"Hi Ritchie - in the UK I would currently expect to pay anywhere from £650 to £950 for a Clifford Essex CE Special in good condition; may be around £450 if it needed work. The woodhoop ones are rarer and may be closer to the top-end."
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Interesting Cammeyer on Ebay UK
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jody Stecher Sep 3.
CE Special (wood-hoop) - question
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I am the surprise winner of a CE Special on Ebay - a surprise because I wasn't expecting to win!…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joel Hooks Jul 2.
Clifford Essex professional
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Anyone know what the 20fret Clifford Essex Professional scale length is and did they make an 11 inch pot version? I'm doing some 'looking-into' banjos with a shorter-scale than standard.Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joel Hooks Jul 8.
Griffin banjo for sale
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Hi all - I've decided to sell my recently acquired Griffin banjo made by luthier John Bowen - it is the one I played in my Hiawatha video. It has a 10 inch pot with a brass tonering and 23" scale so…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by carrie horgan Jun 11.
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Hazel Dell - arranged by Herbert J Ellis
"That was lovely. So nice to hear banjo with vocals - there are lots of songs in the tutor books but you rarely hear them performed."
"Oh, okay thanks Jody. I think Jazzbo was also a slang term for a sharply dressed black man. "
"I think it refers to a military parade. I'm English and Jacko doesn't have any connotations for me apart from as a nickname for Jack. Hopefully, it's not a racial slur (Rastus on Parade, Jazzob's Holiday...)"
"Nice video. Have you come across The Seaside Follies? Not a banjo troupe but they are harking back to the idea of Pierrot seaside entertainers https://seasidefollies.co.uk/"
"A good example of high quality metal in British banjos. Other aspects of this banjo are showing age but not the metal on this metal-clad pot. "
Interesting Cammeyer on Ebay UK
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-CAMMEYER-MUSIC-MANUFACTURING-CO-5-String-Banjo-Case-SPARES-C55/373184830347I'm not bidding but this may be of interest to fellow classic banjoists. I wonder who actually made it - the quality of the inlays and wider fretboard reminds me of my CE Special woodhoop (although obviously the pot is very…See More
"The market will decide."
"Yes, you are probably right but I think banjos are more expensive in UK/Europe - unless you want to buy a zither banjo!"
"Yes, it is nice, but I think they are a little proud of it. I think it is about double where is should be."
SS Stewart on Ebay
Nice SS Stewart Universal Favourite on Ebay Uk - scale length is just over 27 inches according to sellerhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SS-Stewart-5-string-banjo-open-back/293698799388?hash=item4461d0071c:g:-08AAOSwfZVfPpsQSee More
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"Thank you, Tony. Yes, they do take work and I think you are right about focusing on the hard sections. I guess when you see a performance, you don't see the many hours of practice behind it. Well done, though - it is a great…"
"Hello Morten - you can buy a plain maple 'Morley' bridge from Clifford Essex based in the UK: http://cliffordessex.net/index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=72"
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SS Stewart on Ebay
Nice SS Stewart Universal Favourite on Ebay Uk - scale length is just over 27 inches according to seller
Posted on August 20, 2020 at 18:40 — 3 Comments
Ragging the Scale - Van Eps Banjo Orchestra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZYaoR-h6F8
A different version of Ragging the Scale than the one in the Original Recordings library marked as Van Eps Banjo Orchestra. I wonder who the other musicians were - sounds like plectrum or tenor banjo.
Posted on July 13, 2020 at 16:00 — 2 Comments
Clarke Buehling interview
Just thought I'd share this on a youtube site 'Old Time Central'. He plays: Lone Star Quickstep, Hot Foot Ike cakewalk and a twisty tune I'm not familiar with, The Hartford Jig.
Posted on June 6, 2020 at 7:30 — 2 Comments
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- At 19:03 on February 5, 2014,
Alan Sims said…
hI Carrie , I realized after I asked you ,but that would be great . my email is jazzman3@btinternet.com
- At 11:33 on February 6, 2014,
Thank you Carrie. I have put it in my learning folder.Have you tried zither banjo schottische .The tab is in library under David Wade nice tune and not to hard to play .
- At 19:56 on March 10, 2015,
Keith Wilson said…
- Hello Carrie, Just watched your video, playing "The Jubillee".
Your playing sounds very tasteful on my old Stewart Banjeurine,
I recently sold it to Kevin @ Findajo !
Regards-Keith
- At 18:45 on November 8, 2017,
Hi Carrie,
I have really enjoyed playing stroke style from the Briggs' book on my tackhead but I'm finding the classic style much more satisfying, even at this very early stage. I'm taking it very slowly, working from 'Ellis's Thorough School' and as I'm retired, I have plenty of time to practice. I really do appreciate your offer of help.
If you, or any fellow players live near me and might fancy meeting up occasionally, please message me. I live near Eastbourne, East Sussex. I also travel to Oxfordshire every couple of weeks for a camping weekend so I could make a brief detour.
Best wishes, Ian.
- At 16:48 on January 27, 2019,
Clarke Buehling said…
Hi Carrie.
I started a msg to you, but my finger hit a button somewhere...away it went. You mentioned you liked City Point Jig. If you would like a copy I can send it or post it on this site somewhere. It's in "A" notation. Clarke
- At 16:13 on April 24, 2019,
Grace van't Hof said…
Thanks for the kind words, Carrie! I'm really enjoying getting to know this music so far!
- At 14:10 on February 2, 2020,
- Hi carrie..just to say I contacted John alvey Turners and they do supply and fit calfskin vellums......just wanted to say thank you..Regards Jim
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