As already mentioned the factory burned down in I think December 1940, so it's at least that old. Translation options: Translation options: Lot. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. 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? I did eventaually find a really nice banjo (don't remember the make) with an etched brass resonator and hoop which was filled in with colours. La Sarre to Montreal. If so you may be one of the very few people who can shed some light on my Premier. Find and buy Stringed Instruments Banjo Stringed Instruments Banjo Windsor. If the necks straight with good frets i would say 250 a very fair price. 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. ""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 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. Recording King (16) They are all unique and offer varied and accomplished banjo teaching backgrounds. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. 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. Please try again. It looks close to the Popular 2 from the `30`sWindsor catalogue and I have been unable to find any reference to the "Unique", perhaps the maple neck accounts for the uniqueness(? I'd guess it was 1920's but unless someone has an earlier catalog it's a bit of a mystery to date. Reinforced nylon stem more than triples the strength of the standard 1" LEV. instruments became known in the trade as "pawnshop banjos". Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. tested every instrument before it left the factory. 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. The tension hoop is also the less desirable rebated type. Major advantage is its weight = less than 3kg or around 6 pounds. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RECOMMEND YOU OBTAIN CONDITION REPORTS PRIOR TO MAKING BIDS. 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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. 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). a wood-working plant in Mott Street). 1885 whilst trying to find a good banjo of English make to sell to his I`m right here Steve :-),Hi Pete, nice little banjo you have there. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. 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. The original ivory nut is cracked and the little 5th string peg is missing. In 1928 Windsor brought out his famous 'hollow arm' zither-banjo with its revolutionary resonator-type back. Please register now so you are approved to bid when auction starts. ARCHIVED TOPIC: Vintage Windsor Whirle Banjo, Please note this is an archived topic, so it is locked and unable to be replied to. 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. Good luck,LewLew SternChief SurgeonLittle Bear Banjo HospitalArlington, VA"Working To Rescue Vintage Banjos From Modernity"WEBSITE:http://www.littlebearbanjohospital.com, Bill Rogers - Posted-06/27/2009: 12:37:24, I think that's a zither banjo. where they would be offered for sale for as much as 50%, below the catalogue PTFE self-lubricating stem bushings and seats cannot stick or bind. '. 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. The head is 11.5 inches with an 8.5 velum and the banjo is 33 inches long. In January, Windsor & Taylor organised the Birmingham We provide this information for . Carbon & ceramic seal faces with stainless steel cup and spring with EPDM rubber. Privacy Policy and If you continue, we will assume that you agree to, http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/151390, http://www.hobgoblin.com/local/37X1177-u-page.htm, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Windsor-Whirlarms=65%3A12, http://www.zither-banjo.org/pages/windsornew.htm, http://www.shlomomusic.com/zitherbanjo.htm, http://www.whitetreeaz.com/vintage/brit3.htm, '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. 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 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. 'Taylor (both of whom were first-class banjo I think it's from the 40s or 50s and in the right hands it still sounds fine. 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. Views: 76. Morgan Monroe (1) Scottish Pete - Posted-09/13/2019: 03:31:26. Bacon (6) Other Banjo-Related Topics It has been living in a hard case for too long so any help would be appreciated. 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. '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.' 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. This auction is live! The heel shape is nice but again differs from the early wood rims. Rickard (1) 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. This thread also puts them as late 1930s - scroll to the bottom for a catalogue page and photos of instrument and badge. 24-volt available. 