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Thanks for posting this, Mac. I didn't know the banjo (banjar) originated from Africa. Bella Fleck (arguably the world's best banjo player) took his banjo to Africa and played with locals in towns, villages and homesteads all over the continent. I now better understand the significance of that venture.

$1.89 for a new guitar. I'd love one of those Silvertones in my collection.



Keith, I doubt Silvertones were available in the time period of the article. My guess is that the guitars were cheaper versions on existing brand names of the times. I think the only brand name mention in the article was Stella, but I can't remember if it was bought from the catalog. Not being a musician, is that a recognizable brand?

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