BOWLIN CUSTOM NYLGUT STRING SALE

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BOWLIN 1865 BANJO CLUB

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A group of owners or want to be owners of a Bowlin 1865 Fretless Banjo. To help each other bring out the best in this banjo.

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From John Bowlin on 10/18/2011 5:20:28 PM

I have a few sets of my custom antique Strings for sale. These are the same strings that I put on my 1865 banjos when I build them. Price for ONE set postage paid is $30.00. Or TWO sets for $50.00 Postage paid. Email me to place your order. old5@msn.com

3 Comments
	J-Walk says: 12/6/2011 4:10:39 PM John, what are the string gauges? And how does your set differ from normal "Minstrel" Nylguts? No offense, my friend, but that price seems a bit extravagant.
	John Bowlin says: 12/6/2011 8:54:34 PM Mine are Heavy GUAGE #76 -A wound #94 #85 #76. They cost me $5.30 each, and I antique each string. plus I pay the shipping. I have to spend at least $500 dollars to place an order from Italy. They last over 5 years. How much would you charge John?
	J-Walk says: 12/7/2011 5:36:30 AM Now that you explain it, the price seems very reasonable. I had no idea you paid $5.30 for a string.
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