding on top and back edges of resonator, fancy inlaid and bound,double cut peghead, ebony board with same binding as on the resonator, elaborate and artistic fretboard pearl inlay, nickel plated hardware, one piece flange, three ply shell with Tn.20 flathead tonering, the neck is custom profiled slightly narrower than the standard models. Plays very comfortably. This banjo lists at $5250.00 but my price with hard case is only $3,000.00

27566 Orpheum Style "D", 1970's Early Japanese production, VG+ condition, One piece flange, 5/8" rim, 20 hole flathead tonering, gold plated hardware, engraved armrest, mahogany neck with rosewood board and checkered binding, bowtie inlay, Kluson style stairstep tuners, fancy inlaid peghead, double co-ordinator rods, rosewood resonator with fancy pearl inlay designs on back and sidewalls, Setup with Price nickel plated tailpiece. the neck profile is a bit hefty but plays and sounds fine. Newer H/case $850.00

Tenor & Plectrum Banjos

Fairbanks/Vega Tubaphone Style "M" tenor neck only, Ser # 50464, 1922, nice original condition, blond curly maple, Ebony board, 17 fret, complete with original dowel stick and champion non geared tuners, fits 10&15/16" standard pots. original frets show average wear but very playable. Ready for usage. $350.00

32097 Paramount Style "A" Tenor, c1928, very good condition, natural finish maple, nickel hardware, standard archtop tonering assembly, fancy pearl inlaid peghead, staggered diamonds inlaid in board, Page tuners, shows normal finish wear and usage, replacement Gibson style armrest, this is a good working banjo with new mylar head and ready to go. Orig. H/case $950.00

32102 Paramount Style "C" Tenor, ca.1925, VG+ condition, mahogany, nickel hardware, standard archtop pot assembly, fany purfling and trim, carved heel and back of peghead, 19 fret neck, kissing birds inlay design, Deluxe Paige tuners with brass housings, hairline heel crack repaired very professionally at some point in time, This banjo has been played by a pro but has less than normal expected wear. the original hard case is well used but still functional. $1400.00

Resonator Guitars

40120 Dobro, DW OS Ltd, 1995, Bro. Oswald Signature model, made in California, Mint condition, #207, dark maple body with sunburst top, Vee shaped round neck with metal adapter nut, slotted peghead with Pete Kirby "Oswald" signature, white top binding, diamond cut sound well, standard coverplate. Open warranty document in the case, Or.H/case $2350.00

40122 Dobro, DM Model, 2001, Exc. + condition, brass body with dark gray powder coat finish, round maple 14 fret neck, solid peghead, "F" holes, rosewood board, large spun cone with domed top ala National,.all original, large frets, sounds and plays great. Or.H/case $1250.00

40123 Dobro, DW-90 Cutaway, 2001, Exc.+ condition, cherry finish, curly maple body, round neck with solid peghead, rosewood board, one "F" hole, body bound top and back edges, standard spun cone with poinsettia coverplate, equipped with a Fishman pickup this is an excellent sounding guitar and plays super nice. Original Hard Case $1450.00.

Mandolins & Related Inst.

45528 Gibson F-5 Fern, 2002, Exc. condition, sunburst, highly flamed maple, carved and graduated spruce top, "F" holes, fern peghead inlay, dot inlaid board, gold plated hardware, pearl tuner buttons, label signed by Danny Roberts, this is a very clean example with fine bluegrass chop. Rect. hard case $5250.00

45529 Tennessee Prodigal A-5, 2003, Label signed Sep.10, 03, #9 of a total of 22 produced, near mint, sunburst, spruce top, carved and graduated to the exacting specs and dimensions of the famous one and only (Griffith) A-5 signed by Lloyd Loar on Sep.11,1923 The mandolin was made for William B. Griffith of the "Griffith School of Music", Atlanta, Ga. The mandolin was purchased in the early 1960's by Tut Taylor from the sister of the Griffith family. The full story is at www.Crafterstn.com/crafters/news.htm, the Prodigal instrument has highly striped curly maple back, sides and neck, sitka spruce top, silver plated hardware, dovetail neck joint, nitrocellous lacquer finish, ivoroid w-b binding, ebony board and bridge, Deluxe Prodigal 5 peghead and inlay, pearl nut and dot inlays, this is a super fine faithful reproduction of the only Loar A-5 in existance. Superb workmanship and attention to detail. This instrument is basically new with minimal playing time on it, it sounds super fine and feels great in your hands. Brown alligator grained 7 ply rectangular hard case with green velour interior as per the original Loar version. $4950.00

