1 hr, 'Ron Coleman Outlaw five string banjo neck in curly maple' 3 hrs, 'What's w/ all of the aviation near misses lately ? ' BUYERS CONDITIONS:By making a bid for a lot, each buyer acknowledges that he has satisfied himself fully before bidding by inspection or otherwise as to the sale conditions, the physical condition of and description of the lot including but not restricted to whether the lot is damaged or has been repaired or restored.Legal title shall not pass to the buyer until the lot/lots have been paid for in full, the auctioneer shall be entitled to hold the lots until payment has been made in full. VENDORS CONDITIONS:As Lawrences are auctioneers, all goods delivered to Lawrences premises will be deemed to be delivered for sale by auction unless otherwise stated in writing and will be catalogued and sold at Lawrences discretion and accepted by Lawrences subject to all the sale conditions. Second Life Banjo--Ca (3)
There were so many old English banjos in those days and Windsor made the most with many models and variations. The heel shape is nice but again differs from the early wood rims. His favourite haunt was the Landor Road area (it's still there).The storey goes that one Saturday evening he was busking outside one of the pubs when the landlord came out and said, "What the hell are you doing busking outside my pub?
1900s Windsor No. But I like it! The problem was usually the same - action too high with no proper adjustment. Gold Star (9)
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THE AUCTIONThe Auctioneer has absolute discretion to divide any lot, to combine any two or more lots or to withdraw any lot from the sale, to refuse bids, regulate bidding or cancel the sale without giving any reason or without prior notice. Peterquote:Originally posted by deke46I`m right here Steve :-),Hi Pete, nice little banjo you have there. You will see that the Deluxe Number 3 was close to top of the range, selling for 24 pounds in 1931. We provide this information for . The only way would be too buy something rather more upmarket like a Clifford Essex or a Cammeyer, but I could not afford anything like. His little group grew and eventually became a fully fledged Dance Band called the "Hazwells" (My grandfather being Mr. Hazzard and Mr. Wells being his co-band leader). (In addition to the Newhall Street factory, he had sawmills and As with all our banjos, new or used, one year no-charge setup and service is included. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play.
Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. Scottish Pete - Posted-09/10/2019: 22:55:47, Scottish Pete - Posted-09/11/2019: 05:11:56. Your question has been sent to the auctioneer. I'd guess it was 1920's but unless someone has an earlier catalog it's a bit of a mystery to date. The valve opens and closes with very little pressure on the handle. The fact that Oakley changed to zither banjo and was The Windsor Popular Model 7 Zither Banjo - Circa 1910 - Antique - 5 Strings. Though Windsor described their pot hardware as chromium plated, my guess is that was a generic term and they were actually nickel plated. See details. Arthur 0. open-back banjos. Vintage Windsor zither banjo The new patent model 5 1920s | Reverb Log In Guitars Pedals and Amplifiers Keyboards and Synths Recording Gear Drums DJ and Audio Gear More Categories View All Brands News Explore Shops Reverb Gives Help Center Oops, Something went wrong.
Find the travel option that best suits you. It looks close to the Popular 2 from the `30`sWindsor catalogue and I have been unable to find any reference to the "Unique", perhaps the maple neck accounts for the uniqueness(?
