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Hard to find the model in this kind of condition. famous "hollow arm" zither-banjo with its revolutionary All Rights Reserved. We've been notified and are looking into it. And they represent the high point in British ingenuity regarding hardware, tension hoops, and hooks. I'm constantly looking for interesting and unusual items from the past which I would like to share with you. we WILL NOT PACK AND SEND CERAMICS, GLASS OR ITEMS WE DEEM TO BE OF A DELICATE NATURE. Planet Waves 12. instruments branded with the retailer's name as maker. That contemporary British collectors dont think much of the zither, with the exception of a small knot of dedicated fanatics, is best demonstrated by quoting A.P. 1 hr, 'Ron Coleman Outlaw five string banjo neck in curly maple' 3 hrs, 'What's w/ all of the aviation near misses lately ? ' By Price Range. Hopkins (1) Shipping: We recommend - Post My Parcels - Tel:- 01202 530 537 Website:- www.postmyparcels.com or Please try again. published a 50-page booklet "How a Zither-Banjo is Made". soloists of the day appeared) and the orchestra also visited such places as Alvarez (5) Aria (4) Bacon (4) Bacon & Day (8) Bishline (3) Brooks Masten (1) Chuck Lee (2) Custom Made (1) Deering (21) Enoch (2) Epiphone (3) Fairbanks (5) Fairbanks-Vega (2) Fender (8) Flinthill (2) Frank Neat (1) Gibson (89 . The tuners have been replaced with the Pre-war Chicago Musical Instrument strip tuners typical of late 1930s Gibsons. In event of a dispute then the matter shall be settled by arbitration, the arbitrator to be nominated by the President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Travel within Canada is: Unrestricted. He registered numerous patents on his developments. Please try again. We carry thousands of products representing hundreds of manufacturers. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. 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He made the first mandolin banjo with a back By Banjo Type. tested every instrument before it left the factory. I do think though that i remember that being a Windsor too but it has a much longer arm with some nice pearl inlays.You take care you lot.PhazPhazako (uk), goldtopia - Posted-08/07/2009: 03:35:39, Hello Phaz,Last year I restored an old Windsor. Stelling (15) Sale from more than 350 dealers. I want to see hotel recommendations when using Rome2rio Sullivan (7) See details. Pitch-Key 1. been called Castle" and he adopted the silhouette of Windsor Castle Diagnostic options include cycle counts, voltage and temperature. destroyed in an enemy air raid. '. It was at this time the firm started to make PTFE self-lubricating stem bushings and seats cannot stick or bind. 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. Richelieu (1) 1 departures/day. Anyway, it may be that you are happy playing bluegrass on a Windsor. I'm keen to stop hogging it and move it on to someone who who will persevere more than me. 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. Taylor were fashioned in the Newhall street factory, including all the metal They did business together for some time before entering into Ball is diamond turned, after molding, to make it spherically perfect, which provides precise contact between ball and seats. 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. Find the travel option that best suits you. Good luck,LewLew SternChief SurgeonLittle Bear Banjo HospitalArlington, VA"Working To Rescue Vintage Banjos From Modernity"WEBSITE:http://www.littlebearbanjohospital.com, Bill Rogers - Posted-06/27/2009: 12:37:24, I think that's a zither banjo. I wish I could afford it. All Forums Thanks for posting. However, the better ones are quite finely made and comfortable to play.They were designed to have a 'singing' tone (more sustain than a modern banjo) and do very well with tunes which can use that sound. 2017 Banjo Catalog Catalog #58 Effective October 1, 2016 Download PDF Customer Support We have a dedicated and knowledgeable customer support staff that is happy to provide any assistance needed Online Security We provide a safe-and-secure order payment process and carefully guard your personal information Easy Checkout ANY CONDITION REQUESTS SENT IN AFTER 12 NOON ON MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER MAY NOT BE REPLIED TO DUE TO HIGH DEMAND. banjos, zither-banjos, banjolins and mandolin-banjos was wide because, they i can remember him playing it to me when i was a lad. The heel shape is nice but again differs from the early wood rims. Coventry, Leamington, Liverpool, London etc. 