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You will see that the Deluxe Number 3 was close to top of the range, selling for 24 pounds in 1931. Each buyer shall forthwith give his full name and permanent address, and if required to do so by the auctioneer, shall forthwith pay Lawrences such a proportion of the sale price that the auctioneer may require. A Windsor model 7 banjo. ", banjo~gal - Posted-07/07/2009: 09:33:43, thanks guys for all your info, really helped :)xxxx~ .x. 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. soloists), did much to publicise the instruments they made and a studio was 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. Please try again. that year. They seem to be forgetting that they were made until the factory took a bomb during WW2. goldtopia - Posted-07/30/2009: 05:34:35, It depends what Windsor it is. Wildwood (3)
banjos. the largest maker of fretted . By Banjo Type. I'm keen to stop hogging it and move it on to someone who who will persevere more than me. They are all unique and offer varied and accomplished banjo teaching backgrounds. SAME DAY SHIPPING on orders placed before 2 EST (M-F). 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? We do not offer a service for the shipment of any delicate items or items of ceramic or glass. 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. ).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. The walnut neck is fitted with an ebony veneer fretboard and the tuner buttons are carved bone. 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. tested every instrument before it left the factory. fretted instruments.
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Travel within Canada is: Unrestricted. Vintage, Rare and Handbuilt Stringed Instruments Banjo Stringed Instruments Banjo Windsor For Sale on VintageandRare.com. It's really difficult to find history on old Windsors that aren't Zither banjos. The heel shape is nice but again differs from the early wood rims. Stainless steel bolts. i can remember him playing it to me when i was a lad. Those wood rim models are really nice banjos. 4 Zither 5-String Banjo w/HSC & Rare! My shoulders like that!It was given to me over 20 years ago and I recently replaced and tuned the head and the sound is not bad. CONDITIONS OF SALE1. On the peg head it is stamped Windsor number 10 and the badge is missing. http://www.shlomomusic.com/zitherbanjo.htmBill.Owww.bluegrassminstrels.co.uk, Edthebanjo - Posted-07/30/2009: 02:54:03. Though worn the banjo is structurally sound and should be making music a century from now. It has less rim brackets and doesn't have the neck angle adjuster on the bottom end of the dowel. Your question has been sent to the auctioneer. Bacon (6)
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The The valve opens and closes with very little pressure on the handle. I have seen folks giving them dates of 1880-1900. 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. This auction is live! Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. This thread also puts them as late 1930s - scroll to the bottom for a catalogue page and photos of instrument and badge. When taking the bus from La Sarre La Sarre Terminus, you can travel with Maheux. Best of luck,Deke. And they represent the high point in British ingenuity regarding hardware, tension hoops, and hooks. But it's a rare bird and a very cool Windsor. There are a lot of them aboutBill.Owww.bluegrassminstrels.co.uk, Phazako - Posted-08/06/2009: 19:01:47, Hi Guys (and Gals)My grandfather used to own/run a Dance Band in the UK back in the 1920's/30's.His instuments have been passed down to me now that my father (80) cant really play them anymore.I was thinking of getting some of them refurbished but before I do that I thought I'd better find out a little about them.I'm stuck on a 5-string Banjo that is clearly stamped on the head with "The Windsor" "Artiste" "Patent" "Model" "S".I can find Windsor, Artist and Models 2,3,4 on the Web but not this model.Is it a genuine Windsor, or is it a "pirate copy" cashing in on the name perhaps?Has anybody any ideas?Thanks in advance.Phazako (uk), goldtopia - Posted-08/06/2009: 23:21:09, The Windsor is most probably genuine. Hi Pete. 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. of A. At school, Arthur Windsor had where he fashioned the instruments that carried his name as maker. ', 'Ron Coleman Outlaw five string banjo neck in curly maple', 'What's w/ all of the aviation near misses lately ? The firm ceased to exist in December 1940 when the factory was 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.
ARCHIVED TOPIC: Windsor banjo, Please note this is an archived topic, so it is locked and unable to be replied to. Windsor acquired a thorough knowledge of wood and metal working and by 1887 -, All Banjo Corporation catalogs and technical brochures, LIQUID HANDLING PRODUCTS FOR THE AG RETAILER. 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. 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.
