Tech: no name banjo has a round silver circle

Subject: Tech: no name banjo has a round silver circle
From: GUEST,Rhonda Stock
Date: 25 Aug 11 - 06:13 PM

The circle on the headstock is silver, very shiny almost like a CD. It has 2 circles on it that intertwine, very heavy my friend has had it for 50 years. No name on it anywhere. Can anyone help? I have pics

Thank you

Subject: RE: Tech: no name banjo has a round silver circle
From: GUEST,999
Date: 25 Aug 11 - 06:31 PM

Say where to see some pics.

Subject: RE: Tech: no name banjo has a round silver circle
From: olddude
Date: 25 Aug 11 - 09:26 PM

A deering has two circles on it but it also has an eagle. this may very well be some custom made banjo. There are many quality makers that do one of a kind work. The fact that it is very heavy tells me it is no asian banjo ... probably a very valuable instrument. What is the wood? Maple?

Subject: RE: Tech: no name banjo has a round silver circle
From: GUEST,Jon
Date: 25 Aug 11 - 10:00 PM

There are quite a few Asian "Masterclones" that weigh a fair bit around.

Subject: RE: Tech: no name banjo has a round silver circle
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 26 Aug 11 - 04:09 AM

My 21 year old Aria [ Korean ] Masterclone is a seriously heavy banjo.

Dave H

Subject: RE: Tech: no name banjo has a round silver circle
From: GUEST,jon
Date: 26 Aug 11 - 07:03 AM

And I'd imagine a very good banjo?

Subject: RE: Tech: no name banjo has a round silver circle
From: GUEST,guestRhondaStock
Date: 26 Aug 11 - 06:57 PM

To guest999, I have pictures on my computer, can I upload to this site or can you give me a way to send to you? I have never played this banjo, belongs to a friend who is wanting to sell it.

Thanks

Rhonda

Subject: RE: Tech: no name banjo has a round silver circle
From: GUEST,guestRhondaStock
Date: 26 Aug 11 - 07:00 PM

To olddude:   There is no eagle on it. My friend says she has had it about 50 years, I do have pictures.

Thanks

Rhonda

Subject: RE: Tech: no name banjo has a round silver circle
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Aug 11 - 07:33 PM

Rhonda,

If you have pics loaded to your computer, get one or two into the Google Images search. There is a facility there that will search all images and see if any match. If the symbol is on GI, it may lead to a few words that say what the make is.

If that doesn't work, email me at

irishancestry at gmail dot com

Subject: RE: Tech: no name banjo has a round silver circle
From: GUEST,guestRhondaStock
Date: 26 Aug 11 - 07:36 PM

To Guest @ irishancestry

Thank you will try that first!

Subject: RE: Tech: no name banjo has a round silver circle
From: GUEST,guestRhondaStock
Date: 26 Aug 11 - 07:39 PM

I tried to search for images on google, no luck. irishancestry, if you don't mind will email you 2 pics I have. My email is [e-mail]

Thank you so much!