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. The head is 11.5 inches with an 8.5 velum and the banjo is 33 inches long. 3 hrs, We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. His (Also gives you all the specs)My Ideal Number 8 was a modest 3 pounds 12s 6d! In January, Windsor & Taylor organised the Birmingham On the peg head it is stamped Windsor number 10 and the badge is missing. By Price Range. This auction is live! We are open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern standard time. Perfect Touch Finger Picks 3. I want to see hotel recommendations when using Rome2rio 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 We've been notified and are looking into it. It was not a zither. Remo 28. I've seen a fair number of Windsor's but never that model. Perfect Touch 2. A.O. Edited by - BanjoNose on 09/10/2019 01:53:50. BUY, SELL & VALUE Windsor Banjo - FIND TODAY's SELECTED Windsor Banjo offered FOR SALE, BEST OFFER and Auction. Email Newsletter. As with all our banjos, new or used, one year no-charge setup and service is included. This premium is subject to VAT at the current rate.Lots purchased online with www.the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 3% of the hammer price plus VAT at the rate imposedIn completing the bidder registration and providing your credit card details and unless alternative arrangements are agreed with the auctioneer you(i) authorise Lawrences of Bletchingley , if they so wish, to charge the credit card given in part or full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased in the sale via the-saleroom.com, and(ii) confirm that you are authorised to provide these credit card details to Lawrences of Bletchingley through this site and agree that Lawrences of Bletchingley is entitled to ship the goods to the card holder name and cardholder address provided in fulfilment of the sale. 6 five string banjo, with 9" skin and geometric mother of pearl inlay to the . 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. Although there are some really nice Windsor's as you say, but If you are serious about playing bluegrass they are not the ideal choice because of the different kind of sound that you get from bluegrass banjos. Watch the auction as a guest . At school, Arthur Windsor had Hi Pete,I see the new pics and that`s a nice woodrim model with either gold plated or laquered brass hardware, I`d probably date it to early thirtys and confirm the higher price range.
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Less elegant and less labour intensive construction technique and arguably more repairable as the neck and be easily removed and replaced. 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. I say if it is a zither banjo, and you can get it for less than $300 in good to go condition, buy it. Stainless steel ball handles abrasive and corrosive liquids and increases product cycle life. Windsor and Taylor Binding: Paperback catalogue and loose sheets, The catalogue not only gives pictures but prices for the actual banjos, cases, fittings, etc. Welcome to Alsco Industrial Products! But I like it! Banjo lessons from our teachers take place either as an in-home lesson, at our teacher's studios or online via Zoom. Jeff Menzies (1)
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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 . This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. I'm keen to stop hogging it and move it on to someone who who will persevere more than me. 4 Zither 5-String Banjo w/HSC & Rare! Planet Waves 12. Used - Very Good. '. famous "hollow arm" zither-banjo with its revolutionary 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. For items that are not possible to post we suggestthe following couriers who are located close to oursaleroom, alex@auctionhouseshipping.netwww.auctionhouseshipping.co.uk. In 1901, Taylor left the firm and then the title became That close fit style resonator is really nice. -, All Banjo Corporation catalogs and technical brochures, LIQUID HANDLING PRODUCTS FOR THE AG RETAILER. price.
554 An Encore banjo cased AF. There is very minor chipping to the inlay edging to the rear of the wooden pot (please see pictures). Gold Star (9)
Best of luck,Deke. "Modele De Luxe" The "Artiste's" Model The "Popular" Models "Ideal" and "Eclipse" Models Ladies' Banjos 3 WAY BOTTOM LOAD BALL VALVES FEATURES o Stainless steel bolts o Precision molded in fiberglass reinforced polypropylene for additional strength o Self-aligning ball moves freely against the PTFE seats for smooth operation o Ball is diamond turned after molding to make it spherically perfect, which provides precise contact between ball and seats PTFE self-lubricating stem bushings and seats FKM body seals Directional flow, right or left. of A. ~, 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. I am not familiar with the 'Deluxe model #3' so if you can post some pix of it, it would help to identify it and better be able to comment.WayneNew ZealandMy short-term memory is not as sharp as it used to be. I now play a Fitch Palomino which should last me the rest of my life. manufactures of the day, every part of the instruments made by Windsor & If the necks straight and the frets good i would reckon 150 - 200 a fair price.. We ship UPS, FedEx and LTL freight carriers throughout the United States.
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It does not appear in any of the twenties catalogues. Enough remenising.If anybody can recall anything about them I'd be interested in that too.Phazako (uk), trapdoor2 - Posted-08/07/2009: 09:07:00. Wildwood (3)
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You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. CONNECT WITH CONFIDENCE C ATA L O G # 6 1 E F F E C T I V E O C T O B E R 1 , 2 0 1 9. 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. deuceswilde - Posted-06/27/2009: 14:46:39, Yes, is it a closed back take on the Dobson patent (top tension)? that year. In 1928 Windsor brought out his I have setup these three banjos at 6/64 inch action with light gauge strings: ideal for a mix of clawhammer and fingerstyle. ', 'Ron Coleman Outlaw five string banjo neck in curly maple', 'What's w/ all of the aviation near misses lately ? I think it's from the 40s or 50s and in the right hands it still sounds fine. 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. Media Media.
