Eric Schlange to visit Sullivan Banjo in October
We're going to have meet and great, pick n' socialize at Sullivan Banjos. Eric will be in town helping out with Sullivan Banjo's website and he'd like to say howdy face to face with some of the BHO members. Come on out for the fun, pick a banjo or two and say hi to Eric Schlange.
Join other BHO members for a real-world gathering at the Sullivan Banjos/FQMS showroom in Louisville, Kentucky!
Eric Schlange, owner of the Banjo Hangout, is collaborating with the folks at Sullivan Banjos to ...
Sullivan Banjo’s “Banjo Hangout Project” in route for the giveaway
We'll the time has finally come to say goodbye to a wonderful banjo, we have very much enjoyed building this wonderful beauty that the members of the Banjo Hangout community spec'ed out. It's now on it way to Eric Schlange at Banjo Hangout Headquarters for preperations for the giveaway. Make sure and visit the Hangout and register to win, visit the Hangout often and I'll bet you agree that it is a wonderful resource that you will enjoy for years to come. From all of us here at Sullivan Banjo Co....
Legandary Banjo Artist, Jim Smoak visits with Sullivan Banjo Co.
We have the pleasure here at the Sullivan Banjo facility to share space with First Quality Music. Jim Smoak is on the teaching staff of the First Quality Music Academy and teaches banjo here every other Saturday. Jim has been playing banjo since the early 50's and thoughout his career has played with such greats as Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, Jimmy Dickens, Hylo Brown and the Timberlands. Jim's career has streached for more than 50 years and he is currently playing with "Jim Smoak &...
Sullivan Banjo’s V35 Mahogany heads to Columbus IN
Our good friend Steve Coffman from Columbus, IN stopped in First Quality Music in Louisville, KY to pickup his new Sullivan Vintage 35 Banjo. Steve liked the sound and craftmanship so much he just had to have it. Steve was down last week with his good friend Dennis Marcum, after compairing the Vintage 35 Mahogany to our original prewar flathead Steve was convinced the sound of the V35 was so close they could hardly tell the difference. Steve is an avid banjo player and collector ...
Sullivan Banjo – Banjo Hangout Collaborative Banjo
Eric Sullivan had the Banjo Hangout banjo with him at this years IBMA. Lots of folks took time to stop over, give it a look see and put some picks on the strings. Give a listen and see what you think. It's a dandy, there's going to be a happy Hangout member real soon! To see some work in progress pictures check out our earlier blogs by clicking here. If you want to follow and read up on the project on the Banjo Hangout click here. Banjo Hangout plans on giving this banjo away in December...
Sullivan V35 Mahogany heads to Morgan Music of Lebanon MO
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Our good friend and Sullivan Banjo Dealer Alvin Deskins of Morgan Music is taking delivery of his very first Vintage 35 banjo. It's a Mahogany beauty Serial Number V35 091610-02. Here are a couple of pictures of Eric Sullivan with the banjo at our shop before sending it on its way to Missouri. Murrell Thixton gives you a little sample of the wonderful sound and tone of the V35.
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Vintage-35 Production Photos
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Our new production processes are in place and the first full batch of Vintage-35 Banjos will be completely finished this month! Jeff took a few shots of the parts that we thought were quite artistic and wanted to share. This particular peghead features Brazilian Rosewood, and you can see the new laser engraving on our Sullivan Historic rim in the background.
Once this run is finished, we'll have more photos and specifications on the website - Check bac...
Changes to our Product Line
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We're mixing our product line up a bit here at Sullivan Banjo. We've decided to tighten our focus back to a smaller product line to focus on the absolute best in price and quality. Effective immediately we're stopping production of our Festival and Jam series - We have a few left but will not be replenishing stock once those are gone. Our product line will now consist of the Sullivan Classic and Historic Series. (more...)...
