The raffle will be drawn on Sunday, 16 November 2025 at the Mountaingrass Festival.

Mountaingrass Raffle 2025

First prize: Grundy Shawnee Bow Tie Resonator Banjo $5400

This lovely banjo was donated to ABOTMA by Laurie Grundy in 2024.  Helen Carlile from QLD (the winner from 2024)  re-donated it to ABOTMA last year to be used as first prize in the 2025 raffle.  This gives folks a chance to win a beautiful Grundy Banjo again this year.

Made from the very best metal parts available in the world and select grade presentation maple.

  • Neck: Highly figured curly maple
  • Resonator: Highly figured curly maple. Prewar Dimension Specifications
  • Rim: steam Bent Three Ply Rock Maple by Jim Cox, Maine USA
  • Fret Board: Indian Rosewood
  • Tone Ring: Cast Bell Bronze, Kentucky 5
  • Flange: Zamac Pot Metal pre-war style
  • Tuners: Gotoh
  • Inlays: Genuine Pearl Shell Bow Tie Design as in 1950's Gibson RB 250's by Inlay artist Randall Wyatt of Searcy, Arkansas.

A huge thank you to Laurie Grundy and Helen Carlile for their generous donations of this special instrument.

Second Prize:  Hand-made Crotched Blanket

Value: $400

A beautiful hand-made crotched blanket with a stunning mix of delicate and intricate patterns and a gorgeous colour palette.  A piece worth displaying in a handy place to keep you snug in winter and to show off the gorgeous work and love that has gone into the making of this blanket.

Kindly donated by Jenny Michael

Third Prize:  Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones

Value: $249

A set of wireless headphones from audio-technica with digital hybrid noise-cancelling technology.
These wireless headphones are where technology meets comfort, style and convenience with an unparalleled audio experience.  With many advanced features to customize your sound space no matter where you are.


Fourth Prize:  D'Addario Guitar Accessories Pack 

Value: $200

D’Addario 50th Anniversary EJ16/EXL110/Pick Set
D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze 12-53 Set of strings
D’Addario Planet lock Tweed Guitar Strap
D’Addario Nexxus rechargeable headstock tuner


Fifth Prize:  Gerard Pink Custom Picks (+ Jerky + Cake*)

Value: $165

Custom-made banjo picks, home-made beef jerky, and a delicious cake.
Made and donated by Gerald Pink  (Note:  Winners of the cake will need to be present at the festival or have a trusted friend there to collect the cake for them.)

We are very grateful to all of our very  generous raffle prize donors: Laurie Grundy, Helen Carlile, Jenny Michael, Audio Technica, D'Addario and Gerald Pink. 


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