This YouTube video appears to be about a vintage banjo, specifically a 1964 Vega "Ranger" model. The description heavily promotes the creator's Patreon page for exclusive content like tablature, photos, and forum access, as well as other platforms for music streaming, downloads, merchandise, and donations. It also mentions an online course and forums related to "Banjo Heritage." There is no indication of firearms content in the provided information.
This video showcases a 1964 Vega "Ranger" resonator banjo, highlighting its Boston, Massachusetts origin and its similarity to the "Folk Ranger" open-back model. Notable upgrades include nickel-plated geared tuners and a Kershner reproduction tailpiece. The description emphasizes various platforms where viewers can find tablature, exclusive content, merchandise, music streaming, and donation options, primarily through Patreon and the Banjo Heritage platform. It aims to connect with banjo enthusiasts and potential patrons interested in the instrument and its associated resources.
This video showcases a vintage Lyon & Healy "American Conservatory" banjo from approximately 1914-1916. The description highlights its historical significance and excellent condition, noting upgrades such as new gold-plated geared tuners and a Kershner tailpiece from the era. It also mentions the banjo's construction with a mahogany neck and pot, and a rosewood fingerboard. The video creator also promotes their Patreon, online courses, merchandise, and music platforms, indicating a focus on banjo heritage and music.
This video features a detailed look at an August Pollman "Standard" Banjo from the late 1800s to early 1900s. The presenter discusses the instrument's history, mentioning August Pollman as an instrument dealer active in New York City and the manufacturing connection to John Buckbee's factory. The description also includes numerous links for supporting the creator on platforms like Patreon and SubscribeStar, as well as for accessing tablature, courses, merchandise, music streaming, and donations. Hashtags cover the creator's name, banjo heritage, banjo, bluegrass, and Americana music.
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 the songs "Wild Bill Jones" and "White House Blues" on a vintage 1940s Gretsch New Yorker banjo. The description promotes various platforms for the artist, including Patreon, Banjo Heritage, Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes, offering exclusive content, merchandise, and music streaming. It also highlights donation links via PayPal and Venmo, and a YouTube channel membership option for the Banjo Heritage community. The video's hashtags indicate a focus on banjo music, bluegrass, and Americana.
This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks showcasing a 1940s Gretsch New Yorker banjo. The description provides extensive links to the creator's Patreon, Banjo Heritage website for courses and forums, merchandise, Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes for music streaming and downloads, as well as PayPal and Venmo for donations, and YouTube channel memberships. The video also includes relevant hashtags related to the creator and musical genres.
This video showcases an original 1840s Minstrel Banjo crafted by William Boucher Jr. in Baltimore. The content focuses on the historical banjo's details and sound, offering a comparison with a modern reproduction by Terry Bell. The creator, Clifton Hicks, also promotes his various support platforms and music.
This video showcases a rare 1940s Gretsch Bacon "Belmont" banjo. The description details the banjo's history, tracing its lineage back to Fred Bacon's factory destroyed by the Great New England Hurricane of 1938. It explains how Gretsch acquired the Bacon name and produced these instruments for Montgomery Ward between 1946 and 1950. The video provides details on the original price and its modern equivalent value, highlighting the instrument's historical significance and collectible nature.
This video features Clifton Hicks performing "Old Chattanooga" on a banjo. He details the history of the tune, noting it was learned from a 1977 performance of Blaine Smith, Florrie Stewart, and Willie Branan, who themselves learned it in the early 1900s from Tom Douglas. Hicks plays an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo tuned to eBEG♯B (approximately gDGBD) at 432 Hz. The description also includes links to his Patreon, Bandcamp, merch, Spotify, iTunes, SubscribeStar, and YouTube channel memberships.
This video showcases a turn-of-the-century S.S. Stewart "The Amateur" Grade 2 banjo, serial number 71550. The creator, Clifton Hicks, provides links to his various platforms including Patreon, Bandcamp, merch, Spotify, iTunes, SubscribeStar, PayPal, and Venmo, indicating this is likely part of a broader series on banjo heritage and music.
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.
