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Post by Colin McCubbin on Nov 30, 2014 2:17:41 GMT
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Post by Mark Makin on Dec 4, 2014 19:45:01 GMT
Hi Colin I think you're absolutely correct - it is a Japanese made banjo marketed by Strum & Drum in Illinois. These were first sold in 1971 under the 'Norma' name ( advert included). 'National', their other brand name was used for it the year after. So, not really knowing much about their serial numbers, I would guess this was around in 1972 or a bit later. Best Mark  |
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Post by Colin McCubbin on Dec 5, 2014 1:40:11 GMT
Mark, Many thanks! I actually have the 1970 Strum & Drum catalogue (or, rather the first few front and back pages, the middle ones are missing, including the one you've scanned p15!) While googling, I found this article on the founder and history of the Strum & Drum company, I expect you've seen it, but it might be of interest to our forum readers, some of it was new to me! www.myrareguitars.com/vintage-1968-noble-eg-686-2ht-electric-guitarAloha Colin |
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