If the necks straight with good frets i would say 250 a very fair price. I have seen folks giving them dates of 1880-1900. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. The walnut neck is fitted with an ebony veneer fretboard and the tuner buttons are carved bone. -Joel HooksSuccess always comes to those who have the money to buy it.-The Adventures of a Banjo Player, 1884 p.26, goldtopia - Posted-06/27/2009: 22:20:28, I have never liked zither banjos. where they would be offered for sale for as much as 50%, below the catalogue In Antiques & General Auction. pupils. The calfskin head diameter ranges from 8 inch to 9 inch on Windsor banjos so they are not big sounding. Slingerland (1)
BanjoNose - Posted-09/10/2019: 01:52:42. Vintage, Rare and Handbuilt Stringed Instruments Banjo Stringed Instruments Banjo Windsor For Sale on VintageandRare.com. Schaller 5. I find them perfect for quiet home playing clawhammer or fingerstyle. The cheapest way to get from La Sarre to Quebec City-Windsor Corridor costs only $172, and the quickest way takes just 7 hours. There seems to be a recent surge in zither banjos on the market. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Enoch (2)
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It was not a zither. published a 50-page booklet "How a Zither-Banjo is Made". banjos. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. I have one with the badge which has a patent number and a date, April 1928. I've seen a fair number of Windsor's but never that model. ', 'Ron Coleman Outlaw five string banjo neck in curly maple', 'What's w/ all of the aviation near misses lately ? Ramsey (3)
Best of luck,Deke. The 8-1/4 inch calfskin head drops into a Walnut veneered pot that shows plenty of honest wear and chips. 4 Zither 5-String Banjo w/HSC & Rare! Windsor made instruments for other firms and would copy any design or model. All Rights Reserved. Originally these slot head banjos would be intended for a mix of gut and steel strings, suitable for classical banjo players, but functional . Often sold through Eatons catalogues, the Windsor Ideal Economy models are very basic banjos, light as a feather and make the perfect late night noodler banjo. No doubt you have already looked at the websites: http://www.zither-banjo.org/pages/windsornew.htm http://www.whitetreeaz.com/vintage/brit3.htm which does not give sufficient information for what you want to know. Windsor made instruments for other firms and would copy after his own design. Generally, open back gig bags work best with Windsor banjos. English Mandolin Banjo brand Windsor, model 1 c. 1920 String instruments banjo Antique English mandolin banjo from the brand Windsor, model 1 with an original suitcase. The Windsor Artiste Model 4, Circa 1910 Price: $849, without case SOLD, The Windsor Popular Model 7 Zither Banjo, Circa 1910 Price: $699 without case SOLD, The Windsor Ideal Economy Model Zither Banjo, Circa 1895 Price: $399 without case SOLD, 1999-2023 The Twelfth Fret. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright 2023 Banjo Hangout. instruments became known in the trade as "pawnshop banjos". However, they are architecturally interesting, especially some of those manufactured for the British market in the early 1900s by German-based musical instrument companies.My minor experience is that they cant be set up satisfactorily for clawhammer, and are rather quiet for up picking. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RECOMMEND YOU OBTAIN CONDITION REPORTS PRIOR TO MAKING BIDS. Hopkins (1)
That close fit style resonator is really nice. I'll keep you posted.Re busking. Please try again. The only way was by taking a bit off the feet of the bridge which was still not sufficient but was playable. This booklet was probably published during the early 1970s. we WILL NOT PACK AND SEND CERAMICS, GLASS OR ITEMS WE DEEM TO BE OF A DELICATE NATURE. | Reverb Log In Guitars Pedals and Amplifiers Keyboards and Synths Recording Gear Drums DJ and Audio Gear More Categories View All Brands News Explore Shops Reverb Gives Help Center Oops, Something went wrong.
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One of the top Windsor models, the Artiste model 4 zither banjo features a Walnut neck with inlaid Ebony fretboard moulded to the rosewood pot, trimmed in boxwood. Here we have an A.O. I found one thats a Windsor Deluxe model number 3 and don't know whether it's worth getting or how much its value would be or any othre info..Thankss, Hannah xx~ .x. Some are rather clever.Insofar as market/collecting value, as a noted banjo collector used to say, any banjo is only as valuable as the amount of money youd be willing to spend to have it in your inventory right now. :PWhat has 10 legs, 3 teeth, and no hair?A bluegrass band! In the early days, Windsor In Three-Day Sale of Antiques & Collectables. that year.
They make an interesting historical addition to any collection. From 1887 until the Birmingham factory was destroyed in 1940 in a German air-raid, the Castle Works Windsor company was the largest maker of fretted instruments in British history. In 1928 Windsor brought out his Their signature tune was "Thats-a-plenty" and i still have his original score somewhere.
