Isbell banjo

Subject: Isbell banjo
From: GUEST,Adam B.
Date: 10 Oct 05 - 08:58 PM

I recently purchased a banjo that has the inscription "The Isbell Artist" I am told that the company was only around for the year of 1894 but cannot find much information about it. Anyone out there also have an Isbell banjo or know where I can find information about them?

Adam B.

Subject: RE: Isbell banjo
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 12:14 PM

Two banjo makers named Isbell listed here http://www.mugwumps.com/AmerInstMkr.html. They may give clues to further searches.
Quack!
Geoff the Duck.