Sullivan Banjo in Ky Dept Tourism Commercial
Our very own Murrell Thixton and his group Storefront Congregation recently participated in a production of a commercial for the Kentucky Department of Tourism. The commercial is airing in all the states contiguous to Kentucky. If you'd like to get a view of the commercial you can find it below.
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Sullivan Banjo’s Murrell and Tony show… part 2
From time to time here at the Sullivan Banjo Co. we take a break from our building and pick just a little just to make sure we have our banjos dialed in and sounding the way we want them. Our very own "resident banjo pickers" Murrell Thixton and Tony Wray are at it again. They got together and picked a tune on a Mahogany Sullivan Vintage 35 and our original prewar Gibson Flathead "Myrtle". Our prewar flathead sets the standard by which our vintage 35 programs is graded against....
Sullivan Banjo’s Murrell and Tony Show… Part 1
From time to time here at the Sullivan Banjo Co. we take a break from our building and pick just a little just to make sure we have our banjos dialed in and sounding the way we want them. Our very own "resident banjo pickers" Murrell Thixton and Tony Wray got together and picked a tune on a Mahogany Sullivan Vintage 35 and our original prewar Gibson Flathead "Myrtle". Our prewar flathead sets the standard by which our vintage 35 programs is graded against. Here they're picki...
Murrell Thixton of Sullivan Banjo Co. goes Country!!
Most of the time here on the Sullivan Banjo site you hear our very own Murrell Thixton playing some good old Bluegrass banjo tunes. Today local musician Steve Jones stopped by the shop and talked Murrell into playing a Keith Whitley classic, "Don’t Close Your Eyes”. Steve on the guitar and Murrell on the banjo teamed up for a really awesome song. If your ever in the area, come on by the shop we would love to visit with you.
First Quality Music on Saturday, October 23, 2010. Stev...
Sullivan Banjo Co. Employee Spotlight – Murrell Thixton
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This time in the spotlight we'll introduce you to Murrell Thixton. Many of you will know Murrell as one of the voices on the phone when you're calling in with an order or a question.
Murrell is a native of the Louisville area growing up south of the metro area in the suburb of Mt. Washington. Murrell is a life long bluegrass musician and has been playing for over 37 years. Getting his inspiration from his grandmother's two finger style he took up t...
Murrell test drives a new Maple V35
Matt Phelps stopped by the banjo shop today and Murrell couldn't resist picking a tune on one of the new V35 maple banjos. Here's Matt and Murrell playing a rendition of the old Scruggs classic Ground Speed. Make sure and give Murrell a call here at the shop if you have any questions about the new Sullivan V35. He can be reached at 800.635.2021 ext. 126...
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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BHO Custom Build Progress Update
Howdy folks,
Our shop supervisor is healthy, back up and going strong and we are back under way with BHO / Sullivan Vintage 35 Banjo collaboration. The pictures below are of the walnut neck bound with some beautiful ivoroid / black / white binding and fretted up ready for some finish sanding. Next we’ll be applying the nitro lacquer finish with the amber toner, watch for some photos we’ll keep you in the loop as the finishing process progresses.
Your comments are welcome.
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