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TheChief - Posted - 08/18/2008: 08:31:04
John...I was hoping Todd would answer as to the condition of that banjo...if he says it right, it's right. I'm pretty sure he got it after Number 77, so no, it does not have a Huber ring. It would be The Blaylock.
Good luck in finding it.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
cripplecreeker - Posted - 08/18/2008: 09:24:45
John:
Here is where the banjo is for sale or trade: http://www.banjohangout.org/classif...asp?cid=6432. It is a very fine banjo - it is in great shape. I don't have any interest in Ray's sale or trade of the banjo other than I think great banjos should get in the hands of motivated pickers. It has a gold Blaylock tonering and nickel hardware. The gold on the tonering darker than when it started out. I learned they call this patina - it has a proper gold patina.
And I should say this about dealing with Sonny Osborne - buying a new one directly from him is a real treat. He gives you the straight scoop. I remember buying this banjo (brand new) from him a few years back and he sent me an e-mail that asked me to check the armrest because he wasn't perfectly pleased with this little streak on the armrest when he shipped it to me. Well, I couldn't see anything amiss but I got a package from Russell Springs, Kentucky one day later from "F. Neat" and it had a new armrest in there in case I could find the little streak. That armrest sits on a bookshelf at my place. I never found the streak. Great banjo - if someone doesn't buy it I may just buy it back from Ray.
Regards.
Todd
TheChief - Posted - 08/18/2008: 10:20:59
Thank you Todd...there's only one way to do it, the right way...the way I'd like someone to do me id I were on the other end. 
Now, if we could only get car dealers to...OH, never mind...it'll never happen! 
I think I'll call Ray and just buy the thing from him!!!!
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
Edited by - TheChief on 08/18/2008 10:25:08
cripplecreeker - Posted - 08/18/2008: 11:35:37
Now I am in a bidding war with Sonny Osborne to buy my mahogany Chief back!!! Sonny - if you need one, I have a brand spanking new armrest for sale!!! 
Regards.
Todd
P.S. If any of you haven't seen this video of the Chief playing a medley of great bluegrass classics, it's worth a watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXCd_DC7FCQ. I was recently tapping my foot to Sonny's perfect timing while sitting waiting for a conference call.
mastertone250 - Posted - 08/18/2008: 13:14:25
I hate to ask but i sure would like to see that 6 string one and the vox looking banjo...that is if it ant too much trouble:-)
Baby Earl
Stevespickn - Posted - 08/18/2008: 13:38:43
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I checked the classifieds but only found two Chiefs. Number 48 and 121. Am I looking in the wrong place?
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Rays isnt listed for sale. Its listed for trade...
http://www.banjohangout.org/classif...asp?cid=6432
Rick
re-read the ad..it is for sale.I have a mahogany Chief too, but it is NOT for sale.
Steve
Steve
Arkansas Mountain View
Osborne Chief
John J - Posted - 08/18/2008: 16:22:56
Rays isnt listed for sale. Its listed for trade...
Rick
It is listed for trade or sale for $3,595.00 plus shipping. Someone better buy this before I have to get off of my 27 style 3 to trade him for it.I already have #66.
John
Edited by - John J on 08/18/2008 16:26:29
jmillsapps - Posted - 08/18/2008: 16:58:37
I own Chief #59. I have changed the Huber ring to a Blaylock and it is a really a great banjo. I have gotten many compliments on that banjo. I requested some info from Sonny a couple of days ago on using the Drum Dial to set the head tension on my Chief and my 39 RB-75. I received a prompt reply from him and set them up to his specs and they have never sounded better. He was extremely helpfull to me even though I had purchased the Chief used from someone else. He and his banjo's are first class! Jim Millsapps
BanjoDiva - Posted - 08/18/2008: 17:20:39
quote:
Originally posted by cripplecreeker
Now I am in a bidding war with Sonny Osborne to buy my mahogany Chief back!!! Sonny - if you need one, I have a brand spanking new armrest for sale!!!
