I know this site is not intended to be a market place. But I think the following might be of service to the members, as well as to me, so I hope this is acceptable:
I've decided to sell two banjos. One is a Clifford Essex Regal circa 1936, with original case and vellum. Right now it has a Fiberskyn head but the mounted vellum is in good shape. Also included are several replacement tuners, that came with the banjo when I got it. The wooden arm rest is new and better than the original. $1600 usd.
video and more info and sound here
https://classic-banjo.ning.com/video/st-louis-tickle-4
and here:
https://classic-banjo.ning.com/video/valley-green-polka
The other is a Joseph Daniels "Defiance" model. A late 19th century English banjo with a unique construction and a sound like a cylinder recording turned up to Eleven. Built to have extra bass course but currently set up with 5 courses, with the bass course tuned in octaves, the others being single strings. $750 usd.
video and more info and sound here :
https://classic-banjo.ning.com/video/albino-skunk-plays-pensacola
and here:
https://classic-banjo.ning.com/video/a-banjo-revel
anyone interested can make a "Friend" request (if not already "befriended") via this site and we can then communicate directly.
thanks.