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Dallas Presentation ZB
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Some photos of a recently aquired Presentation JE Dallas,serial number #6886.Jody Stecher has a very similar instrument.It plays and sounds amazingly well,with a high neck angle and all the banjo…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Houle Dec 5, 2012.
Miss May Darrell,worlds greatisit lady banjoist(?!) and her riley baker.
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I recently purchased an all metal Riley Baker zither banjo.Vic Godley,who i bought it from,aquired it in the 1970s from Tony,the grandson of the original owner,Miss May Darrell,of 224 Hanover st…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by skip sail Nov 15, 2012.
my new 1906 Whyte Ladye
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Thought folks might like to see a couple of photos of my barn find 1906 WL.10 and 3/4 pot,thin rim,26 scale ,Consalvi engraved.Not played since 1914,stored in the original case since then,near…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by thereallyniceman Nov 7, 2012.
Some early high end Washburns,1892,1894,and 1896
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Finally got my 3 Washburns up and running,two are 12" Presentation models(one a custom order with all the trimmings) and the smaller one is a special model that doesnt correspond to anything in the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jody Stecher Oct 30, 2012.
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skip sail left a comment for George Martin"There is a young chap named Sam Rubera who is a fine classical style player.
I believe he resides in Melbourne."
skip sail replied to skip sail's discussion remaking rare banjo parts-washburn imperial nuts"i would make a new hook,then tap out the original nut to match the new thread.
easiest way around it i reckon."
Trapdoor2 commented on skip sail's photo
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"I have the rest if you want it. 1st, 2nd, Piano. We were sent home from work today due to snow (which is a rarity here...traffic is completely crazy). I think I'll TAB out the 1st banjo for it just for fun."
Richard William Ineson commented on skip sail's photoIMGP1210
"I used to live about 300 metres from the Shakespeare on Well Road, when I was a boy, the father of one of my mates, surname Fox, used to be the landlord, probably from the 1920s, my mate took over when he died and only retired himself a few years…"
skip sail left a comment for Barry Collins"Hi Barry,my direct email is skip@activ8.net.au
I would really like to correspond further about May Collins/Darrell,and ask your permission to print off a photo/info to put with the banjo for future generations. Hope to hear from you,
Skip"
skip sail commented on skip sail's photoIMGP1210
"I just got back from Tasmania to find this email.
Absolutely amazing! what a beautiful photo,and great info.
Will post some more when I catch up on sleep, but THANK YOU BARRY!!!!!!"
Barry Collins commented on skip sail's photoIMGP1210
"Hi Skip,
Miss May Darrell, real name May Fanny Collins is my 1st cousin, and the daugter of my Great-Aunt Sarah Jane Collins, who herself was a music hall performer in Sheffield, singing comic songs according to another relative. She probably…"
Paul Hostetter replied to skip sail's discussion remaking rare banjo parts-washburn imperial nuts"I think the nut, somewhat damaged, is still usable. I have a ton of old banjo parts and can't find one hook that fits it. The owner could probably be persuaded to relinquish one of the other remaining good hooks so I can get…"
skip sail replied to skip sail's discussion remaking rare banjo parts-washburn imperial nuts"I went through my stash,and didnt find anything to match yours,its a really odd nut.
I will keep looking though, i do have a friend who has a batch of odd stuff."
Paul Hostetter replied to skip sail's discussion remaking rare banjo parts-washburn imperial nuts"Let me know if you have anything for the later Washburn, and we'll talk. I'm sure we can work something out. Your work looks wonderful!
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skip sail replied to skip sail's discussion remaking rare banjo parts-washburn imperial nuts"I would be interested in the Washburn nuts,and will have a look through my parts drawer for the one youre after.
Im not sure what to offer for the nuts though!"
Paul Hostetter replied to skip sail's discussion remaking rare banjo parts-washburn imperial nuts"I just stumbled on this thread as I was searching for a different banjo nut for a client, and thought I'd post this:
As you can see, one of these (lower right) is blown out in the end, the others are oxidized but in good shape. They've…"
Norm Guiver replied to skip sail's discussion remaking rare banjo parts-washburn imperial nuts"Skip .. most kind, the banjo is in W Va, the address is
Norman Guiver
PO Box 10
Kerens
W Virginia 26276
USA
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Tremelo tips?
Ive never been able to develop a decent tremelo,any tips?
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 3:27 — 6 Comments
Washburn"presentation"model 1892
I picked up a beautiful Washburn Presentation model today,unfortunately with a plastic head,but once i can find the right 12" skin head ,an original tailpiece,and some original friction tuners,I will report more on it,meanwhile heres a photo…
Posted on March 30, 2012 at 13:33
Temletts banjos
first time posting,so i may mess this up!
some of the most beautiful english banjos i have seen are the ones made by Temlett and his son.i have owned a few,one of which i traded with bob brozman(he used it on a recent album,playing a blues piece!)
I will try and post some photos of a couple i kept,hope i can figure it out.…
ContinuePosted on March 8, 2012 at 21:55 — 7 Comments
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 10:17 on March 8, 2012,
thereallyniceman said… Welcome Skip Sail,
I am pleased that your CE Special has arrived. I hope that you find it as nice an instrument as I find mine. It just "feels" right somehow. I love those wood hoop Specials!
Have fun on here, have a good look around and post comments etc. Let me know if you would like to add any content to our MUSIC LIBRARY. It would be gratefully received.
Ian, thereallyniceman
- At 10:37 on April 10, 2012,
Alan Sims said… hi Skip ,ive had my CE just a little while ,had the frets redressed .she got a lovely sound. the washburn looks great .and the car looks something eles
- At 22:37 on November 14, 2012,
Shawn McSweeny said… Hi Skip. You've really picked up on the fine quality of Consalvi's work and rightly noticed how superior it is to his successor's. Your WL7 is in good hands at last.
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