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This Seminar
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Here are what people
have had to say who have attended this Prewar Gibson Mastertone Seminar
in the past:
… “The entire event was fantastic, beyond words! Jim seemed just as
thrilled to have us there as we all were to BE there! What a great host,
and generous man to share his knowledge; especially to let us all in to
his "vault", and get to see, and handle these exceptional banjos. If he
ever does this again, be sure to go …”
Tom Flack - Fishers, Indiana
“WOW!! What a
great weekend. Well worth the tiring coast-to-coast flights. Jim was an
incredibly gracious host, a passionate and informative lecturer/story
teller/historian and a great friend. Yes, he let us play the Mack Crowe,
the Snuffy and the African Queen...WOW!!! What an experience! It was SO
cool!”
Daniel Varadi - Seattle,
Washington
“This seminar
was not only extraordinary, but with the chance to play the African
Queen no-hole RB-3, the Snuffy Smith RB-4, and the Mack Crow RB-75 and
it was off the charts.”
Barnet Malin - Santa
Monica, California
“…What an
experience! Just to think about being in the home of one of the top 10
banjo pickers of our generation and listening to him talk passionately
about these banjos almost seems surreal. Jim and his wife are two of the
most gracious people around, and they really went out of their way to
make all of us feel very welcome in their home. I just stood there
staring in his China cabinet at the 6 Grammy Awards and the 6 IBMA Banjo
Player of the Year awards…"
Darrell Kidd - Randleman,
North Carolina
“What an honor
to have attended. A lifetime experience…Thanks to Mr. Jim Mills!”
George Seymour -
Waterbury, Vermont
"Jim's warm and friendly personality coupled with
his encyclopedic knowledge of Gibson Pre World War II banjos was
a thrill for everyone in attendance. When I got to
actually pass around pieces and parts (including a pre war
flathead tone ring, an original 5-string neck and more) of these
rare banjos I gained real, hands-on insight into the history,
development and evolution of what makes up the banjos against
which all others are judged. Getting to play a number of
original, flathead five string Gibson Mastertone banjos, some of
which still had their original Rogers 3-Star head, was just
icing on an already indulgent cake! I didn't want the day to
end!"
Richie Dotson - Newport News, Virginia |
Friday September 23rd 2011
Curriculum:
A special Meet and Greet
with Jim Mills will be held on Friday
in the
conference room of the La Quinta at 7:00 PM so
bring your banjos for the Jam Session!
Saturday September 24th 2011 Curriculum:
9:00 –
10:00 -
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Study and discussion of catalog descriptions from original 1930's Gibson
catalogs and brochures, including getting to see many of the actual
items described.
10:00 -
11:00 -
Extensive hands on study of Gibson's different designations and models,
such as TB, PB, RB, style 1, 2, 3, 4, Granada, etc.
11:00 - 12:00
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Detailed study of different wood types, metal plating, binding, and
inlay patterns the Gibson factory utilized during the Pre War years.
12:00 -
1:00 -
Lunch of North Carolina Style Barbeque and Chicken
Sponsored by Parker’s BBQ
1:00 -
2:00 -
A hands
on study of important changes that were implemented during the late
1930's until World War II.
2:00 -
3:30 -
A study
of the rarest of The Original 1930's Five-String Flathead RB-Mastertones!
Experience in person, six of these banjos including their Original
Redline Cases, accessories, and more!
3:30 -
4:00 -
Jim
demonstrates the tone of each of these rare and coveted banjos and
explores their unique tonal characteristics and response.
4:00 -
5:00 -
We
conclude with the most exciting part of our Pre War Banjo Journey – the
hands on discussion! At this juncture Jim will answer any questions
about anything pertaining to the subject or about any of the rare and
wonderful objects in the room. Those who demonstrate the proper respect
for these rare musical instruments may be able to touch, and even play,
items from Jim Mills personal collection!
Plenty
of question and answer time will be provided during each segment of the
day.
A strict limit of only 15
seats are available, so early reservations are highly recommended.
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Recommended Accommodations are
located at the site of the Friday Evening Meet and Greet at La
Quinta Inn: 1001 Hospitality Ct. Morrisville NC 27560 (919)
461-1771 http://www.LQ.com
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Mail Registration Form and Check for
$195.00 made payable to Jim Mills
Banjo Inc. to:
Pre War Banjo Workshop
C/O Kevin Stroud
229 Wax Myrtle Trail
Southern Shore, NC 27949
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