Folk banjo information wanted

I've just purchased a 'new' Merlin long neck, or Folk Banjo. I say 'new because it still has the price tags on it, and comes from a private collection estate sale. Some say the Merlin was an albatross, others say it's a great sounding instrument. I should get it next week and I'll make up my own mind about that I guess.
I know that by capoing at the second fret it will play like a standard neck. But where can I find information, books, lessons, DVD's, CD's, etc. about playing the long neck/folk banjo as it was meant to be played?
I've got some ideas for some songs that I'm hoping to be able to pull off with it. But I basically bought it for my personal banjo collection, and possible investment value. ~ Grizzly

Originally posted by Grizzly

Hello Grizz,
Did you try a search on the net for this info? I have done alot of searching and never came by any info on long necks, but have seen them out there for sale.
How about an email to Janet Davis Music or Stewart-MacDonald-i have found tons of info on the latter site. Look under "Free Information."
Hope this helps you,
pat