Serial Number: Serial numbers are not available. White Mountain (1) ARCHIVED TOPIC: Vintage Windsor Whirle Banjo, Please note this is an archived topic, so it is locked and unable to be replied to. Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. The walnut neck is fitted with an ebony veneer fretboard and the tuner buttons are carved bone. Most are the crude large and deep hoop tack-head tubs of the minstrel era whilst some are even six-and seven- string unfretted instruments over eighty years old that were never intended for anything more ambitious than an elementary vamping accompaniment Neither are worth spending any money on. See A Complete Guide to the Instruments of the Banjo Family, London: Clifford Essex Music Company, Ltd., no date, p. 5. The tuners have been replaced with the Pre-war Chicago Musical Instrument strip tuners typical of late 1930s Gibsons. Precision molded polypropylene is reinforced with fiberglass for additional strength. Fairbanks (5) Schaller 5. Precision molded polypropylene is reinforced with fiberglass for additional strength. Carbon & ceramic seal faces with stainless steel cup and spring with EPDM rubber. Originally these slot head banjos would be intended for a mix of gut and steel strings, suitable for classical banjo players, but functional . http://www.shlomomusic.com/zitherbanjo.htmBill.Owww.bluegrassminstrels.co.uk, Edthebanjo - Posted-07/30/2009: 02:54:03. Windsor acquired a thorough knowledge of wood and metal working and by 1887 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. Colour photographs used in this catalogue may not accurately reflect true colours. Selling and valuing online since 1997. I say if it is a zither banjo, and you can get it for less than $300 in good to go condition, buy it. Recording King (16) However I can put up with that for the moment while I get myself up to speed. ~, 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. offered a large discount on catalogue prices, their lower-priced Home is where the Banjo is .x. You can contact the auctioneer on +44 (0)1883 743323 for more information. destroyed in an enemy air raid. 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. Find and buy Stringed Instruments Banjo Stringed Instruments Banjo Windsor. 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. Search. pupils. SAME DAY SHIPPING on orders placed before 2 EST (M-F). The original ivory nut is cracked and the little 5th string peg is missing. I wish I could afford it. 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. Ome (10) It was built around 1920. With picks it has a nice crisp tone. 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. been called Castle" and he adopted the silhouette of Windsor Castle Joel Hooks - Posted-09/12/2019: 07:40:22. Scottish Pete - Posted-09/10/2019: 22:55:47, Scottish Pete - Posted-09/11/2019: 05:11:56. Gold Tone (35) published a 50-page booklet "How a Zither-Banjo is Made". The latter were always "non- standard" so that a 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. 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. Ramsey (3) 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. a wood-working plant in Mott Street). 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Those wood rim models are really nice banjos. The walnut neck is fitted with an ebony veneer fretboard and the tuner buttons are carved bone. Vega (20) Stainless steel ball handles abrasive and corrosive liquids and increases product cycle life. The metal rim, head and tension hoop assembly drops into this pot and the tailpiece was neatly inlayed into the wooden pot. Sign up for our newsletter and you'll receive special offers and product announcements right in your inbox. '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.' I'll keep you posted.Re busking. Thanks for posting. Peterquote:Originally posted by deke46I`m right here Steve :-),Hi Pete, nice little banjo you have there. See details. Gibson (85) Listing Ended. Peghead Nation Instructor Evie Ladin Hi Pete. The heel shape is nice but again differs from the early wood rims. ARCHIVED TOPIC: Windsor Popular 5 string . Perfect Touch 2. How much is it going for? instruments branded with the retailer's name as maker. 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. At school, Arthur Windsor had The valve opens and closes with very little pressure on the handle. THE AUCTION I'd guess it was 1920's but unless someone has an earlier catalog it's a bit of a mystery to date. 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. A turn of the century English banjo - trying to keep up with the times! 7:25 PM. DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. Helix (3) There were so many old English banjos in those days and Windsor made the most with many models and variations. The calfskin head diameter ranges from 8 inch to 9 inch on Windsor banjos so they are not big sounding. These banjos go for big bucks. CONDITIONS OF SALE1. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. 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. This booklet was probably published during the early 1970s. activities. 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. Ibanez (1) resonator-type back. It does not appear in any of the twenties catalogues. A typical Windsor feature is the 5th string tunnel which eliminates the 5th string tuner on the neck typical of most banjos. Sale from more than 350 dealers. 6 five string banjo, with 9" skin and geometric mother of pearl inlay to the . I'd guess it was 1920's but unless someone has an earlier catalog it's a bit of a mystery to date. ARCHIVED TOPIC: Windsor banjos. 2. Lot 1571 'The Whirle' Windsor banjo ukulele, case; also a Savana banjo ukulele, case and a banjo mandolin, Previous Lot. Second Life Banjo--Ca (3) Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. 46. 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. deuceswilde - Posted-06/27/2009: 14:46:39, Yes, is it a closed back take on the Dobson patent (top tension)? All Rights Reserved. Works". instruments became known in the trade as "pawnshop banjos". 'Taylor (both of whom were first-class banjo Hatfield (2) Windsor. Frank Neat (1) In 1928 Windsor brought out his Click on the small picture to enlarge it. 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. Paramount (4) Watch the auction as a guest . A five string Windsor banjo Patent No. DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. Pisgah (1) Case is tattered up. In 1928 Windsor brought out his famous 'hollow arm' zither-banjo with its revolutionary resonator-type back. 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. Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. Huber (7) 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. manufactures of the day, every part of the instruments made by Windsor & Sullivan (7) Email Newsletter. Hopkins (1) a household name. 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? But if it's not a zither banjo, it may well be worthwhile, but we'd have to see pix to know.Bill, banjonz - Posted-06/27/2009: 14:31:56. Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. Sell a Banjo. + 11 GBP Shipping. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. I find them perfect for quiet home playing clawhammer or fingerstyle. 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. This auction is live! Custom Made (1) Thanks so much for taking the time to feedback. Stainless steel ball handles abrasive and corrosive liquids and increases product cycle life. 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 have seen folks giving them dates of 1880-1900. 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. Windsor made instruments for other firms and would copy It is an instrument that you no longer get in this quality, or only for much more money. BUY, SELL & VALUE Windsor Banjo - FIND TODAY's SELECTED Windsor Banjo offered FOR SALE, BEST OFFER and Auction. Taylor were fashioned in the Newhall street factory, including all the metal They look nice on walls, though. PTFE self-lubricating stem bushings and seats cannot stick or bind. A Windsor Premier banjo model 3, nut to bridge 26.5 inches, 22 frets, with chrome body and open back, . The firm ceased to exist in December 1940 when the factory was banjos. where they would be offered for sale for as much as 50%, below the catalogue Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. 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. Please try again. Shipping: We recommend - Post My Parcels - Tel:- 01202 530 537 Website:- www.postmyparcels.com or They also supplied many of their cheaper stock instruments branded with the retailer's name as maker. 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