Albert Ebblewhite

A(lbert) V. Ebblewhite


The firm started out selling Banjos as J.H. (John Henry) Ebblewhite in 1880. The name changed to A.V. (Albert V.) Ebblewhite in 1901 when his son took over the business.

Despite saying "Maker" on the label, the firm was actually a distributor not a manufacturer, with most of the Banjos and Banjoleles actually made by Windsor. The range of instruments distributed also increased with Alberts takeover, and Ukuleles were included in the catalogue.

The company was in business until 1966 and for a while they also exported Windsor Banjos to the USA under the brand name of AV & Co. (I don't know if Banjoleles were included in this trade?)