Matthew banjo [no serial no.]

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Photographs, serial numbers and production information for George P. Matthew, banjo maker c.1880-1920

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From Steven Watson on 5/3/2026 3:06:10 AM

Hi all. I've got a banjo with 'Geo P. Matthew' on the inside of the dowel, no serial number. It was evidently distributed by Barnett Samuel and Sons, with 'B.S. Dulcet' on the back of the headstock. I linked a photo to this group and also uploaded a video. If anyone has any further information I'd be very interested. Thanks, Steven

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	Stephen John Prior says: 5/3/2026 4:14:39 AM Very nice example Steven and some fine playing too, thankyou. Have you checked out Matthew on Vintage banjo maker website. No idea, yet, on how many banjos he produced but his serial numbers went well in 5 digits. Plus he made the Star trade mark banjos and other unstamped banjos for the trade.
	Steven Watson says: 5/3/2026 4:29:29 AM Thanks Stephen. Yes I saw the VBM site, very useful. I hadn't heard of Star banjos -- will look up. (All this historical banjo stuff is still very new to me!) The other thing I meant to mention is that it has a seven-string tailpiece. I wasn't sure what this might mean, if anything.
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