S.S. Stewart "Universal Favorite" FINE Antique Banjo (1890s)

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S.S. Stewart "Universal Favorite" banjos were made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1880s-1910s. Sam Stewart, the company's owner, died in 1898, and banjos with serial numbers higher than ~ 50000 are likely to have been made after his death. Note that the quality of Stewart banjos noticeably declines during this period. This fine example of his "Universal Favorite" is a No. 3 model bearing serial # 17243 was built circa 1896.
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@td4dotnet Год назад

Ah man that vintage Banjo sound! Beautiful!

@seancline8130 Год назад

That inlay is is too much for my eyes. The carved heel on the other hand is super cool. Also never seen the inside of the pot so decorated, that is pretty interesting.

@jr3002 Год назад

That is the finest banjo I've ever seen. Love, love the inlay. Sounds great. Thank you for show & tell today!

@milemarker_oscar_mike Год назад

That heel carving pattern would look soooo fine on a rifle.

@toveybachman5280 Год назад

Thanks for playing that beautiful banjo for us...I've seen S.S. Stewart banjos at the American Banjo museum, but never got to hear on played!

@eganengelhardt3078 Год назад

That is an absolutely gorgeous banjo

@strydyrhellzrydyr1345 Год назад

My god..thats is so lovely... I want it... And i wanna play it to the day i die

@marcusjahnke9287 Год назад

Wonderful. Surreal!

@makeeverydaycinematic Год назад

Shoooooo! Love me a good SSS banjer. Thanks Clif.

@funkytucker Год назад

I have a weird question, how do you navigate finding info on these old banjos? I have a John C Haynes 1890s The Lewis Banjo and the ONLY info I can find on it was from the people who posted the ads themselves Which isnt much other than construction notes. Like I love her and would love to know more about this quirky little banjo.

@jacobalexander7192 Год назад

That thing is purty

@Ryornn Год назад

Hi Clifton. I was wondering if you have any experience with the gold tone plucky and what your thoughts on it are as I'm considering getting one as my first banjo as I kinda like how comfy and mobile it is. I know it isn't a conventional banjo and that it is a bit of a novelty but I thought I would ask anyway. Thank you.

@CliftonHicksbanjo Год назад

Never played a Plucky. I recommend the Gold Tone AC-1 for beginners.

@blainechappell5383 Год назад

I’ve played one. They’re pretty good little travel banjos, but be aware that they’re VERY small. When you start going past the 5th fret down the neck, things get quite crowded.

@Ryornn Год назад

@Blaine Chappell I ended up getting a second hand gumby goodtime special instead but thank you for the help.

@rosstaytie3712 Год назад

At least they know Clif up and down the line and now they know about the banjo on his mind. The inlay in that neck is nearly as fancy as that picking. Someone has put a lot a love in to making that little bugger.

@blainechappell5383 Год назад

Definitely one of those Victorian era status pieces

@zachb8012 Год назад

I looked at an inflation calculator. This thing retailed for $20 in 1896, which would've cost you about $718.26 relatively. Lotta detail went into that fingerboard and heel carving. Just an astoundingly beautiful instrument but I don't particularly care for the tone. Could be the recording or maybe it just doesn't mesh well with nylgut strings, but it sounds a little tinny.

@blainechappell5383 Год назад

@@zachb8012 i think the Consumer Price Index is a better calculator to follow. My guess is that price would be higher

@KenneyCmusic Год назад

Hell, it's a modern era status piece too

@blainechappell5383 Год назад

@@zachb8012also, the #1 retailed for $20, this #3 with all of its optional extras would've cost around $60 in 1896, according to the Stewart catalogue.

@fivestarcrashtest Год назад

The inlay on that fret board is gorgeous! Could the sound be helped with a wooden resonator?

@pauldrummond225 Год назад

SS Stewart was the man who made the banjo a work of art which then made it more appealing to ladies but his banjos were superior to anything the Dobson's designed and at least Stewart made his branded banjos whereas Dobson's were made by Buckbee in New York for the most part. That banjo is just exceptional but I know what you are saying about the inlays, would take some getting used to. Thanks for sharing.

@nostalgiakarlk.f.7386 Год назад

This one sounds a lot like a shamisen. You should try playing a shamisen. I bet you'd do great on it!

@bisbonian1183 Год назад

I have two Stewarts, both with cherry necks. Minimal ornamentation.

@brandonsummers8586 Год назад

Is it for sale😍

@CliftonHicksbanjo Год назад

This one is not currently for sale.

@WoodBilly53 Год назад

Are these particular types of banjos made for ragtime ?

@CliftonHicksbanjo Год назад

You could say that. What they were really _made_ for was parlor music and virtuoso "guitar style" banjo picking.

