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BOWLIN 1865 BANJO CLUB

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A group of owners or want to be owners of a Bowlin 1865 Fretless Banjo. To help each other bring out the best in this banjo.

93 Members, Created 1/27/2011 -

Administrators: John Bowlin (owner)


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Watch 2 videos played on a Bowlin 1865 Banjo.

Check out our own maxmax another club member on the last page of the members list playing 2 tunes on his  Bowlin 1865... Read More
From John Bowlin 14 years ago
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BEST TUNING FOR BOWLIN

Hi all,   what do you find to be the best tuning for the Bowlin?  I like DADF#A, that is, three steps down from G, but i wondered what others have tried.   jim
From atleson 15 years ago
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Peghed tuners for a Bowlin?

I was wondering if anyone has installed those Peghed geared tuners on their Bowlin. I have them on a fretless banjo from Brooks Maste, and they work amazingly well -- and look good, too. My... Read More
From J-Walk 15 years ago
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BOWLIN WRENCH SALE.

I still have BOWLIN  BANJO WRENCHES FOR SALE. Your choice of Shinny NEW Brass, or Antique Brass. $25.00 each, POSTAGE PAID. You can see pictures on my HOME... Read More
From John Bowlin 15 years ago
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BOWLIN CUSTOM NYLGUT STRING SALE

I have a few sets of my custom antique Strings for sale. These are the same strings that I put on my 1865 banjos when I build them. Price for ONE set postage paid is $30.00. Or TWO... Read More
From John Bowlin 15 years ago
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Chickens Crowin at Midnight fretless banjo
Linked by maryzcox 3 years ago: this Thursday October 12 2023 6-7 pm at the Cashiers NC Library--free and open to the public ! The Bowlin and more great banjos will be there and playing ! Don't miss it !

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I want to buy some old style FIVE-STAR 5th string Planetary Tuners.
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Classified: I want to buy a used BROOKS fretted banjo Spartan model with the clown shape peg head.
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SOLD 1964 Longneck (Folk-lure model) Banjo and a new hard case.
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Happy Easter 2020 :) www.maryzcox.com
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