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. Selling and valuing online since 1997. instruments ever known in this country. 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. manufactures of the day, every part of the instruments made by Windsor & A.O. Three-Day Sale of Antiques & Collectables. There is very minor chipping to the inlay edging to the rear of the wooden pot (please see pictures). Windsor was very skilled at self promotion and published a 50 page booklet on How a Zither-Banjo Is Made in 1896 which secured Windsor instruments popularity as a Household name . '. If the necks straight with good frets i would say 250 a very fair price. The other banjo your Dad has sounds rather interesting, it may be more than you expect.Years ago I use to have many old English banjos, part exchanging them almost every month. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. New Windsor Banjos for Sale, New and Used. Also the necks were often quite thick and heavy compared to modern banjos which now have torsion rods in the neck. Catalogue Reproduced below are pages from the Windsor catalogue issued in the 1930's, this was probably the last catalogue the Company issued. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. 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. There were so many old English banjos in those days and Windsor made the most with many models and variations. The walnut neck is fitted with an ebony veneer fretboard and the tuner buttons are carved bone. SAME DAY SHIPPING on orders placed before 2 EST (M-F). a wood-working plant in Mott Street). Instructions given by telephone are accepted at the senders risk and must be confirmed in writing.3. Schaller 5. ""No you won't", said the landlord, "get your arse in here and play - my custmers love you".And that's how my grandfather became a builder by day and an entertainer by night with regular bookings. If the necks straight and the frets good i would reckon 150 - 200 a fair price.. after his own design. Find your vintage/hand built Stringed Instruments Banjo Stringed Instruments Banjo Windsor today! @deke46 Do you have the full Windsor catalogues from the 20s and 30s? :PWhat has 10 legs, 3 teeth, and no hair?A bluegrass band! The Windsor Ideal Economy Model Zither Banjo, Circa 1895. ~, G'day HannahIf you go to: http://www.zither-banjo.org/pages/windsornew.htmyou can download an excel file of the Windsor model details from their 1917 and 1931 catalogues. I did eventaually find a really nice banjo (don't remember the make) with an etched brass resonator and hoop which was filled in with colours. fretted instruments. Cool little banjo. Lawrences Auctioneers Limited can undertaketo pack and post items where it is practical to do so. Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. The calfskin head diameter ranges from 8 inch to 9 inch on Windsor banjos so they are not big sounding. The first wood rims were made in the early 1900's and were really fancy.Can you post a photo of the back with the resonator removed there should be a plate which may help date it. Taylor had begun to teach the banjo in 1881 and had first met Windsor in I have seen a number of them over the years, mostly they had a huge number of bracket hooks which made the instrument quite heavy. Unless you like the sound of zither banjos and want one, the answer is likely no. His off-time was spent pursuing his passion for banjos which he soon applied by opening a new factory, eventually employing 25 makers to build his ever expanding line of banjos and other fretted instruments. FEATURES The new MLEV100A LEV utilizes a larger, higher torque motor to power through thick liquids and demanding applications. Rickard (1) Hatfield (2) Anyway that was back in the 70s. replacement could only be purchased from them. The only way was by taking a bit off the feet of the bridge which was still not sufficient but was playable. Huber (7) We have a knowledgeable and experienced team of sales, support, logistics and shipping/delivery personnel to help you with your product questions and your order in a timely manner. The Windsor Popular Model 7 Zither Banjo - Circa 1910 - Antique - 5 Strings. You will see that the Deluxe Number 3 was close to top of the range, selling for 24 pounds in 1931. 