@JDLeonard74 Год назад

3 or ³? Sounds great and is a real beauty never the less. i Wears 🚫😷

@bearshield7138 Год назад

The banjo itself is exquisite very nicely played

@Mr.Higginbotham Год назад

I've got the Banjeaurine version. Good to hear big brother's sound.

@michaelbaker602 Год назад

Hi Clifton. It’s a beautiful banjo but it sounds kind of plinky plunky. I’ve watched most of your videos so I know how good a player you are. Is it old strings or are my old ears just fooling with me?

@CliftonHicksbanjo Год назад

Hell they spent years perfecting that plinky-plunky sound!

@michaelbaker602 Год назад

@@CliftonHicksbanjo The mellow tone you got out of that Stewart #2 Amateur model you posted last year just sounded better. That’s all.

@milemarker_oscar_mike Год назад

@@michaelbaker602 plinky plunky will now become a part of my everyday vocabulary thanks to you. 👍👍

@crazyscott2646 Год назад

Your so amazing, on the banjo! Mush love! A beautiful piece of musical equipment!

@davekreitzer4358 Год назад

Very Kool piece , thanks for sharing and demonstrating it , beautiful banjo 🪕 !!! 😎

@roohmoore1303 Год назад

What a beautiful Stewart. I bought a banjo I have been after for the best part of twenty years around a fortnight ago. I managed to find an S S Stewart Special Thoroughbred in really good original condition, proper tail piece and everything… I was delighted at just how well these fine old Stewart banjos play. Love the video and I’ve been watching your videos for years now and they are always informative and entertaining. Thank you for doing what you do. 🪕

@cortevens Год назад

Your version of cumberland gap would sound awesome on this banjo. .

@omgmanineedaname Год назад

My absolute favorite. Saw one going for about 10k USD recently....

@jimmyhawk3270 Год назад

Too much metal.

@punishedmatteson7108 Год назад

Get a resonator for it

@mwinterroth Год назад

Just wanted to say thanks. I asked a little while ago about your recording setup and you got back to me very quick. Im happy to say I've started putting songs on my channel now. Always look forward to your stuff.

@PickingGaz1972 Год назад

I would ruin it in 5 minutes flat haha as any picker would

@rogers3142 Год назад

Certainly speaks for itself visually and being played. Sure is pretty

@dominoautonomy4750 Год назад

😍

@jamiedrinkwalter3807 Год назад

I’m glad you have it instead of someone screwing it to a wall for a decoration! It sounds awesome!

@markgordon4368 Год назад

That is really fancy, that would have been really expensive at the time, I both love and hate replacing MOP and abalone in equal measure 😀

@naddog180 Год назад

That is a beauty! I also have a #3, but mine is a Thoroughbred after after Stewart’s death… 73,000 or there bouts probably 1900ish. Has the same beautiful marquetry as yours on the inside of the pot, not quite as elaborate pearl work as yours but close and there is no engraving on my pot, but the damn thing look’s practically brand new! No tarnishing, dents or bumps! I couldn’t believe it when I unboxed it and took it out of it’s case! Looks like no one ever played it! Thanks so much for sharing this!

@MyrKeys Год назад

Beautiful banjo! Could you explain how the patterns on the inside of the pot were done?

@JohnWadeLongJr Год назад

Whoo-eeee! IWOOT! Johnny from the BRM in WNC

@johnrobinson3905 Год назад

That's a beautiful machine!

@The_13th_Hussar Год назад

What is the song at the end of the video from 5:00-6:15?

@CliftonHicksbanjo Год назад

That's "I Don't Love Nobody" published 1896.

@The_13th_Hussar Год назад

Thank you.

@billyaitken7461 Год назад

🪕 that’s utterly sensational, you’re right about the level of inlay being a little confusing but I could live with that 😍

@nukeblue Год назад

Man-Oh-Man what a beauty!

@DrVonChilla Год назад

WOW....what a beauty....!! * gasp *

@feriluc Год назад

If I were to play a banjo, I’d want this one! I’m a total sucker for inlays like that! Beautiful👍🏻

@clawhammerchris Год назад

Fancy!

@MarkWYoung-ky4uc Год назад

That's a work of art Clifton. Thanks for sharing!

@BrentKornblum-kz5jk Год назад

Stunning!

@pennsyltuckyreb9800 Год назад

😍

@amywright2243 Год назад

Lovely!

@darkmysterytemple Год назад

Yeah that inlay is definitely beautiful. ❤️. Not sure how anyone couldn't find that pretty , but different horses for different courses.

@danielpearce9738 Год назад

Beautiful!

@scarlettifluff Год назад

Hi, I can not find anywhere to contact you to let you know your T Shirt suppliers seem to be bogus? I ordered mid January, nothing printed yet. Asked for a refund but will be surprised if I get one. I just think you should know. Im sad as I was looking forward to receiving it. Cheers from Australia :)