Windsor Banjos Catalogue, 1919 - plus letter and price list (191 39.00 Product Code: 712063 Out of Stock Product Description: Binding: Paperback catalogue and loose sheets Length: 32 pages Published by Windsor Banjos Publication Date: 1916-1919 Add to Basket Full Description Condition Many of these old attic discoveries and junk shop finds are virtually useless as musical instruments. Deke where are you ? Taylor were fashioned in the Newhall street factory, including all the metal In March 1892 he All statements either printed in the catalogue or made orally regarding the above are statements of opinion only and are not to be taken as implying any warranties or representations of fact by Lawrences. Up to that time Windsor was probably @deke46 Do you have the full Windsor catalogues from the 20s and 30s? Home is where the Banjo is .x. This is undertaken entirely at the cost and risk ofthe purchaser. Ramirez Conservatorio Concert Classical. No Image. Banjo lessons from our teachers take place either as an in-home lesson, at our teacher's studios or online via Zoom. All statements either printed in the catalogue or made orally regarding the above are statements of opinion only and are not to be taken as implying any warranties or representations of fact by Lawrences.2. I'd like to study it. a wood-working plant in Mott Street). It was at this time the firm started to make I started that way.Bill.Owww.bluegrassminstrels.co.uk, Phazako - Posted-08/07/2009: 03:59:58, Re banjo - Interesting. Deering (23)
Guitar story # 4 is really a banjo story and tells how one buys a banjo and becomes a player by accident.It features this delightful 1925-28 Windsor Banjo - Artiste.It takes in the village of Slaithwaite and Linthwaite near Huddersfield and The Sair Inn, a wonderful and very special pub owned by the sadly deceased Ron Crabtree. Taylor had begun to teach the banjo in 1881 and had first met Windsor in As a young man, Arthur Octavius Fairbanks (5)
Find the travel option that best suits you. B. M. & G. Orchestra which gave its first public concert in March of He registered numerous patents on his developments. Standard FKM seats and O-Rings MICRO VALVES MICRO VALVES MICRO VALVES MICRO VALVES MICRO VALVES MICRO VALVES. Self-aligning ball moves freely against the PTFE seats for smooth operation. activities. If the buyer fails to do so, the lot may at the auctioneers discretion be put up for sale and re-sold.Lots are to be taken away at the buyers expense and paid for within THREE DAYS from the sale. The Banjo Challenge; Find a Teacher.
'Taylor (both of whom were first-class banjo Pump only, no engine. There is very minor chipping to the inlay edging to the rear of the wooden pot (please see pictures). Instructions given by telephone are accepted at the senders risk and must be confirmed in writing.3. If the necks straight with good frets i would say 250 a very fair price. ODE (2)
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The Windsor Banjos is an all-volunteer group dedicated to the preservation and encouragement of the banjo, both Tenor and Plectrum Windsor Banjos | Windsor ON Given away free of charge, it helped sell the instruments which were already
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Works". Otherwise everything is in excellent working condition for age. About a month ago there was someone on BHO that is quite knowledgeable about Windsors. Watch the auction as a guest You have been outbid. 200 GBP. Schaller 5. Here we have an A.O. "My grandfather replied,"Sorry gov, we don't want any trouble, we'll move on. Unlike other
As already mentioned the factory burned down in I think December 1940, so it's at least that old. Find your vintage/hand built Stringed Instruments Banjo Stringed Instruments Banjo Windsor today! 1 departures/day. ~, 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. Alvarez (5)
6 five string banjo, with 9" skin and geometric mother of pearl inlay to the . 12V DC standard. Joel Hooks - Posted-09/12/2019: 07:40:22. Windsor Zither Banjo - Becoming A Banjo Player By Accident - Guitar Story - The Washboard Resonators 1,215 views Oct 29, 2020 42 Dislike Share The Washboard Resonators 5.39K subscribers. 554 An Encore banjo cased AF. If the necks straight with good frets i would say 250 a very fair price.
It was built around 1920.
