Windsor The Whirle Uke Banjo - Made in UK
The Windsor “The Whirle” is a British-made banjo ukulele from the 1920s–30s, built in Birmingham by one of the UK’s foremost pre-war instrument makers. It delivers a bright, punchy tone ideal for group performance or solo strumming. Noted for its craftsmanship, the Whirle typically features friction tuners, a calfskin vellum head, and elegant details like birdseye maple veneer. It remains a sought-after vintage piece for both collectors and players, representing a golden era of UK instrument making before Windsor’s factory was destroyed in WWII.
Product Specs
- Item Number: 38682
- Make: Windsor
- Model: The Whirle Uke Banjo
- Condition: Very Good
- Finish: Wood
- Categories: folk-instruments ⇒ banjos
- Year: 1920s
- Made In: United Kingdom
- MPN: 38682
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The Windsor “The Whirle” is a British-made banjo ukulele from the 1920s–30s, built in Birmingham by one of the UK’s foremost pre-war instrument makers. It delivers a bright, punchy tone ideal for group performance or solo strumming. Noted for its craftsmanship, the Whirle typically features friction tuners, a calfskin vellum head, and elegant details like birdseye maple veneer. It remains a sought-after vintage piece for both collectors and players, representing a golden era of UK instrument making before Windsor’s factory was destroyed in WWII.
Product Specs
- Item Number: 38682
- Make: Windsor
- Model: The Whirle Uke Banjo
- Condition: Very Good
- Finish: Wood
- Categories: folk-instruments ⇒ banjos
- Year: 1920s
- Made In: United Kingdom
- MPN: 38682
