1930s Gretsch "Broadkaster"
Added 2018-12-28 18:26:44 +0000 UTCThis was the same model played in later years by world-famous Mississippi banjoist Gus Cannon. Tony Thomas has a great article about Cannon in the new book Banjo Roots and Branches available here: https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/catalog/23cnd4ft9780252041945.html
"For the sheer beauty of decoration and finish this new BROADKASTER equals any $75.00 value you ever put in stock. And that's not counting the brilliant tone, the rugged strength and the convenient playing features that only the simplified BROADKASTER construction process gives. It's an instrument adequate for any professional need, yet priced within the reach of every banjo player." - Original advertisement from the Fred. Gretsch Mfg. Co. 60 Broadway, Brooklyn, N.Y.
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Comments
Mmmm...too much pearloid. So tasty.
Jake Tolbert
2019-01-03 18:13:46 +0000 UTCThank you. Such a lovely tune.
Russ Chandler
2018-12-31 00:17:55 +0000 UTC
