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Jim Mills’
Pre War Gibson MASTERTONE Seminar
Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - Durham, NC - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Come join six-time Grammy Award Winner and IBMA
Banjo Player of the Year, Jim Mills for a rare, up close
a n d i n d e p t h s t u d y o f t h e P r e Wa r G i b s o n
MASTERTONE Banjo. This is a rare, one day only,
“hands on” experience to be held in Jim’s own “Banjo
Showroom” where he houses the largest personally
owned collection of Original Pre War Flathead FiveString Mastertones ever assembled. You will get the
extraordinary opportunity to see, discuss, experience,
touch, and even play some of the rarest banjos in
existence including the “Mack Crow” Gold Plated
RB-75, the “Snuffy Jenkins” RB-4, the “Bill Worrell”
RB-75, the "African Queen" RB-3, plus other rare
flathead banjos, some of which are featured in Jim’s
book Gibson MASTERTONE Flathead 5-String Banjos of
the 1930’s and 1940’s. You will also see one of the most
fascinating collections of banjo memorabilia including
rare parts, original catalogs, photographs and even
items from the Flatt and Scruggs era that helped make
bluegrass what it is today!
This will be a truly unique and exciting experience for
any banjo enthusiast as Jim opens up his collection to
you and spends the day sharing the history of these
fascinating instruments!
Seating will be strictly
limited, so please reserve your spot today!
For more photos, videos, and information, please visit www.PreWarGibsonBanjos.com
The workshop is only $195.00 per person (Lunch will be provided)
Accommodation Recommendations with a special room rate of only $99.00 per night plus tax at:
Residence Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport/Morrisville, located at 2020 Hospitality Court, Morrisville, NC 27560-9128, (919) 467-8689. Please identify yourself as part of the” Banjo Seminar Group” when making
your reservation.
A special Pre Seminar meet and greet will be held at the hotel with Jim Mills on Friday 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Saturday, October 15th, 2016 - Durham, NC - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
This Seminar is conveniently located in the Raleigh/Durham area, only 20 minutes from the airport.
To register, or for more information, please call Kevin Stroud at (252) 216-8082 or email Kevin at [email protected]
Registration Forms and even more Information is available online at www.PreWarGibsonBanjos.com or at
www.AcousticBox.com
Seating is strictly limited– first come, first served, so early registration is highly recommended.
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