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For Sale

Mike Ramsey - Chanterelle Bacon Model, fitted with Elite head (sounds lovely). Few minor scratches on peghead. Spikes fitted at 6th and 7th frets. No case. Had this from new in 1998. £850
Clifford Essex Popular (pre 1919) - very good condition for age but very slight bend in neck but doesn't affect playing. Was possibly my favourite banjo. Was restored by Pete Stanley about 15 years ago. No case. Currently has nylon strings on it. £300
Nate Calkins Fretless Tackhead banjo No11 - Nylon strung and lovely thing to play. Bought October 2008 and as new. Bubinga fingerboard. Very lightweight.Check http://www.calkinsbanjos.com £300
Tyler Mountain Banjeurine - Normal size pot with short scale neck. I have fitted planetary tuners and a Fibreskin head. Comes with its own bag. Great wee thing for sessions. £150

Prices are fixed for all these and if interested can take photos and send by post or e mail. Contact Stuart Tod on 01847 821602 or 230710

F5 style mandolin. ‘Taka’, quality made, believed to be Japanese. Lovely flame maple back and maple sides with spruce top. Sunburst finish. Fancy abalone inlays. Rectangular hard case. Very good condition and sound. £450. Contact Bob Ward on 01353 741640 or for more information or pictures of either instrument. Both can be seen at Foaotmad Camps by arrangement. 1505110

Orb Banjo - 5 string Open-Back Made by Helmut Rheingans. Whyte Laydie tone-ring. Stars and Moon inlays. Scooped fingerboard. Excellent condition. Incl. hard-case. Contact: Tele: (01482) 842991 040210

Gig bag for acoustic bass guitar.New and unused. Please or 'phone 01686 650833 201209

Morris Mandolin No 12 Hand made in USA August 2001 by well respected luthier and beautifully carved, F style, scroll, dark sunburst finish, perfect condition & great sound. £775 for quick sale. Morris gig bag also available to match. Tel 01295 730209 or Ann Messenger 180809

Old 12-string Guitar "Melody" model 1200, One machine head missing (easily replaced), but otherwise in good condition & plays well. £50 ish. Tel 01295 730209 or Ann Messenger 210808

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

Wanted
(instruments, records, info, help etc)

Musicians wanted - Fiddler would like to hear from other o.t/american style musicians to jam with in N Yorkshire, I'm York based. No particular level, would just be fun to play with others! Please me. 230710

Hillbilly banjo picker, some guitar, vocals and harmonica, seeks similar for musicmaking and more, oldtime and originals, north west generally, Stoke/Manchester/Warrington-ish. Terry 01270 505018 www.myspace.com/terryearltaylor 230710

Fiddler, with a view to playing together for a couple of months, but then getting dances to play at, with callers. London/South East London. Nick Barnett 260709

Musicians wanted - Old-time fiddle player looking for musicians to jam with, possibly with a view to forming an old time string band. I have all of the required instruments, so even if you're just learning, or are simply eager to, then contact me (James)- or phone 07515900890 - located in Dunmow, Essex 260709

Old timey/bluegrass band - American guitar player looking to join such a band. Cambridge area . 161008

"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
Contact by 030408