Regards.
Todd
P.S. If any of you haven't seen this video of the Chief playing a medley of great bluegrass classics, it's worth a watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXCd_DC7FCQ. I was recently tapping my foot to Sonny's perfect timing while sitting waiting for a conference call.
Todd, I'd be in there between you two if I could afford it. I love that banjo -- it sounded terrific. Diva
SB - Posted - 08/18/2008: 18:09:37
Geez.......! It's like the last piece of pizza, and
everybody is lookin at it!
John
banjoman69 - Posted - 08/19/2008: 04:52:57
Jim Millsapps, is the the Jim that played extreme banjo with the Knoxville Grass perhaps???? You are right about Sonny, heis first class and he will help any way he can.
rjanecek - Posted - 08/19/2008: 05:19:12
quote:
Rick
re-read the ad..it is for sale.I have a mahogany Chief too, but it is NOT for sale.
I understand that the ad reads that its also for sale, but its in the catagory listed as a trade. I only meant that, that is why it wouldnt show up under the "for sale" catagory.. "For Trade: Osborne Chief' anyway was just rying to help...I want it too  Rick
Greg Earnest - Posted - 08/19/2008: 05:28:06
Just wanted to let y'all here on the Chief thread know of my maple that's for sale:
http://www.banjohangout.org/classif...asp?cid=6409
I had the maple first and loved it so much that it made me want to seek out a mahogany Chief also. I got my mahogany from Sonny at IBMA last year and I have bonded so well with that instrument that I can't put it down! And the maple is way too good a banjo to just sit. . .
ge
The Prewar Gibson Banjo website
http://www.earnestbanjo.com
SB - Posted - 08/19/2008: 09:31:52
Whew!! That was close! Thanks Ray.........
jmillsapps - Posted - 08/19/2008: 16:02:01
Banjoman69, I was a founding member of the KG. I was lucky to have gotten to play music with such a talented group of guys. Except for a few years in the early 80's I played banjo with the group until we quit playing in the 90's. Thanks for remembering. Jim
jfb - Posted - 08/19/2008: 18:51:35
The hanger bracket and wood screws are a nice touch..and 25 excellent photos..wow
Woolpersteve - Posted - 08/20/2008: 04:13:41
Sonny still can claim Ugly Tuners. The ones on that banjo are technically " Crummy Ugly Tuners ".
I almost sure that is the correct term.
Steve
"The Dude abides"
banjoman69 - Posted - 08/20/2008: 04:18:00
Jim, I followed and have all the albums of Knoxville Grass, some super picking- at that time I thought you were J.D. made over-- I took from Bill Chambers who always spoke highly of you--was even at a concert around 77-78 where you broke a string at the end of your break, went away from the mic, grabbed a pack out of your back pocket, changed that string in time to walk up and take the final break- I was amazed at how fast you changed it and tuned-- I wasn't the only one amazed by that as everyone was really showing their approval by the warm show of hands.. - I live in Madisonville and only some 40 miles away was easy to take in Buddys barbecue when you guys were playing.. so sad about Glen though-- glad to see you are still a part of the banjo community!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
raypicks5 - Posted - 08/20/2008: 15:22:06
Sonny, Do you (or for that matter, anyone else) know of anybody that has replaced the original Blaylock ring in their Chief with one of Bill's new Bear Tracks rings, and what were their thoughts, comments, opinions, etc. in comparison between the two rings? I'm thinking about trying one.
And Todd, I was wondering about that little streak on the armrest near the tailpiece. Thanks for the info.
Ray
Mahog Chief #4
TheChief - Posted - 08/21/2008: 08:06:07
Ray...No, I don't know of anyone who has changed them out.
My opinion is; When you have the tone you want..which is what you have with the present Blaylock, why change to basically the same thing. Make them, Bill Blaylock, tell you the difference in the two rings.
In the old days, when you bought a Gibson or Vega...you had the same everything except appearance. Cosmetics if you will.