Otherwise everything is in excellent working condition for age. ""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. These banjos go for big bucks. The original ivory nut is cracked and the little 5th string peg is missing. 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. I have seen folks giving them dates of 1880-1900. Workmanship is very good and the quality of the metal castings and machine work is a delight. of the banjo and the firm of Windsor & Taylor came into berries. Home is where the Banjo is .x. . | 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. 1885 whilst trying to find a good banjo of English make to sell to his V-shaped for quicker priming Engine warranty service available at authorized dealers, %" -1" POLY MICRO VALVES FEATURES 90 rotating handle 90 locking, rotating handle (with asterisk *) Precision molded polypropylene is reinforced with fiberglass for additional strength. CATALOGUINGWhilst Lawrences make every effort to ensure accuracy in the cataloguing of lots offered for sale, each lot is offered for sale by the vendor with any imperfections or errors of descriptions.Lawrences do not accept responsibility as to the authenticity, date, age, period, provenance, attribution or condition of any lot. Scottish Pete - Posted-09/13/2019: 03:31:26. These concerts became regular affairs (at which the leading For Deliveries locally we are able to arrange thisvia C&N Lawrence, a quote can be provided priorto booking. a household name.
instrument started to become universally played he made some instruments one-piece backs on his cheaper models. The firms range of Prucha 4. Zachary Hoyt (6). ARCHIVED TOPIC: Windsor banjos.
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All Rights Reserved. I had problems getting a lower action, there was no adjustment. No Image. 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. plus expert appraisal, valuation, FREE sale advice and brokerage services, a FREE price/value guide, FREE sale prices, values, wish list and more. If the necks straight with good frets i would say 250 a very fair price. Also maple one's are not so common.
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About a month ago there was someone on BHO that is quite knowledgeable about Windsors. The Windsor Ideal Economy Model Zither Banjo, Circa 1895. Fender (8)
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published a 50-page booklet "How a Zither-Banjo is Made". Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. Find the travel option that best suits you. 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. You may, however, start a new topic and refer to this topic with a link: http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/356789, Scottish Pete - Posted-09/08/2019: 11:09:02, Hi,Some time ago I was left a vintage banjo but I've just not been able to get the hang of it.
These so-called English Banjos are almost always Windsor-built and they were quite popular in Canada. 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. "furniture".
Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. The vellum is in good nick but the vanish finish is all cracked and "distressed" with age.
zither banjo from the "1917" and "1931" catalogues. Shipping: We recommend - Post My Parcels - Tel:- 01202 530 537 Website:- www.postmyparcels.com or This auction is live! A cooection of autobiographical childhood storie, The Key in the Lock , immigration control in England from 1066 t, When you wore a Tulip and I wore a Big Red Rose. offered a large discount on catalogue prices, their lower-priced Established in 1983,Alsco Industrial Products, Inc. is an industrial plastics distributor in the west metro area of Atlanta Georgia. They are not suited to bluegrass or frailing, in fact I have never considered them suitable for anything. ARCHIVED TOPIC: Vintage Windsor Whirle Banjo, Please note this is an archived topic, so it is locked and unable to be replied to. Serial Number: Serial numbers are not available. The Banjo Challenge; Find a Teacher. Custom Made (1)
The only way was by taking a bit off the feet of the bridge which was still not sufficient but was playable. ThanksPeter, Stephen John Prior - Posted-09/08/2019: 11:45:41. Hard to find the model in this kind of condition. You may, however, start a new topic and refer to this topic with a link: http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/151390, banjo~gal - Posted-06/27/2009: 12:18:04, Hey guysJust wondering if anyone knows anything about the Windsor banjos? ", banjo~gal - Posted-07/07/2009: 09:33:43, thanks guys for all your info, really helped :)xxxx~ .x. If you continue, we will assume that you agree to, http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/356789, '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. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. Most Windsor banjos have 6 tuners: three per side though only 5 of those tuners are used the 6th acting as a spare in the event of breakage. Sharpe, who was serving as editor of the Clifford Essex Companys publication, B.M.G. at the time he penned the following words, probably in the early 1970s.Sharpe states: Monstrosities that have lain hidden in attics or junk shops for many years are being unearthed, dusted off and abortive attempts made to make them playable. The firm ceased to exist in December 1940 when the factory was Unless you like the sound of zither banjos and want one, the answer is likely no. Colour photographs used in this catalogue may not accurately reflect true colours. Find your vintage/hand built Stringed Instruments Banjo Stringed Instruments Banjo Windsor today! Lot 1573 Windsor no. Instructions given by telephone are accepted at the senders risk and must be confirmed in writing.3. Scottish Pete - Posted-09/10/2019: 22:55:47, Scottish Pete - Posted-09/11/2019: 05:11:56. had a small factory in Birmingham for the making of coffin Fairbanks (5)
+ 11 GBP Shipping. 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. Given away free of charge, it helped sell the instruments which were already Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. any design or model. A Windsor model 7 banjo. Bidding on this auction has not started. Huber (7)
thousands of instruments each year, Click here to resonator-type back. The inlays on the arm are in good nick too.I think that if I can get the arm stuck back to where it belongs and the other little bits sorted, I could end up with a reasonable instrument.All I need to now is to convert my 7 years Classical Guitar training and Grade 7 on the piano into Blue Grass banjo playing. By Banjo Type. The metal rim, head and tension hoop assembly drops into this pot and the tailpiece was neatly inlayed into the wooden pot. . Pitch-Key 1. For frailing it lacks depth and warmth. 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. A five string Windsor banjo Patent No. Windsor was famous for decades for its banjos, the factory in . 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