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It's alright to acknowledge not being an "expert" when learning about your banjo. But you do want to be prepared to answer highly technical questions from prospective buyers when you try to sell it. The questions are important to serious collectors. Learning more is good!

Do get decent images of your banjo. By that I mean well focused and showing important points of interest. A half dozen shots should do it. If this is not something you feel capable of doing yourself, find a friend who can or hire someone who does it professionally.

You might even consider getting the banjo appraised, if you think it's worth over $1500; an appraisal should cost more than $25-50 and it's something you can also offer to the prospective buyer.

Charley Noble