This is an original 1921 black and white print ad for the Chicago Musical Instrument Manufacturing Company, located at 602 West North Avenue in Chicago. This particular ad is promoting the Tenor-Banjo and Banjo-Mandolin.
In volatile economic times, it’s good to know that guitars remain cool, unique collectibles – and a great many are still going up in value! Whether you are a weekend picker or full-time professional player, you can rely on The Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide 2012 to help determine the value of your vintage and collectible instruments. For more than two decades,informed collectors have used the critical research in The Guide to get hard-nosed analysis of values amassed from a range of sources. With information on more than 2,000 brands supported by more than 1,300 photos and more than 151,000 copies sold, The Guide remains the industry’s hands-down leading source of pricing information. The Guide not only includes historical data, it is the only book that lists values derived from comprehensive research and hard-nosed, realistic market analysis on thousands of vintage and recent-model guitars, amps, basses, effects pedals, mandolins, lap steels, ukuleles and banjos.“If you are interested in the vintage guitar market, whether buying, finding out what your collection is worth, or simply the plain fun of following it, The Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide is an indispensable tool. It will give hours of enjoyment as you peruse the pages!” – Elliot Easton, Guitarist, The Cars“The Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide is the most poured-over book in my library. In this world of inflated eBay and internet prices, The Guide is a dose of reality when my heart is racing over a guitar – it’s the most accurate, concise reference. My wife makes fun of me because for 12 years, a copy has always been at our bedside!” – Howie Statland, Rivington Guitars“Determining the value of an old instrument usually involves the consideration of three factors – gut feeling, market knowledge, and the The Guide. Often, The Guide is the most reliable! We find it indispensable.” – Leonard Coulson, Intermountain Guitar & Banjo“No matter how much you know, you can’t remember every price or be an ace on every brand and model. The VG Price Guide lists pricing on gear you’re familiar with, and can be an absolute lifesaver on something you haven’t sold, or even seen, in the recent past.” – Richard Johnston, Gryphon Stringed Instruments
This digital document is an article from Antiques Roadshow Insider, published by Belvoir Media Group, LLC on March 1, 2008. The length of the article is 720 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: A banjo, an auction, and a daydream believer.(THE FIRST WORD)Author: Larry CanalePublication: Antiques Roadshow Insider (Magazine/Journal)Date: March 1, 2008Publisher: Belvoir Media Group, LLCVolume: 8 Issue: 3 Page: 2(1)Distributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning
Each Matterhorn is hand engraved from top to bottom and features a bell brass tone ring, mother-of-pearl inlay and a coated REMO Renaissance head. Among its many quality features is the Antique Engraved Hardware! Each Matterhorn Banjo is actually hand engraved from top to bottom and trust me when I say, it sounds as good as it looks.For more than a decade the Morgan Monroe line of acoustic instruments has had one simple philosophy which is to put high quality instruments in the hands of all players without compromise and they have not deviated from that commitment since day one. Utilizing superior craftsmanship creates quality instruments that have that "special something". Morgan Monroe stand behind every instrument they make with a legendary Lifetime Warranty. Included FREE: "The Ultimate Fretted Tuning Chart"This chart contains 87 tunings (47 for guitar) for various common and hard to find instruments. The accompanying CD has all the tunings played on the actual instruments. Many tunings are offered for most instruments. Instruments include guitar, mandolin, banjo, dulcimer, bass, harp guitar, balalaika, oud, charrango, bouzouki, tres, ukulele, bajo sexto, dobro/lap steel, vihuela and requinto. Included are the most common tunings as well as many exotic tuning.We are an authorized Morgan Monroe dealer so this ships directly from them to you. In addition, we are so confident that you will love this banjo, we are offering a 100% Satisfaction guarantee. Just contact us within 7 days of receipt for an RA number and you can return it for a full refund, minus shipping. No restock fee.Features: * Neck: Maple * Fingerboard: Rosewood * Inlay: Mother Of Pearl * Rim: 3 Ply Maple * Flange: 1 pc Antique Bronze * Tuners: Ashton Bailey Planetary * Tone Ring: Bell Brass 18 Hole * Dual Coordinator Rods * Notched Hoop * Bridge: Ro
The original version of this guide has sold over 30,000 copies. This new edition has been expanded by 25% and promises to become an invaluable resource. For collectors, dealers and players, this completely updated "field guide" provides specifications, serial numbers, and more for determining the originality of vintage American acoustic and electric fretted instruments. Detailing thousands of models by every major manufacturer, the book now includes expanded coverage of Martin, Guild, Mosrite, Dobro, Gibson banjos, Fender amps, Gibson amps, plus updates on the latest models from Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, and others since 1990. 582 pages, 6 inch. x 9 inch.
Gorgeous depression style glassware, jade, Jadeite arch salt & pepper set with Dixie decal, metal screw-on lid & black lettering "Away Down South in Dixie" 3.75" x 2.25"
The vintage guitar collecting market continues to grow. This book is the first of its kind to report on Washburn guitars, mandolins, banjos and ukuleles made before 1940. It contains detailed information about more than 450 instrument styles, serial numbering schemes and estimated production totals. A gorgeous 32-page color photo section of the most collectibles will make this book a "must" for players and collectors alike.
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