Gretsch 1883 Banjo - £150 £150 Nottingham

[malbass]

Having a bit of a clear out so up for sale here is my Gretsch 1883 Banjo. I got this about 10 years ago and learnt a few tricks but never really got the hang of it, time for someone else to have a go. Hasn't left the house, so is in fantastic condition - would probably benefit from a new set of strings though. I've got some books that I used to learn what little I know - will include these in the deal.

 

I don't have a case for this so collection/meet-up is the only option. I live in Nottingham but happy to travel an hour or two if that helps.

[bass_dinger]

Can you remind us how these instruments are traditionally tuned, please?

 

[Wombat]

With a hammer 🤣

[malbass]

[bass_dinger]

17 minutes ago, Wombat said:

With a hammer 🤣

You're not taking this seriously! 🤣

 

7 minutes ago, malbass said:

So, open G, with re-entrant tuning (high G, like a ukulele), three strings tuned D G B (like a guitar).

 

Anyone who has fingerpicked a guitar will be able to find their way around this instrument.

 

 

 

 

[odub]

I have that very same Banjo, and those very same books!  I'm also at a similar stage of development.