Display

The Guildford Banjo Jamboree is proud to present a UNIQUE display of RARE, FINE and HANDCRAFTED instruments.
Alan Funk	White Swallow Banjos from South Australia will be attending with a range of their finely crafted instruments in traditional styles. Don't miss the opportunity to speak to Alan Funk and have a pluck of his "Standard five string" or "Southern Cross" models.	Southern Cross	Standard Five String
There will be a number of instruments on display from private collections, including several instruments handcrafted by a local Mill Worker who made his first banjo in the 1930s and continued to make his own instruments right up until the 1980s ! Bring your own rare, vintage or fine instrument along to show our expert who will try to help you identify it and give you an estimate of its worth. As well as the instruments available from the makers, there will be be several second hand instruments available for sale, or, you might be able to interest one of the exhibitors in purchasing that dusty old relic you've been meaning to get rid of when you get around to it.

Finn's instruments	Finn Matthews started experimenting with stringed instruments at a young age which eventually led to working for a well known violin maker and repairer. Now self-employed repairing and setting up all types of instruments, Finn is currently producing about 10 instruments a year ranging from electric banjos and basses to acoustic sitars and violins. Click on the image to the left to get an idea of Finn's distinctive creations !		Finn about to tuck in

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