Rob MacKillop
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FOR SALE: Clifford Essex XX Special
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Excellent condition, with hard case. Brilliant banjo - best I've had. Could be strung in nylon or light steel, as here. Ask Jody - these banjos sound great with steel strings, and were built to cope…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob MacKillop Feb 7, 2024.

Steve Caddick RIP
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Although not principally a classic-banjo player, Steve Caddick was known to quite a few of us here, so I feel moved to mention his passing due to cancer. He was a good cyber-pal of mine, and I know…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by carrie horgan Nov 7, 2023.

New strings from Aquila

I follow Mimmo Peruffo of Aquila on FaceBook, and he has just put up an announcement of new bionylon strings for classic banjos. To illustrate, he plays some ragtime on a cheap banjo. So far he has…Continue

Started Apr 17, 2023

Cammeyer Album Updated
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I've added six new tracks to my SoundCloud album of Cammeyer's music, now totalling 14 tracks and 46 minutes of Camm's music. The first 8 tracks were recorded some time ago on a very good Temlett,…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob MacKillop Apr 2, 2023.

 

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Rob MacKillop commented on John Deller's video
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An Irish Fair Day, played on a Hewett-Stainer banjo circa 1910

"I'm surprised no one commented on your mission, John. Too many Americans here with no interest in English banjos? Surely it can't be that. I'm a Scotsman, and have a great interest in English banjos, as many of them would have been…"
Nov 29, 2024
Rob MacKillop posted a discussion

FOR SALE: Clifford Essex XX Special

Excellent condition, with hard case. Brilliant banjo - best I've had. Could be strung in nylon or light steel, as here. Ask Jody - these banjos sound great with steel strings, and were built to cope with either type of string. Sounds great either way,Deering head. All working as should. Beautiful neck. Any questions answered. Price: It cost me £1,800 - see the ad where I bought it from: …See More
Jan 26, 2024
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carrie horgan replied to Rob MacKillop's discussion Steve Caddick RIP
"Yes, Steve was a lovely guy and great teacher.  It's a big loss to the banjo community.  "
Nov 7, 2023
Rob MacKillop posted a discussion

Steve Caddick RIP

Although not principally a classic-banjo player, Steve Caddick was known to quite a few of us here, so I feel moved to mention his passing due to cancer. He was a good cyber-pal of mine, and I know Carrie Horgan knows him, as here she is playing in an international group that Steve organised. https://youtu.be/3px1VDM4pGE?feature=sharedSee More
Nov 7, 2023
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Rob MacKillop commented on Edward Marshe Parslow's photo
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And now there are ten

"Interesting. Thanks. "
Jul 4, 2023
Rob MacKillop commented on Edward Marshe Parslow's photo
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And now there are ten

"Oh well, that's definitely me, and definitely the Parslow I owned. I'd forgotten about that video.  So, which of you is related to Parslow the maker? "
Jul 4, 2023
Rob MacKillop commented on Edward Marshe Parslow's photo
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And now there are ten

"OK. Is Graham related to you? He said he wanted it because his dad or grandfather made it.  I don't think I recorded Sunflower Dance on it - can't find one on YT - but I did play these two wonderful…"
Jul 4, 2023
Rob MacKillop commented on Edward Marshe Parslow's photo
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And now there are ten

"I think you bought one from me. Parslow pot with Temlett neck. That was a great banjo. Sorry I sold it to you! :-)"
Jul 3, 2023
Rob MacKillop replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Artist's Prize Collection No. 1 Fairbanks and Cole
"Thanks for putting it on archive, Joel. Appreciated. "
Jun 21, 2023
Rob MacKillop replied to David Trainer's discussion A Twilight Melody - Grimshaw
"I'm fine, David. Best wishes to you. "
Jun 21, 2023
Rob MacKillop replied to David Trainer's discussion A Twilight Melody - Grimshaw
"I haven't seen one. "
Jun 20, 2023
Rob MacKillop replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Artist's Prize Collection No. 1 Fairbanks and Cole
"Here's hoping it all works out, Joel. BTW, have you heard of John Dodge?"
Jun 20, 2023
Rob MacKillop replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Artist's Prize Collection No. 1 Fairbanks and Cole
"I'll send them via WeTransfer - just click the link they send you. I have your email address.  You'll find some hand-written pieces inside the front two pages, some with the name John Dodge, who also wrote his name on the cover. "
Jun 19, 2023
Rob MacKillop replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Artist's Prize Collection No. 1 Fairbanks and Cole
"Joel, I have 57 jpg pages of about 4MB each. Not sure what to do with them now. Suggestions?"
Jun 19, 2023
Rob MacKillop replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Artist's Prize Collection No. 1 Fairbanks and Cole
"OK, Joel, I'll get around to it. "
Jun 19, 2023
Rob MacKillop replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Artist's Prize Collection No. 1 Fairbanks and Cole
"Great. I have an original hard copy The Artist’s Prize Collection No.2. If that hasn’t been scanned, I could give it a go."
Jun 19, 2023

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Comment Wall (11 comments)

At 8:05 on December 2, 2011, thereallyniceman said…

After a wander in the banjo wilderness, it is good to see that you found your way home. Welcome back Rob, from all of us, I am sure!

At 9:21 on December 2, 2011, Sylvia said…

Hi Rob, nice to see you back on classic.

At 9:41 on December 2, 2011, Mike Moss said…
Hi Rob! Your videos on YT were one of the things which inspired me to take up Classic Banjo. I'm very glad to see that such an exceptional musician is among us once again.
At 12:06 on December 2, 2011, Rob MacKillop said…

Thank you all for the warm welcome. Looking forward to seeing what you are all up to. 

At 14:58 on December 2, 2011, Trapdoor2 said…

Aye, welcome back Rob. Glad to see you here!!

At 15:24 on December 5, 2011, Sylvia said…

Hi Rob , thank you for the Buckley, the Baur looks good too. But must get some more ink before I start downloading that and your Mel Bay Book.

At 16:23 on December 5, 2012, Robert Dooley said…
Here in Minnesota we have four classic ban joists who would like to develop an ensemble similar to yours. We are searching for arrangements that would include a. piccolo part in addition. any information would be greatly appreciated.. a golfing friend of mine whose wife is an Edinburgh native enjoyed hearing your group and was surprised to hear that Scots were into that sort of thing. Robert
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At 21:26 on March 11, 2023, Jake Glanville said…

I'm glad to see you are still going strong.  Do you know Mark Temlett?  He is the great great grandson of William Temlett Snr and I would love to get in contact with him about a ukulele-banjo probably made by his famous ancestor.  I believe he is still alive and very interested in banjos.  In response to your comment about people de-tuning their banjos, I do it on some of mine because I am worried about putting too much stress on an instrument over 120 years old.

I'm glad you're impressed with Carrie Horgan.  So am I!  I've also been a big fan of yours for a very long time and always insist that anyone interested in classic banjo  should first listen to you before doing anything else (if they haven't done so already.

Black Jake of Norwich.

At 20:27 on March 17, 2023, Jake Glanville said…

Many thanks for your reply, Rob. One of these days I'll find out who 'G W Temlett' was!

All the Best,

Jake.

At 12:20 on June 7, 2023, Keith Stephen said…

Hi Rob, getting in touch on here regarding the sheet for Cammeyers Ballad No1. YouTube just auto deletes and email reference. My email address is keith@keithstephen.plus.com.

Thanks Rob

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