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Message Board - Banjos
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We have a four string banjo engraved as follows:
B & D Sultana 1 Silver Bell
My father-in-law obtained it in Minnesota in the early 1930's. He got it as colateral for a loan used for bail. He was the sheriff and needless to say the loan was never paid. It is in good condition.
Can anybody tell me anything about this instrument. Thank you
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I have a chance to get a Conrad tenor banjo. I've never played before but have a desire to learn. Alot of people go with 5-string, but this is a 4-string. I'm not sure which way to go, 4 or 5. Could I start with 4 and later go to 5 if that is where my musical taste leads me? I a Conrad ok to start with?
Thanks
Herman
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I have a small, 4 metal string banjo from my Uncles college days. Early 1920s. It has a Concertone name, 18 frets on rosewood fingerboard. Metal clamping ring on head is 11.5" OD and fingerboard is 13.5" long. Has metal pegs for tuniing. Number 22422 is stamped on inner part of wooden ring with number 25 stamped on wooden cross bar. Banjo is in very good condition. I want to sell it so I need to know what it is.
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I have from my and back is open Uncles college days (early 1920s) a Concertone banjo, 4 strings, 18 frets on rosewood keyboard, head is 11.5" max. diameter and keyboard is 13.5" long. Number 22422 is stamped on inside and 25 is stamped on the wooden crossbar. It has an open back. I want to find out what is so I can sell it.
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I've just bought my first banjo. The first thing I noticed is the strings are very high compered to a guitar. I'd say the strings are approx 6/7mm about the 12th thret.
Is trhis normal? Is it advisable to file the bridge down a little?
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purchased old kay banjo in hard case. Never used. Back of banjo is carved eagle on wood. Beautiful. Anyone know about this instrument?
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I am considering getting a few tension rings cast in bell bronze for the kenmore type range of Ludwig banjos. As any owners may know these top tension rings were cast out of really weak pot metal and are easily broken. Any one interested can also contact me off list.
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This is in reference to the Chica Banjo that has been previously posted. If there is anyone that has any info or insight on the Chicargo Banjo's that would be correct for these time references @ the late 1700's or were historically referenced for the story in the message board and classifieds. Photos available @HPPHOTO.COM
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I recently acquired a Ludwig kingston Model banjo. It is in very good condition. Does anyone have any idea what it may be worth and if it is a keeper?
Thanks for the info.
Dave Alkema
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Provinance The Jackson Banjo: This banjo had been in the Jackson family since the late 1700's. First owned by the father of LevI Jackson, the passed down from generation, to Ann Jackson Pollard; whose husband Edward Pollard, was the first mayor of London,KY. Their home was on South Main Street. The city police station is located there now. Mr. Pollard was secretary to the secretary of war under Abraham Lincoln. Mrs. Pollard was the granddaughetr of Levi Jackson, for whom The Levi Jackson State Park Of KY was Named. Jackson owned all the land where the park is located on both sides of KY 229.
The old tavern was located on the left side of the road going south where the Jackson's lived.
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