Videos tagged with Musical Instrument History

This entry details a 1930s Kay 'Beltone' 5-string resonator banjo, likely manufactured by Rettberg & Lange and sold through Sears. It covers the instrument's construction, identifying features like brass grommet sound holes, replaced hardware, and significant wear, highlighting its historical context and suitability for beginners. The information is presented by Clifton Hicks, an expert musician and vintage instrument enthusiast.

This video explores the historical journey of the banjo, tracing its origins from West Africa and the Caribbean to its prominence in the 19th-century commercial music scene. It highlights a significant archaeological find from an 18th-century Maryland plantation and touches upon the current landscape of traditional banjo culture. The description also includes numerous links to support the creator, Clifton Hicks, through Patreon, merchandise, courses, and streaming services.

This video showcases a fine antique S.S. Stewart "Universal Favorite" banjo, model No. 3, manufactured circa 1896 in Philadelphia. The description provides historical context about S.S. Stewart banjos, noting their production period and the decline in quality after the owner's death in 1898. It also highlights that this specific banjo bears serial number 17243. The creator, Clifton Hicks, also promotes his Banjo Heritage online course, Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp music, Banjo Heritage merch, Spotify and iTunes music streaming, and donation links via PayPal and Venmo.

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 provides an introduction to the early history of the banjo, specifically focusing on the gourd banjo in colonial America. It explores the instrument's origins and evolution through historical research and references. The content is presented by Clifton Hicks and draws upon scholarly sources such as 'Banjo Roots and Branches' and 'America's Instrument: The Banjo in the Nineteenth Century.' Additional resources and ways to support the creator are provided through links to BanjoHeritage.com, Patreon, Bandcamp, and merchandise.

This video showcases a professionally restored 1860s James Ashborn guitar, made in New York City. While the description delves into various oldtime banjo playing styles, historical musicology, and mentions numerous influential musicians, the core subject is an antique musical instrument. The video also promotes the creator's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal for support and music.

This video explores the early history of the banjo, specifically focusing on the period between 1750 and 1850. It delves into the origins and evolution of this musical instrument during a significant era. The description provides links to the creator's Patreon and Bandcamp pages, suggesting potential access to more content or direct support for the artist.