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. Maybe just as a collectors curio and that's about all.Bill.Owww.bluegrassminstrels.co.uk, diarmaid - Posted-06/28/2009: 08:46:46, Hannah, the Wndsor banjos went from some pretty crappy zither banjos to some really nice copies of paramounts and some of the other leading brands, depending on the particular model (excluding the zither banjos) if you can get one for the right price, they can be excellent banjos, my first banjo was a Windsor premier and it sounded grandheres a middleof the road Windsor banjo thats really pretty good value. 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. The problem was usually the same - action too high with no proper adjustment. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. 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"Modele De Luxe" The "Artiste's" Model The "Popular" Models "Ideal" and "Eclipse" Models Ladies' Banjos His favourite haunt was the Landor Road area (it's still there).The storey goes that one Saturday evening he was busking outside one of the pubs when the landlord came out and said, "What the hell are you doing busking outside my pub? price. (In addition to the Newhall Street factory, he had sawmills and Watch the auction as a guest You have been outbid. 3 hrs, We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Stainless steel ball handles abrasive and corrosive liquids and increases product cycle life. Find the travel option that best suits you. Used - Very Good. If it's anything like mine though, I bet it sounds amazing.Price wise, depending on whether it needs a set up, how it plays/sounds etc, somewhere in the region 150 to 250, maybe a bit more if you can find someone who really wants it. The metal rim, head and tension hoop assembly drops into this pot and the tailpiece was neatly inlayed into the wooden pot. Media Media. Gibson (85) one-piece backs on his cheaper models. -, All Banjo Corporation catalogs and technical brochures, LIQUID HANDLING PRODUCTS FOR THE AG RETAILER. Weymann (2) We've been notified and are looking into it. Windsor made instruments for other firms and would copy Diagnostic options include cycle counts, voltage and temperature. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BIDDING FOR. Copyright 2023 - Priory Antiques Website by Vaccoda. @deke46 Do you have the full Windsor catalogues from the 20s and 30s? Self-aligning ball moves freely against the PTFE seats for smooth operation. The vellum is in good nick but the vanish finish is all cracked and "distressed" with age. The walnut neck is fitted with an ebony veneer fretboard and the tuner buttons are carved bone. Maheux. Wildwood (3) All Rights Reserved. Is this 1930s Windsor catalog available online some where or has it been scanned? White Mountain (1) Thanks Pete. The 8-3/4 inch Calfskin head would be the fullest sounding of the Windsor banjos of this period. 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. Harmony (2) Fender (8) Enoch (2) A Windsor Premier banjo model 3, nut to bridge 26.5 inches, 22 frets, with chrome body and open back, . 6 five string banjo, with 9" skin and geometric mother of pearl inlay to the . Selling and valuing online since 1997. zither banjo from the "1917" and "1931" catalogues. Unlike other Stephen John Prior - Posted-09/13/2019: 02:58:09. Alvarez (5) 1 hr, 'Ron Coleman Outlaw five string banjo neck in curly maple' 3 hrs, 'What's w/ all of the aviation near misses lately ? ' They did business together for some time before entering into However I can put up with that for the moment while I get myself up to speed. Privacy Policy, Alsco Industrial Products | banjovalves.com. -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. FEATURES FKM seals. *Against a lot denotes that VAT will be charged on the hammer price Shipping: Lawrences can arrange packing and postage via Royal Mail Parcelforce or by Royal Mail special delivery dependant on their suitability. ARCHIVED TOPIC: Windsor banjos. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Serial Number: Serial numbers are not available. ARCHIVED TOPIC: Windsor 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. "furniture". Flinthill (2) Then join the classic banjo ning group and learn the proper way to play it. Thanks for posting. The Windsor Ideal Economy Model Zither Banjo, Circa 1895. ThanksPeter, Stephen John Prior - Posted-09/08/2019: 11:45:41. Welcome to Alsco Industrial Products! Originally these slot head banjos would be intended for a mix of gut and steel strings, suitable for classical banjo players, but functional . 3 hrs, We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Valve can be turned off to stop flow 3 WAY BOTTOM LOAD VALVES FEATURES Stainless steel bolts Precision molded in fiberglass reinforced polypropylene IV2" - 2" NOZZLE VALVES FEATURES Lightweight hose end valve for convenient transfer of liquids into drums, tanks etc Angled end flange with 8" long polypropylene fill spout All stainless steel bolts REPAIR KIT INCLUDES: Ball Body gasket Thrust washer Ball seats Upper stem bushing Stem o-ring. 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