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Silver Bell time

Posted by jbalch on Saturday, May 25, 2013

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My friend Jim McLellan came by to share his latest ideas for playing single-string improv. on the tenor banjo.

The visit prompted me to spend some real quality time with this beautiful old 1925 B&D silver Bell #2.

This may be the COOLEST instrument I've ever owned....



3 comments on “Silver Bell time”

mainejohn Says:
Saturday, May 25, 2013 @4:43:19 AM

It looks brand new. Never owned one, but have played a few plecs. They're the best! I love the flange.

jbalch Says:
Saturday, May 25, 2013 @4:48:30 AM


The silver plating on this one is thick. It shines line a new coin. I think the "F" hole flanges are the best design ever.

This very unusual banjo has (factory original) engraved inlay like a few RARE #5 models from the same period. It is probably a one-off custom piece.

Best of all, this banjo has "the" classic silver bell sound.

GSCarson Says:
Sunday, May 26, 2013 @10:52:04 AM

Nice!

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