The tuners have been replaced with the Pre-war Chicago Musical Instrument strip tuners typical of late 1930s Gibsons. Any ideas?And so to next week. soloists), did much to publicise the instruments they made and a studio was With picks it has a nice crisp tone. The Windsor Ideal Economy Model Zither Banjo, Circa 1895 Often sold through Eaton's catalogues, the Windsor Ideal Economy models are very basic banjos, light as a feather and make the perfect late night noodler banjo. BUY, SELL & VALUE Windsor Banjo - FIND TODAY's SELECTED Windsor Banjo offered FOR SALE, BEST OFFER and Auction. If you continue, we will assume that you agree to, http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/151390, http://www.hobgoblin.com/local/37X1177-u-page.htm, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Windsor-Whirlarms=65%3A12, http://www.zither-banjo.org/pages/windsornew.htm, http://www.shlomomusic.com/zitherbanjo.htm, http://www.whitetreeaz.com/vintage/brit3.htm, 'Gold Schaller Set - 2 D-Tuners, 2 Regular Tuners, matching 5th - all with prewar ivoroid buttons', '1920 Fairbanks-Vega Little Wonder Tenor, Large Pot', 'Tab Omer Forster "Flowery Girls" 2-finger style. Very soon his range of instruments included most of the Sale from more than 350 dealers. Works". They are all unique and offer varied and accomplished banjo teaching backgrounds. A Windsor model 7 banjo. Email Newsletter. Though worn the banjo is structurally sound and should be making music a century from now. 0. Hatfield (2)
PTFE self-lubricating stem bushings and seats cannot stick or bind. lets hope he can help.Bill.Owww.bluegrassminstrels.co.uk, revdmike - Posted-08/07/2009: 02:23:59, Phazako - Posted-08/07/2009: 02:46:53, Thanks for that Bill, I wait with baited breathe for more news.The "action" is a little high on this instrument due to the arm lifting slightly from the pan but knowing that it's probably a genuine Windsor (and of course the sentimental value it has) I think I'll get quotes for it's refurbishment. You may be able to find details if you fish around on google, but I never found anything at all to help date my Premier 3. By delivering the goods to Lawrences for inclusion in their auction sales, each vendor acknowledges that he or she has accepted and agreed to be bound by all these conditions.All goods delivered to Lawrences are insured whilst on the premises, a 1% insurance charge will be deducted from all items once sold.All goods are put up for sale without reserve at the auctioneers discretion unless written instructions as to reserves are received by Lawrences prior to the commencement of the sale.Lawrences reserve the right to sell a lot within 10% of the given reserve price.The vendor authorises the Auctioneers to deduct commission and expenses at the stated rates from the hammer price and acknowledges the Auctioneers right to retain any premium payable by the purchaser.The vendor gives Lawrences absolute right to photograph and illustrate any lot placed in its hands for sales and to use such photographs and illustrations at any time with absolute discretion.4. Harmony (2)
Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. You can contact the auctioneer on +44 (0)1883 743323 for more information. There was an error sending your enquiry, why not try again later, General delivery information available from the auctioneer, ' The Whirle ' banjo by Windsor, Birmingham in fitted case, Copyright Metropress Ltd, (t/a Auction Technology Group) 2023. But I like it! Collector's Corner
built up of separate segments and in 1893 took out a patent to use the same 12V DC standard. Hard to find the model in this kind of condition. Carbon & ceramic seal faces with stainless steel cup and spring with EPDM rubber. Ball is diamond turned, after molding, to make it spherically perfect, which provides precise contact between ball and seats.
Check schedules. We have a dedicated and knowledgeable customer support staff that is happy to provide any assistance needed, We provide a safe-and-secure order payment process and carefully guard your personal information, We make it easy for smartphone users by offering Apple Pay or Google Pay payment options during checkout, We ship orders via UPS, FedEx and LTL freight carrier every day and take pride in processing orders quickly and efficiently. But it's a rare bird and a very cool Windsor. Precision molded polypropylene is reinforced with fiberglass for additional strength. Thanks for posting. Items will be despatched viaParcelforce or Royal Mail Special Delivery at ourdiscretion and any subsequent enquiry relating todamages or losses should be taken up directly withParcelforce, Royal Mail. It has less rim brackets and doesn't have the neck angle adjuster on the bottom end of the dowel. Reinforced nylon stem more than triples the strength of the standard 1" LEV. Less elegant and less labour intensive construction technique and arguably more repairable as the neck and be easily removed and replaced. of the banjo and the firm of Windsor & Taylor came into berries. Both the buyer and the vendor agree to be bound by the decision.c) Lawrences disclaim responsibility for default by either the buyer or vendor as they act as agents for the vendor only and therefore do not pay out to the vendor until payment is received from the buyer. They are not suited to bluegrass or frailing, in fact I have never considered them suitable for anything. 7:25 PM. ~, Brooklynbanjoboy - Posted-06/27/2009: 12:37:05, Dear Hannah,Though the zither was essentially an American invention, it caught on in Britain, and was the banjo of choice for a long while, in the late 1800s/early 1900s, especially because it lent itself well to a finger style playing. These so-called English Banjos are almost always Windsor-built and they were quite popular in Canada. 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