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. Sell a Banjo. A Windsor model 7 banjo. ).Is the pot a wood rim or spunover nickel plated brass?, it`s hard to tell from the pics.I think the various values are probably accurate but as it`s a five string maybe a little higher.If I was back in the UK I think I`d be happy to pay towards the upper price to add it to the display on the website, but unfortunately the explosion in postal charges, currency conversion and the recent addition of GST rule me out.Best of luck,Deke. "My grandfather replied,"Sorry gov, we don't want any trouble, we'll move on. I`m happy to give any help I can, as you say perhaps it`s best not to hijack the thread so maybe a private message or a direct email to deke46@gmail.com.Cheers,Deke. Mine is strung with nylgut all the way.The Zither-Banjo website (which includes the open back Windsors and Weavers) is here: http://www.zither-banjo.org===Marc"If banjos needed tone rings, S.S. Stewart would have made them that way. thousands of instruments each year, Click here to All hardware and finish is original. Also, my short-term memory''s not as sharp as it used to be. 554 An Encore banjo cased AF. It was built around 1920. Each lot is at the sole risk of the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Arthur 0. It is not always possible to insure the items, ifyou are in doubt pleasecontact usprior todespatch. ARCHIVED TOPIC: Windsor Popular 5 string . As a young man, Arthur Octavius output of the Newhall Street factory in Birmingham must have been many Find and buy Stringed Instruments Banjo Stringed Instruments Banjo Windsor. "furniture". Jeff Menzies (1) Joel Hooks - Posted-09/12/2019: 07:40:22. Unlike most banjo makers, Windsor fabricated all of their hardware fittings in their own workshop; all were non-standard insuring that customers would buy replacement fittings only from A.O. Thanks Pete. Windsor made instruments for other firms and would copy any design or model. Ome (10) But it's a rare bird and a very cool Windsor. Plus letter from Alfred O Windsor dated 1919, and price list of American Rogers Vellums (import duty of 33%), Inside Information , How the Nation's Services Work. But I like it! The cheapest way to get from La Sarre to Quebec City-Windsor Corridor costs only $172, and the quickest way takes just 7 hours. 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. These concerts became regular affairs (at which the leading never done it myself but I can recall my grandfather telling me that he used to busk on the streets in the Clapham area, (South London) where he lived and I was eventually born. In January, Windsor & Taylor organised the Birmingham Generally, open back gig bags work best with Windsor banjos. Thanks so much for taking the time to feedback. price. The tension hoop is also the less desirable rebated type. http://www.hobgoblin.com/local/37X1177-u-page.htmtheres one on ebay now if youre quick that you might get even cheaperhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Windsor-Whirlarms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1688|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50, goldtopia - Posted-06/28/2009: 09:49:06, Yes, there are some good Windsor's but zither banjos of any make are not good for what most people want, except as collectors pieces.Bill.Owww.bluegrassminstrels.co.uk, trapdoor2 - Posted-06/28/2009: 11:40:11, I have a Windsor #1 ZB which I like very much, thank you. Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. Colour photographs used in this catalogue may not accurately reflect true colours. The Banjo Challenge; Find a Teacher. Catalogue Descriptions . Fiberglass reinforced polypropylene TFM seats EPDM seals 12-volt DC operated Internally fused/automatic reset Stationary current draw: less than 0.04 amps Rotating current draw: less than 0.40 amps Stall current: 0.75 amps 1/3 second response time Integrated mounting slot NEW PRODUCTS 3" POLYPROPYLENE MANIFOLD WET SEAL PUMP ONLYS FEATURES Run dry capability Double seal contained in ethylene glycol reservoir. These instruments could always be found in pawnshops throughout the country . open-back banjos. Weymann (2) Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright 2023 Banjo Hangout. But it's a rare bird and a very cool Windsor. Peterquote:Originally posted by deke46I`m right here Steve :-),Hi Pete, nice little banjo you have there. A Windsor Premier banjo model 3, nut to bridge 26.5 inches, 22 frets, with chrome body and open back, . Windsor made instruments for other firms and would copy All Rights Reserved. goldtopia - Posted-07/30/2009: 05:34:35, It depends what Windsor it is. 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