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Barnes and Mullins zither banjo in auction.
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This may be of interest to anyone looking for a decent zither banjo. It appears to be in good condition, with only a hook for the 2nd string missing on the tail piece. …Continue
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Opinions on how to play this measure.
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This request is just out of curiosity, but if anyone has a moment to comment, I would appreciate it. The first bar of the B part of Frolic Jig.I'm not working up the tune, but whenever I'm playing…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by IAN SALTER Sep 9, 2024.
G. MATTHEW ONE STRING BANJO NECK.
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Has anyone seen one of these before? Any thoughts on the angle of the perch pole?…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by IAN SALTER May 22, 2024.
John Grey and Sons?
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This instrument is currently on eBay.uk. I've not found any pictures of other John Grey banjos with an open head stock, six tuners and a 5th string tunnel. The name is engraved on the arm rest. I've…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by IAN SALTER Jan 26, 2024.
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"Thanks, Now I understand, thanks to the clearer photos. "
"Hi Jody,
The ornate metalwork is what I was referring to and the silk is visible through it, having been attached to the underside. I found some clearer photos, one of the banjo above, with yellow silk and one with red silk. The other photos are of…"
"I don't know Jody, but "fretwork" usually refers to the act of using a "fret saw" to cut intricate style patterns in wood.
"Fretwork" and using a "fret saw" was a very popular pastime. This is the…"
"This conversation is getting confusing for me. What is being referred to by the word "fretwork? What is the banjo pictured in here, with the round holes in the tan circle? And where is the silk and fretwork? The ornate metal…"
"I wasn't aware that there were that many. Today, I'm going to order one of the ultra light, all steel sets and replace the 4th with wound silk for my Apollo.
Did you know that Wilmshurst placed coloured silk beneath the fretwork the…"
"Thanks for the knowledge and experience share. I took the advice and read a lot of the different posts about strings and tone. I went to cliffordessex.com and ordered 2 each of their 5 different zither sets. Going to have fun…"
"How are you getting on, having gone back to the basic banjo techniques? Hopefully you will begin to realise a marked improvement in your whole approach to the instrument and the genre. "
"Out of all my instruments, including some very good ordinary 5 and 6 string banjos, the Wilmshurst zither banjo is the only one that is always out of its case and within reach.
I hope that at least one person who will appreciate the Abbott, is able…"
"If I thought I could get it for £100, I'd bid in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, shipping to the US would easily double that (maybe more as you generally have to contract someone to pick it up, package it and get it shipped, etc.). I bid…"
"Hi Jody,
Yes, it really is lovely. I've read everything that is in the archives about these Abbott instruments and like you, think it may be an earlier one.
Initially, I thought that I would definitely bid for it, but I have to consider the…"
"Well spotted, Ian. The veneer is not walnut as described. It is Amboyna, This banjo was made by John G Abbott for Barnes & Mullins. The split 2nd fret suggests it is an early one, possibly pre 1905. I would bid for this myself if…"
Barnes and Mullins zither banjo in auction.
This may be of interest to anyone looking for a decent zither banjo. It appears to be in good condition, with only a hook for the 2nd string missing on the tail piece. https://www.easyliveauction.com/catalogue/lot/5b3ef4f2153d7545b1233ce6bcc251da/0af8d24542e81eb9357e7ef448a6646f/antiques-collectables-furniture-lot-463/See More
"That is very impressive. What daily practice routine has your teacher set for you?"
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- At 21:33 on November 7, 2017,
carrie horgan said…
Thanks Ian - I hope you are enjoying learning classic banjo. Are you new to playing the banjo or have you migrated over from another style of banjo playing? Let me know if I can be of any help.
Carrie
- At 16:44 on December 10, 2021,
David Nuttall said…
Yes, that's me. Although I was playing the banjo before I met him, David
- At 19:09 on December 11, 2021,
Oh,yes, I've clocked up 50 years and am entering the rheumaticky fingers stage of Scan's career. However, apart from the Covid effect, even prior to that the places I used to play in had diminished alarmingly.
I've been listening to Olly Oakley on this site - I'd never heard him play material like 'The Policeman's Holiday' or 'Under The Double Eagle' before; Scan played them, all parts. David
- At 23:43 on December 11, 2021,
I was with Ken Stubbs the first time he ever went to 'Elsie's'. I went a couple of times before I moved to ipswich. Steve Pennells and I used to stay the weekend with Ken in Edenbridge and play at The Crown or The Working Men's Club. I played banjo then. David
- At 22:03 on March 1, 2022,
Danielle Saxon Reeves said…
Hi Ian
saw your post about moving to Selly Oak; I run Midlands Fretted Orchestra bit too far away in Stourbridge- we’re always very happy to have reading banjo players along! Give me a shout if you fancy coming along. Best wishes, Danielle
- At 21:33 on March 2, 2022,
Hi Danielle,
Thank you for your invitation. When I've settled in, I'll be in touch to arrange a date to visit you.
Best wishes, Ian.
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