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From johnp7 on 5/9/2011 10:31:36 PM

I have a neck blank for a re-enactor gourd Banjo from Bell Bros Michigan.I now need a 10 inch canteen gourd Thick and heavy & a 14 inch goatskin or similar to complete the job .I have emailed several gourd retailers from the net but havn't even received a reply.Can anyone help with a source for either item who would ship to Adelaide Thanks.

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	Banjobrothers says: 5/10/2011 12:15:53 AM Elderly instruments in the U.S sell goatskin velums from $9.00 up to $19.95 plus postage to aus. Can't help with the gourd though?
	johnp7 says: 5/13/2011 4:43:26 AM Have now found a gourd supplier in Bridgetown wa (near Margaret River)He has also experience with instrument making.and seems to know what is required.Also goatskin heads from USA.was recommended by the guy who made the banjo neck.Cheap price so will post when they arrive and comment on the quality (About 1/4 elderly price) and freight much cheaper.Cant wait to get started
	Banjobrothers says: 5/13/2011 10:07:20 PM Could you let me know who is the supplier in the u.s that you have, could come in very handy..cheers.
	Lone says: 5/16/2011 7:13:12 AM Hello John, I'd love to hear about or see your progress. I'm hoping to get started on my first string instrument in a couple of weeks, a 4 string gourd guitar with a wooden top. Then maybe a skin head banjo with the other half of the gourd. The instructions look simple but it's still a challenge for me. The gourd is a swan neck but it hung here on the fence with a nice straight neck. Lone
	johnp7 says: 5/19/2011 2:10:01 AM Hi Lone If you want to know more about gourd banjos go to http//dhyatt.com/craft.worksh...making.pdf .Just discoverd it today.Still looking for a gourd supplier,looks like a grow your own!
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