A cheap one may only be about 50. 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. All Rights Reserved , Collings 001 Mh Mahogany Steel String Guitar Natural, 2012, Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Classic 4 Black, 2014, SOLD Rickenbacker Electro D12 Doubleneck Steel Guitar Copper, 1953, Reduced Fender Antigua Telecaster Crafted in Japan, 2002 2004, SOLD Gretsch G6199 Billy Bo Jupiter Thunderbird Red, 2006, SOLD!!! 22234, No. In January, Windsor & Taylor organised the Birmingham 1 departures/day. A turn of the century English banjo - trying to keep up with the times! (Also gives you all the specs) My Ideal Number 8 was a modest 3 pounds 12s 6d! FEATURES The new MLEV100A LEV utilizes a larger, higher torque motor to power through thick liquids and demanding applications. Planet Waves 12. The Banjo Challenge; Find a Teacher. On the peg head it is stamped Windsor number 10 and the badge is missing. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BIDDING FOR. They are not suited to bluegrass or frailing, in fact I have never considered them suitable for anything. ).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. As a young man, Arthur Octavius ).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. *this departure is leaving tomorrow. You will see that the Deluxe Number 3 was close to top of the range, selling for 24 pounds in 1931. Alternatively packing can be done at the buyers cost and the buyer can then arrange a courier to collect. 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. We ship UPS, FedEx and LTL freight carriers throughout the United States. About a month ago there was someone on BHO that is quite knowledgeable about Windsors. 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. . It's really difficult to find history on old Windsors that aren't Zither banjos. Richelieu (1) It's in the original case which is stamped from Windsors.Pics coming up. This auction is live! This banjo is circa 1900 to 1915. Binding: Paperback catalogue and loose sheets, The catalogue not only gives pictures but prices for the actual banjos, cases, fittings, etc. Slingerland (1) the largest maker of fretted . This is done at the buyers cost and risk, please note that due to the specialist and delicate nature of items it is not always possible to obtain insurance. That close fit style resonator is really nice. 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. Weymann (2) You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. Given away free of charge, it helped sell the instruments which were already However I can put up with that for the moment while I get myself up to speed. 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. Please try again. Cool little banjo. IDEAL MODEL NO 8 A cracking banjo to play. 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. Similarly, the lacquer finish which has a lovely vintage patina shows some indications that it was redone decades ago. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. Those wood rim models are really nice banjos. Taylor had begun to teach the banjo in 1881 and had first met Windsor in Check timetables and book your tickets with Rome2rio. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. fretted instruments. DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. 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. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. He had his own bench in a corner of his factory Shipping: We recommend - Post My Parcels - Tel:- 01202 530 537 Website:- www.postmyparcels.com or banjos, zither-banjos, banjolins and mandolin-banjos was wide because, they It does not appear in any of the twenties catalogues. Edited by - BanjoNose on 09/10/2019 01:53:50. Deke where are you ? 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. By 1887, Arthur Octavius Windsor had a small factory building Coffins and fabricating metal hardware. V" - 2" SINGLE UNION SPINWELD VALVES FEATURES Precision molded in glass reinforced polypropylene for strength and chemical resistance PTFE seats for smooth and proper sealing characteristics EPDM O-rings to handle most fertilizers and many chemicals Double O-rings in stem area for extra sealing protection Interlocking body and end plate to allow easy thread connection when installing valves V" - 2" SINGLE UNION VALVES FEATURES Precision molded in glass reinforced polypropylene for strength and chemical resistance PTFE seats for smooth and proper sealing characteristics Double *Prices are pre-tax. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. Stainless steel bolts. I'm keen to stop hogging it and move it on to someone who who will persevere more than me. Bacon & Day (8) price. Unfortunately, your registration has been declined by the auctioneer. pupils. I'd guess it was 1920's but unless someone has an earlier catalog it's a bit of a mystery to date. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. Joel Hooks - Posted-09/12/2019: 07:40:22. Catalogue Reproduced below are pages from the Windsor catalogue issued in the 1930's, this was probably the last catalogue the Company issued. Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. Used - Very Good. In Antiques, Silver, Collectables, Jewelry and In. 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. I say if it is a zither banjo, and you can get it for less than $300 in good to go condition, buy it. This one is very clean chrome plated and I suspect that it was replated sometime in the later 20th century. Also, my short-term memory''s not as sharp as it used to be. Ome (10) Pisgah (1) 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. Vega (20) The problem was usually the same - action too high with no proper adjustment. 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. White City, London, which was most impressive and did much to make the open-back banjos. Zither Banjos have a unique sound that some (obviously) don't find appealing. instruments ever known in this country. There is very minor chipping to the inlay edging to the rear of the wooden pot (please see pictures). Kay (2) 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. 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. 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. I had problems getting a lower action, there was no adjustment. Privacy Policy, Alsco Industrial Products | banjovalves.com. Browse By Brand. Ramsey (3) 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. My friend picked one up for fiver, and got a really good deal (not a Windsor though). Thanks Pete. I'm constantly looking for interesting and unusual items from the past which I would like to share with you. These concerts became regular affairs (at which the leading "furniture". a household name. Translation options: Translation options: Lot. Windsor was famous for decades for its banjos, the factory in . A five string Windsor banjo Patent No. 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. Precision molded polypropylene is reinforced with fiberglass for additional strength. But it's a rare bird and a very cool Windsor. Please register now so you are approved to bid when auction starts. 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? Windsor acquired a thorough knowledge of wood and metal working and by 1887 Hi Pete. We've been notified and are looking into it. 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. 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. ARCHIVED TOPIC: Windsor banjo, Please note this is an archived topic, so it is locked and unable to be replied to. Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. 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. Hatfield (2) Many of these old attic discoveries and junk shop finds are virtually useless as musical instruments. Recording King (16) Ball is diamond turned, after molding, to make it spherically perfect, which provides precise contact between ball and seats. ""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. The Windsor Popular Model 7 Zither Banjo - Circa 1910 - Antique - 5 Strings. '. 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I don't want to hijack this thread, but is it worth me posting it up in another for you to look at? 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. We are open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern standard time. Stainless steel ball handles abrasive and corrosive liquids and increases product cycle life. i can remember him playing it to me when i was a lad. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. This booklet was probably published during the early 1970s. Instructions given by telephone are accepted at the senders risk and must be confirmed in writing.3. A typical Windsor feature is the 5th string tunnel which eliminates the 5th string tuner on the neck typical of most banjos. I find them perfect for quiet home playing clawhammer or fingerstyle. | 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. You can contact the auctioneer on +44 (0)1883 743323 for more information. 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. They did business together for some time before entering into ~, 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. set aside for him in the factory to enable him to carry on with his teaching He may bid on behalf of the vendor for all goods which are being offered, subject to reserve or at the Auctioneers discretion.The highest bidder shall be the buyer except in the case of a dispute. instruments branded with the retailer's name as maker. @deke46 Do you have the full Windsor catalogues from the 20s and 30s? Selling and valuing online since 1997. CONDITIONS OF SALE1. Peghead Nation Instructor Evie Ladin When taking the bus from La Sarre La Sarre Terminus, you can travel with Maheux. 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