AMBIDEXTROUS Archtop Banjo by John Sloan (1960s)
This video showcases an exceptionally rare Ambidextrous Archtop Banjo built by John Sloan in the 1960s. Sloan, an English-born machinist who emigrated to the US, designed this unique banjo with two 5th string tunnels, allowing it to be played by both right- and left-handed individuals. The description also highlights that Sloan banjos are still being produced, with current models including folding-neck travel banjos, tenors, plectrums, and five-string classics, all backed by a lifetime warranty. The video's creator, Clifton Hicks, is a banjo player and historian, evidenced by the extensive list of related musical styles, artists, and historical references provided in the description.






