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John Grey and Sons?
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This instrument is currently on eBay.uk. I've not found any pictures of other John Grey banjos with an open head stock, six tuners and a 5th string tunnel. The name is engraved on the arm rest. I've…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by IAN SALTER Jan 26.

WINDSOR POPULAR N°1.
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Can anyone tell me about the Windsor Popular N°1? When was it produced and how was it marketed? Is it considered to be a good playing instrument? Many thanks, Ian.Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric STEFANELLI Feb 17.

6 string banjo on eBay
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My continuing interest in the period of banjo history up to around 1900,…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by IAN SALTER Dec 7, 2023.

ANTONINA SCHOTTISCHE, HERBERT J ELLIS.
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If there is anyone not currently working on a tune and has some time, I would very much appreciate it if you could have a look at the above tune that is in Dallas' Shilling Tutor and if possible,…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by IAN SALTER Nov 17, 2023.

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Eric STEFANELLI replied to IAN SALTER's discussion WINDSOR POPULAR N°1.
"As a French luthier specializing in the manufacture of so-called 'classic' banjos for old fingerstyle, I think that 1/2 inch high bridges are good, I realized during my career that it was not necessary too much pressure from the strings…"
Feb 17
Jake Glanville replied to IAN SALTER's discussion WINDSOR POPULAR N°1.
"Hi there Joel, Thank you for your reply on the subject of bridge height, and classic banjo 'ignorance' by some 'so called 'luthiers''.  You gave a full and clear account of your position, and I am most…"
Jan 31
IAN SALTER replied to IAN SALTER's discussion John Grey and Sons?
"I decided not to go for it and nobody bid, so he has put it on again. What I'm really looking for is an early, lower end model, zither banjo. There have been quite a lot of zither banjos on eBay recently, but nothing yet, that fits the…"
Jan 26
Jody Stecher replied to IAN SALTER's discussion John Grey and Sons?
"I found it but now. 11 hours later, the auction is listed as ending in 6 days and some hours."
Jan 26
IAN SALTER replied to IAN SALTER's discussion John Grey and Sons?
"Hi Jody, it's listed as 'Banjo Built By John Grey and Sons London' with a starting price of £50. There are no bids so far, with 2 hours left. It only has 19 frets, which, together with the slotted head, I thought might be…"
Jan 25
Jody Stecher replied to IAN SALTER's discussion John Grey and Sons?
"i have played 3 or 4 John Gray banjos and seen photos of half a dozen more. All were peculiar, None sounded bad or good. They were "ok".  This one is peculiar enough to be a Grey. 14 tuning hooks? Is this a miniature…"
Jan 25
IAN SALTER replied to IAN SALTER's discussion John Grey and Sons?
"The trademark of John Grey and Sons was introduced in 1911. There are only a couple of references to John Grey and Sons on here and then only to the 'Benares' model. Has anyone played any other banjos from the company?"
Jan 25
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John Grey and Sons?

This instrument is currently on eBay.uk. I've not found any pictures of other John Grey banjos with an open head stock, six tuners and a 5th string tunnel. The name is engraved on the arm rest. I've asked the seller for more photos, but he says he is away until the auction ends and is unable to oblige. However, he says it's a working banjo, plays perfectly with no fret buzzing and no effort required to fret along the entire fingerboard.Whilst I'm not desperate to have it, it looks to be a tidy…See More
Jan 24
Joel Hooks replied to IAN SALTER's discussion WINDSOR POPULAR N°1.
"Hi Jake, When plectrum playing became popular, and subsequently wire strings, banjos started being built with back angle to the neck.  This provided a lower action (wire strings act differently and don't stretch) with a taller bridge to…"
Jan 23
Jake Glanville replied to IAN SALTER's discussion WINDSOR POPULAR N°1.
"I would love to know in what way 'ignorant'.  The bridge height on a zither-banjo, for example, is very dependent on the way the pot has been constructed and its relationship with the sound chamber, and a number of other factors,…"
Jan 22
IAN SALTER replied to thereallyniceman's discussion Isn't it great what you find lurking in the depths of your computer?
"The use of the left thumb to sometimes stop the 4th string, is mentioned on page 8 of Briggs' Banjo Instructor. However, I couldn't find any specific examples of this in any of the tunes. I haven't checked if this technique was…"
Dec 24, 2023
IAN SALTER replied to IAN SALTER's discussion WINDSOR POPULAR N°1.
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Dec 23, 2023
Joel Hooks replied to IAN SALTER's discussion WINDSOR POPULAR N°1.
"Most people today think they need a lower bridge, but they are just ignorant about classic era banjos."
Dec 23, 2023
Steve Harrison replied to IAN SALTER's discussion WINDSOR POPULAR N°1.
"Hi Ian, I've just had a look at it and apart from the missing wedges which can easily be replaced, it looks in pretty good condition. I do all my own restoration and I don't think there's anything wrong that I couldn't…"
Dec 23, 2023
IAN SALTER replied to IAN SALTER's discussion WINDSOR POPULAR N°1.
"Hi Steve, thanks for your thoughts. There is one on eBay, described as needing a lower bridge. I've asked the seller about the neck angle and he said it is sloping upwards. There are no wedges in place but there is, what looks like a piece of…"
Dec 23, 2023
Steve Harrison replied to IAN SALTER's discussion WINDSOR POPULAR N°1.
"Hi Ian, I've owned a Popular number one open back with a detachable resonator for about 15 years. It's my second go to banjo after my Weaver. It has a crisp bright sound with plenty of volume though I prefer to play it without the…"
Dec 23, 2023

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At 21:33 on November 7, 2017, carrie horgan said…

Thanks Ian - I hope you are enjoying learning classic banjo.  Are you new to playing the banjo or have you migrated over from another style of banjo playing? Let me know if I can be of any help.

Carrie 

At 16:44 on December 10, 2021, David Nuttall said…

Yes, that's me. Although I was playing the banjo before I met him, David

At 19:09 on December 11, 2021, David Nuttall said…

Oh,yes, I've clocked up 50 years and am entering the rheumaticky  fingers stage of Scan's career. However, apart from the Covid effect, even prior to that the places I used to play in had diminished alarmingly.
I've been listening to Olly Oakley on this site - I'd never heard him play material like 'The Policeman's Holiday' or 'Under The Double Eagle' before; Scan played them, all parts. David  

At 23:43 on December 11, 2021, David Nuttall said…

I was with Ken Stubbs the first time he ever went to 'Elsie's'. I went a couple of times before I moved to ipswich. Steve Pennells and I used to stay the weekend with Ken in Edenbridge and play at The Crown or The Working Men's Club. I played banjo then. David

At 22:03 on March 1, 2022, Danielle Saxon Reeves said…

Hi Ian

saw your post about moving to Selly Oak; I run Midlands Fretted Orchestra bit too far away in Stourbridge- we’re always very happy to have reading banjo players along! Give me a shout if you fancy coming along. Best wishes, Danielle

At 21:33 on March 2, 2022, IAN SALTER said…

Hi Danielle,

Thank you for your invitation. When I've settled in, I'll be in touch to arrange a date to visit you. 

Best wishes, Ian.

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