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Features and functionality

  • The Windsor Artiste Model Banjo features a tunnel 5th string, a design more common on British banjos.

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  • The unique construction of zither banjos, with tuners on the head only, facilitates quick hand movements up and down the neck.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Owners recommend using Nylgut or nylon strings due to the banjo's age, as standard metal strings can stress the neck.

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  • It's advised to use very light steel strings if opting for metal, as typical .020 gauge might be too heavy for the 3rd and 4th strings.

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  • Original zither banjos often had lower bridges, making fingerpicking with fingerpicks challenging due to scraping on the head.

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  • Owners caution against using steel string capos on zither banjos to avoid damaging the neck, especially if the banjo has a hide head.

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Use cases and applications

  • The zither banjo, such as this model, was traditionally used for solo performances in big bands due to its volume.

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  • The banjo responds better to softer playing, highlighting any mistakes more prominently when played loudly.

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  • These banjos are quieter than bluegrass-style banjos, making them suitable for practice in noise-sensitive environments.

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Other

  • The Windsor Artiste Model shares similarities with the famous banjo carried by Leonard Hussey on Shackleton's expedition.

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Build quality

  • Windsor Artiste models are noted for their superior construction, with high-end features like quality head/body fixings and premium materials.

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See how C.W. Stoneking uses Windsor Artiste Model Banjo

C.W. Stoneking

Singer, Guitarist

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On Stoneking's website, he says this of his Windsor Artiste Model: "This is the banjo I use when I’m in UK/Europe, it’s a beautiful old English banjo, actually a 5 string though I use it as a tenor. I went on a banjo buying binge in England and have two of these from different years as well as a ‘Lady’s Model’ which I intend to have a tenor neck built for to replicate my beloved old Windsor tenor banjo that was lost in NYC."

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