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Gordon Dando

I have just heard the sad news that Gordon Dando passed away in hospital last Thursday after short illness. The funeral will be Thursday 10…

Started by David Wade in Classic Banjo

4 Nov 8, 2016
Reply by Mike Redman

A Black Bawl (1905)....Harry. C. Thompson.

This is described by the composer as a slow drag and to my ears, it's very Joplinesque in style. I've set the speed at what I think is abou…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Nov 5, 2016

The Easy Winners (1901)....Scott Joplin

This Joplin tune was suggested by Ian. I wasn't convinced that it would stand alone as a solo so I've written a banjo second. The midi incl…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Nov 3, 2016

CLIFFORD ESSEX ROMAN / FACTORY NUMBERS

By my experience  & except my mistakes , all the models of the Clifford Essex brand have a Roman / factory numbers  ( with the exceptio…

Started by marc dalmasso in Classic Banjo

0 Nov 3, 2016

My New (Big) Baby

Shortly I'll be taking delivery of this beautiful Clifford Essex Professional, courtesy of Tom Ryan.   This one is a bit different than…

Started by John Cohen in Classic Banjo

14 Nov 3, 2016
Reply by marc dalmasso

A New Appreciation For That Dusty Old Paper!

My wife and I spent the day at the Canterbury Shaker Village taking a class on letter press publishing. We went through the entire process.…

Started by Joel Hooks in Classic Banjo

2 Oct 31, 2016
Reply by Trapdoor2

Banjeaurine Heads-Where Are They?

Hello all. I am playing my banjeaurine again and want to experiment with a different head. Mine has a 13" skin head and sounds rather 'thum…

Started by Hal Allert in Classic Banjo

3 Oct 30, 2016
Reply by Hal Allert

Banjeaurine heads-where are they?

Hello all. I am playing my banjeaurine again and want to experiment with a different head. Mine has a 13" skin head and sounds rather 'thum…

Started by Hal Allert in Classic Banjo

0 Oct 30, 2016

Banjeaurine heads-where are they?

Hello all. I am playing my banjeaurine again and want to experiment with a different head. Mine has a 13" skin head and sounds rather 'thum…

Started by Hal Allert in Classic Banjo

0 Oct 30, 2016

Legit or Hybrid?

What do the experts think? Is this a real CE banjo or a "Franken-banjo"? http://www.ebay.com/itm/112184101179?ul_noapp=true

Started by Jody Stecher in Classic Banjo

2 Oct 29, 2016
Reply by Jody Stecher

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