tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129195.post2743659787458779347..comments2023-06-22T06:38:47.341-05:00Comments on Top 5 Daily: 191 - Novelty ActsChristopher Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17740012744429265381noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129195.post-84236966800511864152006-12-29T14:53:00.000-06:002006-12-29T14:53:00.000-06:00I can't consider an instrument a banjo unless it h...I can't consider an instrument a banjo unless it has the all important short fifth string. <br /><br />Actually, there are tons of banjo hybrids; banjitars, banjolyns, bass banjos, etc. The Ukelele Man seem to be playing a banjo-ukelele hybrid similar to <A HREF="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gold-Tone-Banjolele-Deluxe?sku=518902">this one</A>. <br /><br />It is also a possiblity that in 1941, when this was filmed, the term ukelele wasn't yet used the way it is today.<br /><br />Anyway, that film clip made me think of an idea for a music video in which a band is trying out instruments at a Guitar Center-esque music store and and then spontaneously start jamming out to some high octane modern rock and roll. KICK ASS!Christopher Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17740012744429265381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129195.post-82639684126134232252006-12-29T12:27:00.000-06:002006-12-29T12:27:00.000-06:00Am I crazy or is the Ukelele Man playing a banjo?Am I crazy or is the Ukelele Man playing a banjo?The Conversationalistshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14965823469000619402noreply@blogger.com