I just purchased a Vega Style K Mandolin banjo for what seemed like a reasonable price. #It arrived and I am impressed with it's condition considering it's age. The frets are unmarred/scarred and appear to be original. I would like to get some information from those more in-the-know.
1. #What is it really reasonably worth?
2. #It is in need of a string change? #What is recommended for mandolin-banjos?
3. #It is missing a couple of the brackets around the rim. #Is this something Stew-Mac would stock?
4. #For the luthiers. #Please look at the pictures of the nut and bridge. #The action is low, but the strings are DEEPLY imbedded in both. #You can tell the nut was crudely filed. #Your thoughts?
Thanks,
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