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1920s Vega Little Wonder
Convert from 19 fret tenor to 6 string guitar banjo
30 bracket 11-13/16" rim with full flanged split back resonator
30 bracket 11-13/16" rim with full flanged split back resonator



Brown is not the usuaql Little Wonder finish

removing dowels to swap


Will have to elevate neck over hoop


Neck finish will match Rim/dowel.


Rim will get new finish
Rim finish and hardware cleaning complete
Neck finish complete
Smooth top Remo
Rim assembled
Ready to elevate neck

Gotoh Aged nickel with butterscotch buttons


New unbleached bone nut

Moving along on the resonator

Clear coats before 2 tint coats

First tint is Honey Amber, edge tint is dark vintage maple

Edge tint is the same, but with 4 drops black

Final clear coats

More to follow