Mummers banjo info please : l have a Wittig 5-string Antique “mummers” banjo and am seeking info about the Wittig (of Phila. ) banjomakers history. lts’ case is of rosewood; lt is fretless with smoothed inlayed ‘fretguides’ across the neck. l play professionally ( frmr J Denver Band etc… ) and would appreciate any history one may provide. The banjo definitely looks over 100 yrs old. bless all, jim connor c. 804-3701631
Try looking up the Weymann Company. Weymann are known as making Mummers banjos.
Mummers banjo info please : l have a Wittig 5-string Antique “mummers” banjo and am seeking info about the Wittig (of Phila. ) banjomakers history. lts’ case is of rosewood; lt is fretless with smoothed inlayed ‘fretguides’ across the neck. l play professionally ( frmr J Denver Band etc… ) and would appreciate any history one may provide. The banjo definitely looks over 100 yrs old. bless all, jim connor c. 804-3701631