J.B. Schall "Imperial"
Added 2018-11-13 02:23:09 +0000 UTCVery good condition antique "Imperial" banjo made by J.B. Schall with the Barrow's patented features, tailpiece, neck attachment and neck angle adjuster. 25 1/4" scale with a 10 1/2" pot.
Schall operated a large musical instrument company out of Chicago, Illinois off and on from 1870 until his sudden death during a banjo performance in 1907.
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I learned Rove Riley Rove from Tony Furtado ( <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tktwzAqwGoE" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tktwzAqwGoE</a> ) . Of course, that's hardly a source recording, but it's good, simple song, perfect for a jam (two chord songs for the win!).
Jake Tolbert
2018-11-14 21:57:34 +0000 UTCI really like this Clifton. my e mail is gratefulted@outlook.com Thanks. John Welborn Ojai Ca.
John Welborn
2018-11-13 15:03:48 +0000 UTCEmail me clifhicks@gmail.com Etsy jacked up their rates recently so I am only using it as a last resort. I have three nice banjos left and 4 oddballs that need significant restoration work. When these are sold I will go get more. If you miss this run don't worry, just email me with your price range and preferences.
Clifton Hicks
2018-11-13 12:06:09 +0000 UTCHey Clifton, Is there a central spot where you have all of the banjo’s that are still available from the 2 collections? I thought I read somewhere you had them on Etsy. Maybe I’m mistaken though.
Andrew Harrington
2018-11-13 11:55:16 +0000 UTCIf the head is really caked with grime I just scrub it clean with a damp rag and wait til it dries before filming.
Clifton Hicks
2018-11-13 03:23:50 +0000 UTCAs for cleaning banjos. I am dealing with four different collectors right now and don't know what cleaning materials they might use, if any. Before taking photos and filming I always lightly oil the wood (currently using hemp oil) and fill any cracks with beeswax. If a banjo is real grimy I'll hit it up with a soft, worn-out toothbrush first.
Clifton Hicks
2018-11-13 03:21:59 +0000 UTCI will have to teach German War (I know I'm way behind on teaching so look out for that soon). The fingerpicking pattern I came up with for that is fairly complex and involves a lot of open string pulls and crooked rythm. Straight overhand, however, it is far simpler and I think should be easy to learn.
Clifton Hicks
2018-11-13 03:16:37 +0000 UTCHey Clifton, just saw your recent performance of German War and was hoping you will teach that song soon. I asked about it when you started up this page but as far as I can tell you have not taught it yet, if you have can you let me know and I'll try and search harder for it. Also, your banjos always look so clean, what do you use to clean them? Do you apply anything onto the fretboard and headstock? Thanks, still enjoying your page.
Alex Nemet
2018-11-13 03:10:48 +0000 UTC
