Videos tagged with Buckbee Banjo

Clifton Hicks provides an in-depth 'walkaround' of a unique Buckbee banjo, focusing on its unusual tone ring setup and historical patent. He details the instrument's construction, modifications, and acoustic properties, showcasing a blend of historical craftsmanship and personal restoration.

This video features Clifton Hicks playing two songs, "Coon Hunt Walk Around" and "Brother Jim Got Shot," on a late 19th-century Buckbee banjo with a 1903 patented tone ring. The title "Brother Jim Got Shot" strongly implies a narrative or theme related to firearms, even if no firearms are directly shown or discussed in the description. The context of learning the song from a recording referencing "Wise County, Virginia" might also hint at a historical or folk tradition that sometimes touches upon themes of violence or hardship, which could indirectly involve firearms. The video heavily promotes Clifton Hicks' Patreon, Banjo Heritage courses, merchandise, and other online platforms for music and engagement.

This YouTube video features a banjo instrumental titled 'Coon Hunt Walkaround', presented by Clifton Hicks. The description delves into the historical origins of the tune, referencing its appearance in "BANJO WITHOUT A MASTER" by Frank Converse (1865). The creator details his instrument, an 1880s Buckbee banjo with a specific tone ring (Hoseus or Farmer) and a slightly altered tuning. The description also provides numerous links for audience engagement, including Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, Merch, Spotify, iTunes, PayPal, Venmo, and YouTube channel memberships. The presence of the term 'Coon Hunt' is noted, which has historical associations with hunting practices.

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 video showcases a beautiful, early 1880s fretless banjo. The description highlights its origin from a New York maker, possibly Buckbee or Cubley, and notes distinctive features like flush frets and a partial birdseye maple fingerboard. The instrument is described as an antique with significant character and wear. The video also provides links to the creator's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, and PayPal.

This video showcases an early 1880s minstrel banjo, likely manufactured in New York, potentially by Buckbee or Cubley. The focus is on the instrument itself and its historical context. The description provides links to the artist's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, and PayPal for those interested in supporting or acquiring music by Clifton Hicks, who specializes in banjo music.

This video showcases a beautiful and early circa 1880 fretless banjo, identified as a New York maker, possibly Buckbee or Cubley. The instrument features flush frets and a fancy inlaid tailpiece, highlighting its historical craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal. The description also includes links to the creator's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal for those interested in supporting their work or exploring their music.

This video features Clifton Hicks playing the banjo, performing the tune "Always Been a Rambler" (also known as "Girl I Left Behind"). He learned the song from Josh Hayes of Watauga County, North Carolina, and notes popular recordings by artists like Grayson & Whitter and Ralph Stanley. Hicks is playing a custom Buckbee banjo from the 1870s-1880s. The description also includes links to his Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal for further engagement and support.

This video showcases a c. 1880 Buckbee Minstrel Banjo, highlighting its Federal Eagle tension shoes (brackets). The description provides links to the creator's music platforms (Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes) and payment methods (Venmo, PayPal), suggesting a focus on musical performance and potentially historical instrument appreciation. While the description mentions "Banjo Heritage," there are no direct references to firearms, ammunition, manufacturers, or firearm-related topics or applications.