Videos tagged with 1890s Banjo

This video showcases a rare antique "Lady Stewart" women's banjo from the 1880s-1890s. The description details its construction, including a nine-inch German silver nickel-plated rim, wire edges, a 16-inch neck with an ebony face, raised frets, position marks, 20 nickel-plated brackets with "dress protector" nuts, ebony pegs, and a white tail-piece. The creator, Clifton Hicks, promotes his Banjo Heritage online course, Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp music, merch, and other social media platforms. The video is tagged with relevant banjo and bluegrass terms, along with the creator's name and hashtags.

This video showcases an 1890s Buckbee Banjo featuring a Dobson "Silver Bell" tone ring. The description highlights its 12-inch rim, new goatskin head, Five Star tuners, reproduction No-Knot tailpiece, and a Clifford Essex bridge. It also provides historical context, suggesting Buckbee in New York City produced these banjos from the early 1880s until their bankruptcy in 1901, after which Rettberg & Lange acquired the company. Links are provided for Patreon, the banjoheritage.org website, Bandcamp, PayPal, Venmo, Spotify, iTunes, SubscribeStar, and Discord.

This YouTube video showcases a late 1890s S.S. Stewart "Special Thoroughbred" banjo with a 10-5/8" pot. The description extensively details the historical and cultural context of the banjo, linking it to Native American heritage, folk music traditions, moundbuilders, outlaws, and early minstrel shows. It highlights various playing styles, musical genres (including blues, waltz, skiffle, tin pan alley, Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun zydeco, Métis, Creole, and Melungeon indigenous traditions), and associated artists and musicians. The creator, Clifton Hicks, also provides links to his Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, merchandise, and payment platforms.

This video explores the history and heritage of the 1890s S.S. Stewart "Thoroughbred" banjo. It delves into the life of Sam Stewart, his early obsession with the banjo, and his significant impact on the instrument's cultural perception. The description highlights Stewart's transition from a marginalized instrument to an icon of American culture. The content touches upon various banjo playing styles, historical contexts like minstrel shows, and connections to folk and indigenous music traditions. It also lists numerous influential banjo players and musicians.

This video showcases a Lyon & Healy 5-string banjo from the late 1880s/early 1890s, manufactured in Chicago, Illinois. Key features highlighted include its 12-inch rim, 28-inch scale length, original tuners, and most of its original ball-end tension nuts. The description notes that ball-end nuts were marketed towards 'lady' banjoists to prevent clothing snags and saw a decline in popularity around 1890. The video also includes promotional links for the creator's Patreon, merchandise, and music platforms.

This video showcases a rare 1890s HC Nelson banjo, highlighting its unique 'double-spun rim' construction. The description notes that HC Nelson was a small Chicago-based maker who likely sourced materials from JB Schall, another Chicagoan. The video also includes links to the creator's music on Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes, as well as their Venmo and PayPal for support. The primary focus is on the historical banjo itself and its craftsmanship.

This video showcases a rare 1890s banjo, potentially made by Harry Newcorn, featuring Ivoroid and Pearloid details. The description highlights the banjo's heritage and provides links to the creator's Patreon, merchandise, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal for those interested in supporting or acquiring related content and products.

This YouTube video features a close-up, slowed-down instrumental performance of the song "Hook and Line" by Clifton Hicks. The performance is played on a circa 1890 J.B. Schall "Edmond Valentine" banjo, tuned to gCGCD. The description also includes links to the artist's various platforms including Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal, encouraging support for his banjo heritage and music.

This YouTube video features a detailed examination and demonstration of a J.B. Schall "Imperial" Banjo from the 1880s-1890s. The content delves into various banjo playing techniques, including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, and thumb lead styles, as well as traditional Southern Appalachian mountain hoedown and early minstrel show techniques. The description also highlights historical, anthropological, and musicological aspects, referencing different musical genres and cultural traditions from Afro-Caribbean to indigenous North American music. It lists a significant number of influential old-time and folk musicians and artists, providing context for the instrument's historical significance.

This video focuses on the S.S. Stewart "Champion" Banjo from the 1890s, featuring close-ups and demonstrations of various playing styles including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, and thumb lead. It delves into the history, anthropology, folklore, and musicology of traditional Southern Appalachian mountain music and early minstrel show techniques. The content also touches upon influences from Afro-Caribbean and West African music, along with references to Cajun, zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music traditions. Several notable old-time musicians and banjo players are mentioned, highlighting the rich cultural heritage associated with this instrument.