"Hi Eric,
Thanks for your answer, it's really very helpful.
I did think the original screws must have a wider coarser thread. The ones used looked like they were only biting on the final 5mm of the thread because they must have been…"
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Bringing back an old Wards banjo..
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I have had an old Montgomery Wards "Windsor" banjo that has been sitting because the dowel stick was broken off in the neck.. Finally decided to get cracking on it... It was made by Lyon &…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Crum Aug 29, 2020.
Songs for a beginner?
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I am looking for some easy tunes to play while trying to learn... I downloaded "The Banjo and how to play it" but they seem to go straight from learning scales to some of the most complicated music I…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by carrie horgan Nov 9, 2018.
What strings?
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Howdy. New member here.. I have been messing around with Clawhammer and some Irish tenor... Now it is time to get serious... :) I recently purchased an couple of old Zither banjos, and…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jan Fairey Aug 30, 2020.
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"Got the hole cleaned out. Decided to try and repair the dowel rather than replace it... A new piece epoxied to the end, with a 1/4 bras rod going through the center stoping just shy of the screw hole for the neck attachment. If anything,…"
Bringing back an old Wards banjo..
I have had an old Montgomery Wards "Windsor" banjo that has been sitting because the dowel stick was broken off in the neck.. Finally decided to get cracking on it... It was made by Lyon & Healy for Montgomery Wards in the mid 1890's. Basically a "Mystic" banjo with a different inlay on the peghead, and a double spun 11" rim... All hardware is original, but the tailpiece has a broken bit... Spent the day getting the broken piece out of the neck... :)…See More
"Mine was held on with much coarser thread screws... I will take a picture of one when I get a chance... Might have some extras... I have quite a Windsor parts stash now... :) The pot was warped on mine, causing the neck…"
"The "Classic Banjo" strings are great. The gut strings are different. I have the CE Classic mediums on all my banjos now. I think they sound great, and I have had no feathering or breaking issues."
"Hi,
I have a Windsor Idea number 8, "Has an issue with neck to pot connection" is an understatement. I looks like someone tried to conectit with the completely wrong srcews. Did you work out to solve the problem and have any…"
"I even have half a body I could send you.. It has more than enough veneer and binding to repair yours..I have been using bits of it to repair the rest of my collection.. :) Few layers of painters tape over the top, so it doesn't fall…"
"I have spares... Shoot me an address and I will send you some... Give me the head size so I make sure to send the right ones.. Windsor uses 2 sizes.. :)The cracking in the veneer by the neck is just visual The necka are screwed to rhe rim quite well…"
"I buy and restore Windsor Zither banjos. I have a few for sale now. Where are you located? I am in the US. I would be happy to pass along some pictures and info for what I have. All are excelemt players, but some have minor…"
"That is awesome.... Just spent all my folding money on a Windsor Popular #1 from EBAY.. Might have to check you out when the next paycheck hits... :) I have been looking for a Cello banjo for a while. I also have a…"
"What are you asking for the Cello? Any other info/pictures available? Where abouts in the US are you?"
"Unfortunately, not me... :("
"Nothing to see here...... Move along... ;)"
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