I have NO idea who made this banjo originally. I paid way too much for it long ago only because it is sooo cool. I realize the value is in the brackets and shoes, but the neck has merit, also (note the markings on the dowel). I'm not going to sell the parts one-at-a-time (38 shoes and 35 brackets w/nuts at ? each), nope, not me. Because I don't know anything about the value of the hardware, I am willing to look at offers. Thanks, Paul
