period banjos

[coffey]

does anyone know where you can buy 1861-1865 banjos?

[Old Cremona]

http://www.bernunzio.com/

I didn't see anything older than 1870 in their current inventory, but occasionally they do. Banjos that old are somewhat rare, and often not in a condition to be played.

[jasonw]

You may want to try the following as well for repros. Not sure about originals. Good luck!

http://www.chloesgarden.com/Banjos%20on%20Web/Banjos.htm

http://www.minstrelbanjo.com/index.html

[lukegilly13]

Jordon,
Use the search function...I think there are a couple of threads in existence that cite good sources for period correct banjos.

[lukegilly13]

Here are some:
http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18374&highlight=banjos
http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2761&highlight=banjos
http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17245&highlight=banjos

[coffey]

thanks luke and everybody else I got all i needed.

[mehrsam]

Jordan,

Sent you a PM...

[Eric Burke]

http://www.bernunzio.com/item.php?sku=0711384

God it's just so beautiful. Where's the lottery when you need it?

[Danny]

http://www.bernunzio.com/item.php?sku=0711384

God it's just so beautiful. Where's the lottery when you need it?

Eric -

At least it's not the kind of instrument a soldier would have brought on campaign -- way too fancy for our purposes there.

On an unrelated point, I see that this instrument was modified at some time. View 06 clearly shows that the fingerboard once extended to butt up against the rim at the slot made for it there. It's been cut back to a semi-circle edge to open up a scooped neck area exposed to the lower neck joint, probably for the reason "original banjo style" players prefer a scooped neck . ( "guitar style" banjo players didn't need a scoop)

Dan Wykes

[Canebrake Rifle Guards]

Purty- I like Bernunzio, bought a couple of instruments from them and real happy with them.

Did any of you see that original Boucher that showed up at Cedar Creek a year or two ago? Wow

Greg Starbuck

[zeked45]

Bob Flesher banjos are a bit pricey but have an excellent tune. I purchased the Boucher in Feb. and I love it. He had excellent service and was very helpful.

http://www.flesherbanjo.com/minstrel.html