Bidders battled to own a Keech ukulele, which was used by Formby in 1935 film No Limit, and a Dallas model D ukulele-banjo used on stage by the star. The instruments, part of a large private ...

But it served a real purpose, because ukuleles are wonderful, but they're not very loud. So if you wanted to play a ukulele and you needed to be heard in an outdoor setting or with louder instruments, ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This banjo ukulele was sold by C.

Morris worked on an instrument recently in his workshop. He says they use premium and exotic woods in their banjo ukes. The instruments feature inlaid roses. Phil Morris, 55, remembers developing a ...