Monthly Archives: June 2016

I have a special fondness for banjo-ukuleles (cf. this 1920′ Gibson UB-1 Ukulele Banjo), as they are funky as hell, make great rhythm machines in old time string band music (providing the off-beat tchak-a-TCHAK accentuation), and are plain cute. This … Continue reading →

Vintage acoustic flattop guitars are not all about Martins and Gibsons… Those in the know show some – well deserved – respect for other manufacturers, including the ones at the lower end of the spectrum. Driving a Rolls Royce sure … Continue reading →