Possible Clifford Essex?

Ive just bought this. It has John Alvey Turner stamps on it and is called 'The Alvey'. 

Does anyone have any information on this model? It looks like Clifford Essex parts and I know Essex did supply Alvey Turner. But I cant find any info online. It has a 12 inch head. 

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Permalink Reply by Andrew 'blind boy' Butler on December 23, 2019 at 20:41
Much appreciated Keith.
Permalink Reply by Andrew 'blind boy' Butler on December 29, 2019 at 18:28

Here's the banjo after a bit of a clean and set-up. Has a really impressive sound and very loud. Very different from my Clifford Essex Professional which is the only other 12 inch(ish) spun over I have to compare it to. The neck profile is also really comfortable. 

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Permalink Reply by Rob Murch on December 29, 2019 at 21:40
Nice looking Banjo that! Nice find!
Permalink Reply by Andrew 'blind boy' Butler on December 29, 2019 at 23:30

Cheers Rob. Told myself I wasn't going to keep this one but it's so nice to play. 

Permalink Reply by carrie horgan on December 30, 2019 at 18:17

Congratulations on your find.  Looks really nice and look forward to hearing a sound sample.  I was tempted by this one - am sure you won't have any trouble selling it on should you choose to :)

I need to stop looking on Ebay - today there is a countdown on a Grimshaw and a Wilmshurst - it's like torture!!!

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