I remember going to Bob Rock's house on a winter night in the mid 70's; he showed us his banjo/ black-smithing shop on his farm; being a true black-smith he would only buy fret-wire and tuning machines; he made everything else! he made the rims and necks from local timber; he made a sassafras-wood banjo and said that if it didn't sound good he'd make tea out of it.
He had the rings cast from aluminum at a foundry near my home but he turned them on his lathe.
He was a delightful gentleman and has left a legacy of many banjos that are still played! ( I never bought one).
Bob's nephew still makes the WindSong banjo along the same lines of his uncle but with some refinements; they are sold in a shop in Bedford, Pa. he also has a web site.
Yours Truly,
Paul Ferry
He had the rings cast from aluminum at a foundry near my home but he turned them on his lathe.
He was a delightful gentleman and has left a legacy of many banjos that are still played! ( I never bought one).
Bob's nephew still makes the WindSong banjo along the same lines of his uncle but with some refinements; they are sold in a shop in Bedford, Pa. he also has a web site.
Yours Truly,
Paul Ferry
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Paul,
I have a friend that is looking for information about a WindSong Banjo. You mentioned that Bob's nephew produces the WindSong. You mentioned he might have a website. Do you know the address and his name. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Tony Wilburn
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