Misc. Parts & Accessories

We stock Fults banjo tailpieces. These are very fine tailpieces and presision crafted. Several models in stock. Prices start from $80.00

Vega Resonator, 1950's/60's vintage, Exc. condition, maple, amber sunburst, bound top and back edge, outer sidewall depth 1&3/4" side to side shoulder diameter that flange rests on is apprx. 13&1/8". All original and very nice. Should fit most Vega post war models. $100.00

McPeake Pre-War style high profile, 20 hole, flathead tonerings, made from pre-war formula and designed from one of my personal (Ole Betsy) RB-75 flathead five string banjo's. You may pay more but will not get a better ring. . $350.00 nickel or chrome and $400.00 for bright or antique gold.. All are copper flashed. In my honest opinion, there is no tonering on today's market that will top this one in pre-war sound quality. Shipping by UPS $12.00 East of the Rockies. $14.00 to the West.

Hopkins-McPeake Conversion flathead tonering, 20 holes, converts archtop to flat head with no alterations to the banjo, this is a very high quality, fine sounding tonering, average weight about 47.5 ounces. $350.00 for nickel, or chrome, and $400.00 for bright or antique gold. All are copper flashed. .

Pot Metal tension hoops We are selling many of these. They are fine quality and will replace the 1930's hoops that are warped or broken. They fit most standard 11" banjos. Nickel plated only. $49.00 plus $10.00 shipping to most areas. Currently on B.0.

New McPeake Pancake banjo tuners

These tuners are designed much the same as the traditional (Pancake tuners) that are so sought after and selling for a premium. The old pancakes have 2 to 1 turning ratio. My tuners are 3.5 ratio and fine tunes much easier. They have my McPeake logo on the back of the gearbox. These are exceptionally high quality tuners made in Czech Republic by Pavel Kristufek, standard 3/8" shaft. They are available in nickel and gold plating. Supply is limited. ( In Stock)

Set of (4) nickel = $95.00 Please add $5.00 postage for priority mail continental US. delivery. Outside the US, postage will vary.

Set of (4) gold = $115.00

Lone Wolf Mandolin Straps, fine supple leather with easy mounting for Scroll style mandolins, one inch wide. $20.00

Latest recording.

CD, Titled "Vintage 76" by Curtis McPeake and featuring the late Benny Martin on fiddle and Josh Graves on Dobro. All instrumentals and I believe you will like it. Please include $12.00 per copy, postage paid in the US. Outside the US, please send $15.00 postage paid..

CD, Titled "A View from McPeake" all Bluegrass instrumental. I think you will like it. I am ably assisted by Aubrey Haynie (fiddle), Charles Cushman (guitar), Dave Harvey (Mandolin) and Dennis Crouch (Bass). $12.00 each , postage paid USA. Outside the US $15.00 postage paid.

Curtis McPeake, "Dueling Banjos" cassettes $7.00, CD's $10.00 add $2.00 postage USA

Curtis McPeake, and "The Natchez Express", "Headin' South" cassettes $7.00

Curtis McPeake and "The Natchez Express" "Back to Dixie" cassettes $7.00

Curtis McPeake, and "The Natchez Express" "I Have Found The Way" gospel, cassettes $7.00

Order all 4 cassettes for a bargain price of $20.00 plus $5.00 priority mail. Supply is limited.

Shipping Address:
604 Guill Rd.
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
E-MAIL ADDRESS "curtis@cmcpeake.com"

Phone 615-758-9673