The Big Banjo Auction

Well the banjo part of the auction is over but it's still going on.  As expected I was outbid on a Bacon Grand Concert I was interested in.…

Started by Jody Stecher in Classic Banjo

What does this mean?

Started by carrie horgan in Classic Banjo

Will the real Parke Hunter please stand up ;-)

There has been much discussion regarding Mays and Hunter, and during my research for the PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES pages I discovered that on the…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

Ossman Special banjo

Some time ago Shawn brought up the Ossman Special that was advertised but was unknown as to what they were. There is currently a large numb…

Started by Joel Hooks in Classic Banjo

Intonation Problem

Hello. I have a modern Washburn banjo that am converting over to nylon strings. I installed a new tailpiece, Labella strings, and a Joel Ho…

Started by David Connelly in Classic Banjo

Red Rose Rag..1911..Percy Wenrich

This is another popular song that I've arranged as an instrumental. I've included a recording made in 1911 by Dolly Connolly. Dolly was a s…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

My Kickapoo..1904..Harry Von Tilzer

This novelty two step was composed when Indian themed tunes and songs were popular, Kerry Mill's Red Wing and Abe Holtzman's Flying Arrow b…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

The Midnight Whirl..1909..Malvin M. Franklyn & Anotol Friedland

This is an extremely good composition that is quite different from the conventional ragtime formula. I had to work hard to arrive at an arr…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

Clifford Essex wood-hoop special for sale (UK)

Hello - I'm looking to sell my CE Woodhoop Special that has been nicely refurbished and set-up by Alec Anness (Fen-based luthier and furnit…

Started by carrie horgan in Classic Banjo