Jake Glanville replied to Nathanael Hayes's discussion Zither Banjo Project
"Hi Nathaneal, Should have replied to this a year ago!  First let my thank you for the pictures.  I love seeing pictures of other people's banjos, especially if they're the zither…"
Monday
John Woodward replied to John Woodward's discussion Weaver CE Banjo - How to identify and value - Help please
"Many thanks for these really useful comments. It leads me on to wonder what is the best market place for classic banjos. There always seems to be lots on Ebay, but is there a better specialist market…"
Sunday
Joel Hooks replied to John Woodward's discussion Weaver CE Banjo - How to identify and value - Help please
"Looks like all the pegs have been replaced.  These came with the spring loaded Grover pegs, which are great pegs. There is this compulsive uncontrollable urge that people have to replace…"
Saturday
Jody Stecher replied to John Woodward's discussion Weaver CE Banjo - How to identify and value - Help please
"It looks like the 5th string tuning peg has been replaced.  These are powerful sounding banjos when well set up.    But it can be a bit much. The few banjo players I know who have this…"
Saturday
Joel Hooks replied to John Woodward's discussion Weaver CE Banjo - How to identify and value - Help please
"CE Professionals were introduced in January and February of 1922.  Despite this persistent myth, these were NOT made by Alfred Weaver.  I believe that the depression significantly impacted…"
Saturday
Jody Stecher commented on Russ Chandler's video
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A Georgian Breeze by Joe Morley - Ragtime Banjo with Fortepiano!

"I think the answer to your question may well be "yes".  The lighter sound of fortepiano works well here.  Good player as well of course."
Saturday
Jody Stecher replied to John Woodward's discussion Weaver CE Banjo - How to identify and value - Help please
"This appears to be exactly what it claims to be, as impressed on the dowel stick (aka the "perch pole"):  A Clifford Essex Professional model 5-string banjo apparently decent…"
Friday
John Woodward posted a discussion

Weaver CE Banjo - How to identify and value - Help please

Hi,I have been left an old banjo by a favourite Uncle. I thought I'd learn to play it, but am almost 70 myself and already very busy with Guitar and Ukulele, and I know that realistically I won't get…See More
Friday
Sandra Woodruff commented on Sandra Woodruff's event 'Finger-Style 5-String Banjo Weekend Course'
"Well said Russ, thanks for your support over many years. I hope we see some more new faces this year."
Jan 22
Russ Chandler commented on Sandra Woodruff's event 'Finger-Style 5-String Banjo Weekend Course'
"I know its a long way for folks but I'd really encourage people to come to this is they can.Danielle is a great teacher whatever level you play at and it's the only place in Europe where…"
Jan 21