Bill Blaylock has one of the two best tone rings in the business right now, why change it? If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
I'm all about tone and sound...I didn't tinker once I had it right. Some do, some don't.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
Greg Earnest - Posted - 08/21/2008: 08:30:17
I'm sure the "Bear Tracks" ring is a great one. . . but I'm not doing anything to my Mahogany #18 except for changing the strings when they start to rust (I know, Sonny. . . I'm supposed to wait until one breaks!)
The Prewar Gibson Banjo website
http://www.earnestbanjo.com
double E - Posted - 08/21/2008: 21:55:16
I had never actually had my hands on an Osborne Chief untill just recently. I went to look at one that I heard was for sale and told myself the only way I was going to buy it was if it was a big difference in tone between it & the other banjos I own. Needless to say I brought it home. I love the sound & the way it plays. Now I know what all the fuss is about!!!! Hum? I wonder what a Mahoghany Chief would sound like?
double E
TheChief - Posted - 08/22/2008: 11:41:30
Hey EE...what number you got?
Send a picture of you with banjo and I'll get it on the Tribe.
Thank you.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
Edited by - TheChief on 08/22/2008 11:43:03
TheChief - Posted - 08/23/2008: 07:18:31
Bill Emerson will be joining the Tribe in a few days. He will be getting Maple number 36.
He ordered the banjo last week and it will be ready to ship Monday if all goes well.
Bill is one of the top players ever..and beside that, one of the best men I've ever had the privilege to know and call friend.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
Woolpersteve - Posted - 08/23/2008: 07:50:56
Wow!
Bill Emerson is one of the best , cleanest , most recognizable pickers ever for sure. His tone is so clear it jumps off of recordings old and new .
Theme Time has become such a staple for me .
I just hope # 36 isnt better than #35 .He doesnt need the help : )
FYI, # 35 is doing fine , getting worked like a pack mule .People definitely like the sound of it .
Sonny, Did you bet Bill 20$...? Probably not . He cant get much better and remain human .
Steve
"The Dude abides"
TheChief - Posted - 08/23/2008: 20:17:48
I am surely happy that Bill has joined us...he is truly one of the all time best..and I can't stress enough that he is the ultimate gentleman.
I didn't even offer the bet..you are so right, he can't get much better.
Just have your 20 ready come October time.
LOL
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
double E - Posted - 08/24/2008: 06:03:27
Sonny, I got #122,I think the date in it was1-6-06? I'll try and get you a picture soon as I can. What did Kristin buy? Maple or Mahoghany? By the way, I jammed with some friends last night and they loved the Chief banjo. One of my friends started pickin' it and he just couldn't lay it down. From the way he talked you might be getting another order!
double E
TheChief - Posted - 08/24/2008: 08:51:06
We're getting quite a list of "players" it seems. Blake Williams, Rob McCoury, Daniel Grindstaff, and Dana Cupp are all playing the Scout..if not full time, on a part time basis. Thing are moving right along.
Kristin has a gold Maple with Blaylock.
I can only tell you all how grateful I am for your support.
Dean...wonder who took the picture of Kristin and her Maple Chief??? It's quite good !!!
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
laceyth9 - Posted - 08/24/2008: 20:50:27
Sonny,
For those of us that don't know any better, what's the difference between the Chief and the Scout? Why would one want to play one or the other?
Tim L.
Tim Lacey (Chief #5)
www.thelaceyfamilybluegrass.com
TheChief - Posted - 08/25/2008: 10:07:47
The biggest difference is in the material used to build each..I use the best material in the world and have the best craftsmen in the world building them.. The Scout is made in China, it's a middle of the line banjo..not a beginner, not a toy, but a serious mid range banjo. The Chief is a top of the line instrument. A lifetime investment if one chooses.
Stan, maybe I could have all you guys on it. It would take a year to play.
Seriously, I hadn't given it much thought, but I guess that could be a possibility.
