Derby Style Pre War Gibson Style Pip
Pre War Gibson Style Bone “Derby” pips, also known as a 5th string nut.
These are priced and sold each – 1 (one) unit. I have plenty, however.
This is the detail that is most often overlooked by builders when reproducing a pre WWII style Gibson 5-string Mastertone banjo neck. These are machine turned one at a time and although measured when produced to insure consistency, there are slight variations from one pip to the next, just as they were in the 1920s, 1930s and the 1940s at the Kalamazoo plant in Michigan.
The Outside Diameter of the base of the shaft measures 0.125” within about 0.005”or so and the length of the shaft (only the part under the dome base … the part that gets installed into the fingerboard) measures 0.120” in length within about 0.005” or so.
The outside diameter of the flair above the base measures 0.175” and the “Brim” or seat ring are 0.040” tall give or take a few thousandths of an inch one way or the other.
The crown of the pip measures 0.075” tall, again – give or take a few thousandths of an inch.
The total length of these pips is running about 0.220”
These pips are UNSLOTTED and ready for installation in your project.
The photos you see are from a real batch of pips produced right here in my shop. They may have slight machine marks or tiny file marks on them.
After working with and on original Pre-War Gibson banjos for years I can honestly say that these pips are as an exact generalized reproduction of the originals as are available. A little amber stain and you are set!
These pips will NOT replace a modern, 1/8” pip on a newer Gibson or most Gibson Style Banjos as those are usually set too close to the 5th fret and some modification would be necessary. These are better suited to replace old, worn out or broken original pips or for use in newly constructed Pre-War Gibson MASTERTONE or sub MASTERTONE Reproduction Banjo Necks for that Authentic, pre-war look!
These are made from seasoned, bleached and machined bone, and proudly make here in my shop in Richmond, Virginia USA. Made in the USA, Made By Hand, and Made By Me!
Due to the postal rate increase I am no longer offering free shipping.
My family and I thank you for your business!
Richie Dotson
Acoustic Box LLC
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