A Windsor Premier banjo model 3, nut to bridge 26.5 inches, 22 frets, with chrome body and open back, . A five string Windsor banjo Patent No. Also, my short-term memory''s not as sharp as it used to be. Translation options: Translation options: Lot. Shopping Advice
Stay up-to-date with special offers and new products, 2023 Alsco Industrial Products | banjovalves.com, We use cookies and other marketing technologies to provide a great experience to our users. 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. 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. 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. Perfect Touch 2. 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. A cheap one may only be about 50. Ramsey (3)
Copyright 2023 - Priory Antiques Website by Vaccoda. -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. Check timetables and book your tickets with Rome2rio. Looks like it's all original. The Banjo Challenge; Find a Teacher. 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. Workmanship is very good and the quality of the metal castings and machine work is a delight. Email Newsletter. Auction Catalogs Windsor Auctions Antiques, Silver, Col. DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. 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.
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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. The metal rim, head and tension hoop assembly drops into this pot and the tailpiece was neatly inlayed into the wooden pot. All Forums
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Ball is diamond turned, after molding, to make it spherically perfect, which provides precise contact between ball and seats. offered a large discount on catalogue prices, their lower-priced 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.
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set aside for him in the factory to enable him to carry on with his teaching The head is 11.5 inches with an 8.5 velum and the banjo is 33 inches long. Diagnostic options include cycle counts, voltage and temperature. The resonator is 13 inches across. 3 hrs, We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The Windsor Popular Model 7 zither banjo uses the same woods and hardware as the Artiste model, but with a square-shouldered, bolt-on neck to pot joint. Perfect Touch Finger Picks 3. 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. Established in 1983,Alsco Industrial Products, Inc. is an industrial plastics distributor in the west metro area of Atlanta Georgia. It has been living in a hard case for too long so any help would be appreciated. The only way was by taking a bit off the feet of the bridge which was still not sufficient but was playable. Stainless steel bolts. Windsor Zither banjo, fitted as a 6 string, to be played as a 5 string - albeit with a spare tuner, or for the adventurous player looking for a doubled string. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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). It is not always possible to insure the items, ifyou are in doubt pleasecontact usprior todespatch. Gibson (85)
built up of separate segments and in 1893 took out a patent to use the same If so you may be one of the very few people who can shed some light on my Premier. How much is it going for? Check schedules. 2023All rights reserved I have setup these three banjos at 6/64 inch action with light gauge strings: ideal for a mix of clawhammer and fingerstyle. THE AUCTION In Three-Day Sale of Antiques & Collectables. This booklet was probably published during the early 1970s.
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banjos, zither-banjos, banjolins and mandolin-banjos was wide because, they Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. 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. Kay (2)
Terms of Service apply. 7:25 PM. Once when busking in Portobabello Road Market in London playing an Ibanez an American spotted it in its case and like a fool I sold it to him. . resonator-type back.
See details. 1885 whilst trying to find a good banjo of English make to sell to his Originally these slot head banjos would be intended for a mix of gut and steel strings, suitable for classical banjo players, but functional . deuceswilde - Posted-06/27/2009: 14:46:39, Yes, is it a closed back take on the Dobson patent (top tension)? 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. instruments became known in the trade as "pawnshop banjos". zither banjo from the "1917" and "1931" catalogues. Prucha (3)
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I'd say it was earlier the factory didn't survive WW2. Catalogue Descriptions . Shipping: We recommend - Post My Parcels - Tel:- 01202 530 537 Website:- www.postmyparcels.com or . This is a very rare banjo. The firms range of 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. They have slender necks with a V profile; no truss rod and are always slightly over-bowed by modern standards but I find they can easily be made playable well past the 12th fret position. REPAIR KIT INCLUDES: Ball Body gasket Thrust washer Ball seats Upper stem bushing Stem o-ring VALVE 2"-4" 6 BOLTED VALVES FEATURES FKM seals. I wonder if anyone could help by giving me an idea what to sell it for.It's a Windsor Whirle and has The Uinque 4 etched on the head. Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. Find and buy Stringed Instruments Banjo Stringed Instruments Banjo Windsor. But I like it! Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. They look nice on walls, though. Less elegant and less labour intensive construction technique and arguably more repairable as the neck and be easily removed and replaced. We ship UPS, FedEx and LTL freight carriers throughout the United States. The tension hoop is also the less desirable rebated type. ).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.
