James J. Hartel

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      Hartel Banjos
      167 Walley Road, Franklin NY 13775
      phone: (607) 829-5006

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      Early Banjo & Minstrel Banjo Maker

Banjo models
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Banjos include one-of-a-kind instruments made by individual craftsman like Henry Stichter and banjos made in the factory setting by some well-known instrument makers of the time, including William E. Boucher Jr. and James Ashborn. Each banjo is individually handcrafted using dimensions and patterns from the originals. 

Wm. E. Boucher Jr. 
Banjo c.1850
$1250.

 "no-name" 1850's
Minstrel Banjo  
$2400.


 

Henry Stichter
Banjo c.1848
$1250.



 

James Ashborn
Banjo c. 1852
 $2400.

Joel W. Sweeney
Banjo c.1840
$1250.

 

Reed Martin
Banjo c. 1880
 $1600.