Old banjo

Subject: Old banjo
From: oombanjo
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 02:23 PM

I have just acquired an old turn of the centaury 7 string, fretless banjo, 12 and a bit" pot. Art Nuevo inlays of either ivory or white/cream Bakelite, with a Dobson type 5th winder. Name on the perch pole. D Milner. Any one any info that can throw a light on it.cheers Oombanjo

Subject: RE: Old banjo
From: Banjiman
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 02:29 PM

......you've got another banjo????

Paul

Subject: RE: Old banjo
From: Leadfingers
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 02:40 PM

If we leave it overnight with my C 1900 fretted Temlett 7 string , do you think they might breed a couple of Ukes ??

Subject: RE: Old banjo
From: Big Mick
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 02:43 PM

Damn, I knew Dan Milner was an old fart, but I had no idea he had been around that long...... wait .....which century?

All kidding aside, you might want to PM Liam's Brother. His name is Dan Milner, and the coincidence is striking. He might be able to help you.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Old banjo
From: GUEST,Liam's Brother
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 03:20 PM

Yes. That's my banjo alright. It was stolen from underneath my foot at Snow Hill Station in Birmingham in 1961 while I was waiting for a train to Crewe. Thank God you've found it.
Dan Milner

Subject: RE: Old banjo
From: oombanjo
Date: 05 Nov 08 - 05:19 PM

If that's right it has come a long way it was bought in an auction in Driffield by the best uke players over here East yorkshire about 12 years ago. that was the first time that I saw it.it has taken me all that time to get him to part with it, it cost me one old arch top and a flat top in exchange.I was just about to get it converted into a 5 string by Dave Stacey. Liams Brother give me a pm cheers Oombanjo

Subject: RE: Old banjo
From: oombanjo
Date: 06 Nov 08 - 10:31 AM

keep on pluck'n!

Subject: RE: Old banjo
From: GUEST,Jim
Date: 06 Nov 08 - 11:49 AM

Try asking at banjohangout.org

Subject: RE: Old banjo
From: kendall
Date: 06 Nov 08 - 11:57 AM

Possession of stolen property is a serious crime in this country.

Subject: RE: Old banjo
From: oombanjo
Date: 06 Nov 08 - 12:44 PM

Kendell read all the thread, and don't jump to conclusions. cheers Oombanjo

Subject: RE: Old banjo
From: Fortunato
Date: 06 Nov 08 - 06:57 PM

Kendall's wit is best taken with fluids, and yet he delivers the payoff with setup most implicit.

Subject: RE: Old banjo
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 07 Nov 08 - 04:05 AM

New song challenge?
Set this thread to "The Old bamboo" from "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"