Videos tagged with Vintage Instrument

This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks playing "Old Coon Dog" (Turkey Buzzard) on an 1880s Cubley banjo. The description highlights the banjo's cheap nature, unusual features contributing to an interesting sound, and the rich character developed over 140 years of use. The video also promotes various platforms for accessing exclusive content, courses, merchandise, and music by Clifton Hicks, including Patreon, Banjo Heritage, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, and PayPal.

This YouTube video showcases an antique short-scale banjo manufactured by Fairbanks & Cole, dating back to the 1880s. The description highlights the historical partnership between instrument maker A.C. Fairbanks and banjoist W.A. Cole, detailing their respective contributions to the company and its eventual dissolution around 1890. The video also promotes various resources from the creator, Clifton Hicks, including an online banjo heritage course, Patreon and SubscribeStar pages for exclusive content, Bandcamp for music downloads, Banjo Heritage merchandise, Spotify and iTunes for music streaming, and options for PayPal and Venmo donations, as well as YouTube channel memberships. The primary focus is clearly on antique musical instruments, specifically banjos.

This video showcases the 1867 Minstrel Banjo by Henry C. Dobson. The description highlights the banjo's patent date and provides detailed instructions for its care and maintenance, emphasizing the importance of keeping the head tight, using thin strings and a small Spanish Cedar bridge, and careful screw tightening to protect the wooden rim. It also includes numerous links for supporting the creator's work through platforms like Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, and more.

This video showcases a 1920s Supertone "Dixie Wonder" banjo, highlighting its historical significance and potential connection to musician Dock Boggs. The description emphasizes the value and dreams invested in such affordable instruments from that era. It also provides multiple links for supporting the creator, Clifton Hicks, through Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, and merchandise.

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 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 features Clifton Hicks performing 'Trouble on My Mind' on a historical 1867 Dobson banjo. The performance highlights advanced clawhammer technique and deep knowledge of traditional folk music. The song's lyrics, detailing a banjo strung with twine and experiences in Lynchburg, offer a glimpse into historical narratives and musical traditions.

This YouTube video showcases a rare 1930s Gibson "Kalamazoo" banjo, highlighting its pre-war Gibson heritage. The description provides links to the creator's various platforms, including Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal, suggesting a focus on music and the artist's work. While the video title and description heavily emphasize the banjo as a musical instrument and collectible, there are no mentions of firearms, calibers, manufacturers, or related topics.

This video showcases a fine antique fretless banjo from the late 19th century (1870-1890). It provides links to the creator's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, and PayPal for those interested in supporting their work or exploring their music. The content is focused on historical musical instruments.

This video showcases an 1890s Luscomb "Banjeaurine," a historical musical instrument. The description provides links to the creator's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal, suggesting a focus on the artist's music and content creation efforts. There is no mention or demonstration of firearms or related topics.

This video showcases a rare flush-fret Lyon & Healy banjo from the 1880s-1890s. The creator, Clifton Hicks, provides links to his Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal, indicating his work as a musician and artist. The content focuses on a vintage musical instrument and does not appear to involve firearms.

This YouTube video, titled "1890s Mystery Banjo," explores an intriguing vintage instrument. The description highlights its unique features, noting it's an 1890s six-string guitar banjo neck that was factory-drilled for five strings. The creator, Clifton Hicks, describes it as a "great old-time banjo" and provides links to their Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal for further engagement and support. The content appears to be focused on antique musical instruments rather than firearms.