Essex catered for the upper classes right from the start when he opened his banjo studio in the former premises of Sir Henry Irving.. The year is 1910.

Started by Richard William Ineson in Classic Banjo

The Baboon Bounce..1913..George L. Cobb

This is a new arrangement of a tune I did some years back. It's one of my favourite compositions by GLC with an appropriate name it fairly…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

Cello Banjos Today

Dear All.  As noted in my previous post, I play a modern 5-string Goldtone Cello banjo which I have arbitrarily tuned to E and absolutely…

Started by David Trainer in Classic Banjo

The Spratt family

Does anyone know if Harry Spratt (teacher) was related to John Henry Spratt (builder and teacher) ?

Started by William Benton in Classic Banjo

Steve's MKII cigar box banjo!

Here's couple of pics of my latest 'wasting of time in my workshop' (according to my missus!) It may make the purists sniff a bit but it's…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

Banjo Luther

Hi there..to all classical banjo player's...I'm trying to find someone who knows about setting up a Weaver banjo..can anyone help!!!..   

Started by Jim lee in Classic Banjo

Artist's Prize Collection No. 1 Fairbanks and Cole

Hello! This one has been listed on ebay for quite some time.  Derrick Doty made this available for me to scan, and now it is on the Archive…

Started by Joel Hooks in Classic Banjo

Life of Nylon Strings

One of my favourite banjos is a 5-string Goldtone cello banjo tuned down to E. I'm getting ready to change the nylon strings on this banjo,…

Started by David Trainer in Classic Banjo

A Twilight Melody - Grimshaw

A twilight melody by Emile Grimshaw is a beautiful piece of music. Does anyone know if there is a published version written in tablature pl…

Started by David Trainer in Classic Banjo