I have one with the badge which has a patent number and a date, April 1928. Carbon & ceramic seal faces with stainless steel cup and spring with EPDM rubber. REPAIR KIT INCLUDES: Ball Body gasket Thrust washer Ball seats Upper stem bushing 2" FULL PORT 4 BOLTED BALL VALVES FEATURES 4 BOLTED FULL PORT VALVES Ball seats Upper stem bushing Stem o-ring, 2" STANDARD PORT STUBBY BALL VALVES FEATURES Stainless steel bolts Glass reinforced polypropylene Multiple design options Unique patented compact design Lightweight All PTFE seals VSF200 VSMT200 REPAIR KIT INCLUDES: Ball Body gasket Thrust washer Ball seats Upper stem bushing Stem o-ring 2" STANDARD PORT STUBBY VALVES PART NO, 2" FULL PORT STUBBY BALL VALVES FEATURES Stainless steel bolts 100% PTFE ball seats Glass reinforced polypropylene Unique patented compact design Lightweight FKM body seals VSF204FP VS204FP REPAIR KIT INCLUDES: Ball Body gasket Thrust washer Ball seats Upper stem bushing Stem o-ring, 3" STANDARD PORT STUBBY BALL VALVES FEATURES Stainless steel bolts Glass reinforced polypropylene FKM body seals Unique patented compact design Lightweight All PTFE seals REPAIR KIT INCLUDES: Ball Body gasket Thrust washer Ball seats Upper stem bushing Stem o-ring 3" STANDARD PORT STUBBY VALVES. Alternatively packing can be done at the buyers cost and the buyer can then arrange a courier to collect. Please register now so you are approved to bid when auction starts. We've been notified and are looking into it. But it's a rare bird and a very cool Windsor. 1 hr, 'Ron Coleman Outlaw five string banjo neck in curly maple' 3 hrs, 'What's w/ all of the aviation near misses lately ? ' Is this 1930s Windsor catalog available online some where or has it been scanned? parts used.
They are not suited to bluegrass or frailing, in fact I have never considered them suitable for anything. His comments on multi-stringed rigs in the zither configuration might be more on target. 'Gold Schaller Set - 2 D-Tuners, 2 Regular Tuners, matching 5th - all with prewar ivoroid buttons' 23 min, '1920 Fairbanks-Vega Little Wonder Tenor, Large Pot' 1 hr, 'Tab Omer Forster "Flowery Girls" 2-finger style.' 1900s Windsor No. If during the auction the Auctioneer considers that a dispute has arisen, he has absolute discretion to settle it or to re-offer the lot.Each lot is offered for sale subj ect to any reserve price placed by the vendor.Notwithstanding any other terms of these conditions, if within 21 days after the sale the Buyer of any lot returns the same to Lawrences in the same condition as at the time of sale and satisfies Lawrences that considered in the light of entry in the catalogue the lot is a deliberate forgery, the sale of the lot will be rescinded and the purchase price of the same refunded in full. Watch the auction as a guest . Any ideas?And so to next week. pupils. | 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. I had problems getting a lower action, there was no adjustment. His reference to large tub-like banjos from the minstrel era was grossly wrong. The original ivory nut is cracked and the little 5th string peg is missing. teamed up with Arthur J. Taylor, a prominent Birmingham teacher and player
"furniture". 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. But I like it! Similarly, the lacquer finish which has a lovely vintage patina shows some indications that it was redone decades ago. There are no cases with these banjos. Arthur 0. Sale from more than 350 dealers. We are open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern standard time. after his own design. famous "hollow arm" zither-banjo with its revolutionary With picks it has a nice crisp tone. Serial Number: Serial numbers are not available. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Re your Windsor "Porthole" banjo with the missing badge. 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. ProPik 20. ""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. Welcome to Alsco Industrial Products! Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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 . The fact that Oakley changed to zither banjo and was These concerts became regular affairs (at which the leading Maybe then I'll look at one of the modern lightweight resonator makes/models.So I'd certainly look closely at your De Luxe No 3.Good luck!RogerNew Zealand, tanglefingers - Posted-07/29/2009: 21:48:03, goldtopia - Posted-07/29/2009: 22:34:09, The zither banjo was an English invention by Alfred D. Cammeyer. 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