"I do like that idea Richard: 'minimalism in all things non banjo' will be my mantra!"
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Zither Banjo
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Thank you CB friends. I have decided to keep my zither banjo rather than sell it.Continue
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Interesting Cammeyer on Ebay UK
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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
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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.
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"If you're stuck for bit of space get rid of some furniture, pots and pans, bric a brac etc things like TV just upset you so get rid, minimalism in all things non banjo is the answer."
"No luck finding this so far, but there are still places unseen by human eye for some time, where it may be lurking."
"I'll see if I can find Santa Claus and FQ amongst the piles of mouldering paper, I now it was brought out last Christmas so it cannot have gone far."
"Oh, forgot: where can I find that song "Santa Claus and Fairy Queen"? It's not in the library...."
"I think that is a good decision, Carrie! You would probably be sorry to have sold it, later in life.
I keep all my instruments on the walls or in stands. I like to have them out of their cases to be able to grab them quick. But I also rent a extra…"
"https://www.stand-made.co.uk/guitar-case-storage-racks/double-decker-guitar-case-storage-racks/
My immediate thought was: 'I could buy a banjo for that price!'
I do know someone who is a carpenter so might be worth looking into…"
"Thank you Richard - you know, I think you are right. I think I will hang onto the Zither banjo. After all, I have gone to the trouble of getting it back in playing order. I need to look into some of those Cammeyer pieces -…"
"I have found that hard cases stack pretty well."
"I got my numbers wrong in my enthusiasm for the ZB, it is 128 years since Cammeyer and Prince Eddie were at Sandringham together, Eddie (often known as 'Collar and Cuffs' ) died on the 14th January, 1892, shorty after Cam's…"
"Right. If there's no room to hang it on the wall, glue it to the ceiling! "
"Don't do it Carrie, everybody should have at least one ZB and now is the season when it comes into its own with Cammeyer's 'A Christmas Carol' 'Hurry Little Children, Christmas Morn' and his song 'Santa Claus and…"
"Hi Par - yes, the machine heads needed attention - I recall he had to replace some original wooden blocks to stock them rattling! I'm not sure what else he did but his name is Glen Page (The Banjo Works - used to be called Andy Banjo but…"
"That is a really nice looking zither banjo for sure! Just on the edge of having to much bling, to my taste, but still not crossing that line. I really love those tuning machines.
Unfortunately I can not come up with one sane argument that would make…"
Zither Banjo for sale
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Buckwheat Barn Dance (classic-style banjo)
"Thanks Ritchie. You can find the sheet music/tablature and other tunes by Alan Middleton on the Clifford Essex.net website. "
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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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