This video showcases a handmade, fretless Kentucky mountain banjo built by Clifton Hicks. The description details the instrument's construction materials, including black walnut, red oak, red cedar, and wormy chestnut, with a natural goat skin head and hemp oil/beeswax finish. It highlights the absence of metal parts and power tools, emphasizing hand-tool craftsmanship. The video also promotes an upcoming Banjo Extravaganza event at Hagood Mill Historic Site in Pickens, SC, featuring musical presentations and live performances by various banjo artists.
This YouTube video features a performance of the tune "Cackling Hen" played on an 1888 Luscomb banjo. The creator, Clifton Hicks, details the specifications of his instrument, including a custom-carved solid maple bridge, Aquila Nylgut strings, and a medium goat skin head. The description also includes various links to his Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, merchandise, and music streaming platforms, indicating a focus on promoting his musical work.
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