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Here's your chance to own a very unique banjo commemorating the
100th anniversary of the Philadelphia Mummers

The Mummers Limited Edition Banjo, manufactured by Richelieu Banjos, is available in either standard resonator or B& D style configuration, (tenor or plectrum), is bound with grained ivoroid and finished in a rich red walnut color that highlights the prominent figure of Wisconsin hard curly maple. The Gaboon ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay are inlaid with brilliant mother of pearl in a distinctive motif that celebrates 100 years of mummery. The precision made metal parts are highly polished and heavily plated with traditional nickel or 24K gold plating. All gold plated banjos are first nickel plated to provide durability to the plating. The neck has an adjustable truss rod that compensates for the stress exerted on the neck. When the strings are at pitch, the coordinator rods are used for minute adjustment of the action, making the instrument fully adjustable. Every instrument is finished to a brilliant high polish with our durable hand-rubbed lacquer finish and includes a black hard-shell case. Every banjo is identified with its own serial number plate, marking its place in history. The banjo will continue to be a source of pride and enjoyment for years to come.

Some of the players who have purchased a Mummer Banjo

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Doug Oswald
Ralph Pfannenstiel
Mike Capie
Helen Galie
Frank Schrader
Jack Jones
Richard Kirchner
William Reilly
Ed Haidal
Craig Richman
George Hawthorne
Bill Hermann
Bill Schultz
Barry Grant
Joe Pyatek
Don Lewis
Eleanor Jones
Fred Haring
Gary Little
Charles Hobbs

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NJ
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WA
PA
PS
IL
SC
AZ
MO
TX
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OH
IL
GA

Tony Visalli
Bill Rinnier
George Holbrook
Wes English
Ken Hubbard
Bruce Manning
Vernon Mills
Richard Allen
Dennis Overstreet
Bob Koenig
Lee Phillips
George Fabian
Vince Erthal
Bill Miller
Dale Thompson
John Butchko
Michael Moe
Ann Brunk
Luther Lightcap
Don McGrogen

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NY
FL
FL
Canada
England
OH
IL
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MD
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MI
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To: Banjos by Richelieu
Subject: New banjo received
Importance: High

Rick:

I received my new mummers edition plectrum banjo last week and have enjoyed playing it immensely.  The sound is great, it looks beautiful, and I can't wait to show it to my banjo friends in Florida this winter. The quality of work on the banjo is excellent.

As a former Philadelphian, I want to express my thanks to Banjos by Richelieu for supporting the idea of a mummers edition banjo.  This recognition of the tradition of mummery will result in a greater national awareness of that great tradition and  will make banjo players everywhere more aware of the very large number of banjo players in the Philadelphia region.  I hope Philadelphia banjoists will support the idea by acquiring the banjo which celebrates their special banjo activity.

Wes English
Marco Island Florida

 

All nickel plated banjos in either standard or B & D style
$2,345.00
All gold plated banjos in either standard or B & D style
$2,745.00


Only 100 will ever be produced!

Prices do not include shipping & insurance.
1/2 down payment required at time of order.
Please allow 12-14 weeks for delivery.
Call today to reserve your piece of history

Richelieu Banjos -- 608-835-5500

Doug Oswald, East Coast -- 215-862-5453

Banjos by Richelieu
900 Market St..
Oregon, WI 53575 

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