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One of our members reports that his advert here "collected interest from some European cheque fraudsters who target musical instrument sellers". You have been warned!!

Clifford Essex Concert Grand banjo , all original, superb. I have been advised by banjo afficionados who know the going rate, not to accept less than £1.500 for this banjo. But I might be persuaded to take a smidge less! please me 240708

Banjo Newletters - Approx 30 1984 - present - free in return for postage. Call John Woodman on 01664 464392 or 01624 824208 200308

Old-time Music -12 issues 19872/72 - free in return for postage. Call John Woodman on 01664 464392 or 01624 824208 200308

Gibson A1 Snakehead 1923. Blackface, original tuners (they work but could do with replacing), tailpiece and case. Scratch plate is missing. Recently re-fretted, no cracks or repairs. Finish is not perfect but not bad. Lovely tone. Photos can be mailed upon request. £1600 Contact Dave Tricker 01394 383982 (Suffolk) or 110208

Double Bass. Half size. Chinese, About 6 years old. High quality bridge, tailstrap, strings and setup by John Vickers of Vintage Strings. Offers around £400. or phone Keith or Cathy on 0117 924 8817 220807

'CMF Martian' 5-string banjo. One-of-a-kind, custom made. Solid Brazilian Rosewood, abalone inlay, made in 1960's by Larry Brown. Great condition. GBP 2,400.00 ONO. Call Jessie 07762 168813.140607

Martin HD-28 1989 dreadnought acoustic guitar, serial no. 488771, including Geib case. £1,100 Sterling. or call Andy Imms on 01189 701202 for details 280507

Martin HD-28VS vintage series guitar. 1998. serial no. 645298. Near mint condition. Including Geib HSC. Original owner. £1850 ovno. Contact Dave Marshall 01252 657609 or For full spec see: http://www.mguitar.com/guitars/choosing/guitars.php?p=z&g=g&m=HD-28VS 070407

Mandolin for sale: 1933 Gibson A40[?] mandolin and original case, £1,100. Contact Phil Crookes or phone 0114 2580367 (Sheffield). 181206

Vintage Fender Stratocaster (not exactly old time!) Ser No S916813. 1979. Rosewood fingerboard, sunburst body, fixed bridge (no tremelo), recent hard case. 1 or 2 small finish chips which makes it look a little 'bluesy' otherwise it is in very good condition. 1 replaced pot (original is in the case). £775. Bob Ward on 01353 741640 or 181206


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Wanted
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"Riley-Baker Perfected Banjo" - Looking for information and advice on/quotes for minor restoration needed for this, an aluminium five string banjo, possibly late 1890s. Andy or call 07812 114257. 160808

Fiddle wanted - I would appreciate the offer of a fiddle to practice on until I know more about them to be able to buy a new or better one. So, if you have one lying around the house, it would be much appreciated by this 'new' musician. Thanks, 240708

Paul Catterall (banjo) wants to find others in south London for old time jam. Try before you buy: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ciG43Jdz77Y
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Wanted: "Goodbye Babylon", 6 CD Box set by Dust to Digital, US 2004. Please contact Mike Feist 01943 464647 041007

Bluegrass mandolin player looking for anything going in the London area. Contact Chris Tulloch by 210607

Wanted:12-string guitar wanted, preferably old and cheap-ish but playable! Around £150? Chris Taylor 01227 750392 or 210507

Wanted : Steel Girders four 7"x4" x 10ft and four 7"x4" x 15 to 20 ft - what's the connection with Old-Time ? ... these are required for a barn which may hold a session or two when repaired ! John O'Connell Tel. 01558 668486 or 100507

Wanted: Left handed open backed 5 string banjo. Call Jock Tyldesley 01691 791500 or 181206


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