This video delves into the history and craftsmanship of J.B. Schall's "Waldo" banjos from the early 1900s. It details Schall's career as a banjo maker in Chicago, his collaboration with James Waldo and the Waldo Manufacturing Company, and the distinctive features of these instruments. The description also touches upon Schall's passing in 1907, highlighting his dedication to his craft.
This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks playing "Cluck Old Hen", "Wild Bill Jones", "Cuckoo", and "East Virginia" on an early 1900s S.S. Stewart "Amateur" Grade 2 banjo. The banjo, identified by its serial number 71548, is estimated to have been made between 1900 and 1910, a period when S.S. Stewart instruments were still being produced after Samuel Swain Stewart's death. The video also includes links to the creator's Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, t-shirts, PayPal, Venmo, Spotify, and iTunes, highlighting his music and ways to support his work. Hashtags like #banjo, #folkmusic, and #history are used.
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