We haven't mentioned Jim Milsaps..a Knoxville player of note..probably one of the best in the area.. Larry Mathis is among that group too...they both have Chief banjos. I'm proud of that. Jim Smith too, but he doesn't play the banjo...he's a mandolin player..he still should have a Chief.
Keep digging.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
banjoman69 - Posted - 08/25/2008: 10:35:54
Sonny,
I'll ditto that about Jim Millsapps and Larry Mathis.. great pickers as well as great individuals.... very worthy of a Chief and vice versa
jmillsapps - Posted - 08/25/2008: 16:09:30
The Chief is as close to a real Granada as I will ever own. A sweet, sweet tone. Plays like a dream. I love mine. The checks in the mail, Sonny. ha ha Jim
maverick - Posted - 08/25/2008: 18:28:58
Hey Chief just checking in and seeing how you doing? Hope all is well !
Lifes a Garden Dig it !!
recokin - Posted - 08/25/2008: 19:43:06
Hi EE,
Your number is very near mine.
The Chief with Blaylock ring is my lifetime friend!
Koji
Chief #123
Greg Earnest - Posted - 08/26/2008: 04:44:05
How about a roll call of mahogany Chief owners? I've got #18. Last time I checked, #17 was at Gruhn's (can't believe nobody's bought it). Who else?
ge
The Prewar Gibson Banjo website
http://www.earnestbanjo.com
banjo_dan - Posted - 08/26/2008: 18:01:15
Anybody try the Dannick ring in a Chief yet? What do you prefer and why?
RayD - Posted - 08/26/2008: 21:01:26
Tribe,
Chief MP11, new design. Can't wait to get home from Afghanistan in December to play it again!
Cheers,
RayD
Banjo Stan - Posted - 08/27/2008: 04:05:41
Stay safe over there, Ray!
Thanks for your service.
 
Stan Robins
ernieb - Posted - 08/27/2008: 07:54:17
quote:
Originally posted by Greg Earnest
How about a roll call of mahogany Chief owners? I've got #18. Last time I checked, #17 was at Gruhn's (can't believe nobody's bought it). Who else?
ge
The Prewar Gibson Banjo website
http://www.earnestbanjo.com
Sorry Greg, she's not a mahogany, but I'm as proud as a brand-new daddy to finally get to hold (maple) #121 in my hands!!! You are forever in my gratitude! Ernie B "Just Dreamin'' of a Little Cabin,,,"
Edited by - ernieb on 08/28/2008 06:20:12
TheChief - Posted - 08/27/2008: 09:25:14
quote:
Originally posted by banjo_dan
Anybody try the Dannick ring in a Chief yet? What do you prefer and why?
Dana Cupp has a Dannick in his Chief and there is one in Japan. Both are well pleased. Comparing a Blaylock to Dannick...it's all according to what you want out of your banjo I guess. Both are fine tone rings..probably the finest on the market. s Sonny Osborne Banjo Company chiefbanjo@comcast.net615-824-0096 web site: www.sonnyosborne.com"IN GOD WE TRUST"
banjo_dan - Posted - 08/27/2008: 17:14:34
Thanks Sonny! I love the Blaylock rings but have never heard a Dannick in person. I'm loving the tb1 I bought from Dana with the blaylock ring it. I got to pick with Dale Reichert last weekend and he plays a Maple Chief. Man can that guy pick a banjo and after hearing his and getting to play it I want one.
Prewar3 - Posted - 08/28/2008: 03:12:28
Sonny, will you be hanging out at IBMA ( if this has already been a topic please excuse me)? Let me ask you this, If I wanted a Chief but with the heart and flower inlay do you do special orders? Jim
Jim Prewar3
I''m the guy in the white shirt, front row towards the right
TheChief - Posted - 08/28/2008: 05:52:23
Jim...I probably will be down there some..all depends on how I feel at the time.
Let me know where you are and I'll try to look you up.
s
Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
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