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Gibson Banjo Catalog, 1919, (reprint)A great reprint of the 1919 Gibson banjo flyer (catalog) detailing the features of the banjo models produced by Gibson at the time. Includes a detailed explanation of the mechanical attributes of the early ball bearing (without springs) tone chamber design. 8 page flyer, page size is 6x9, overall unfolded size is 9x24. From the Pickin' Magazine archives. Very limited supply.

and the F- and A- model mandolins of the period

Loar's professorship at Northwestern University

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Faithfully printed on tan 11˝ x 17˝ heavy cover stock with original-style metal reinforcement strips top and bottom and a centered brass eyelet for hanging

We were fortunate to obtain a copy of a student’s lab notebook from Loar’s widow

Continuing in this tradition

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The story begins with Loar's birth in Cropsey

and anyone interested in learning how acoustic stringed instruments work

" "What was his involvement with ViVi-Tone

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