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Prototype for Meshell Ndegeocello Reverend Fellowship Bass guitar
- Designed by
- Ndegeocello, Meshell, German-American, born 1968
- Used by
- Ndegeocello, Meshell, German-American, born 1968
- Manufactured by
- Reverend Musical Instruments, American, founded 1996
- Ace Products Group, American, founded 1983
- Medium
- Guitar (.1): korina (wood), chrome, rosewood, walnut, graphite, metal, and plastic;
- Case (.2): polyvinyl chloride, polyester, and plastic
- Dimensions
- guitar (.1): 46 1/2 × 13 × 2 3/4 in. (118.1 × 33 × 7 cm)
- case (.2): 49 × 17 11/16 × 4 1/2 in. (124.5 × 44.9 × 11.4 cm)
- Type
- electric guitars
- musical instruments
- Place made
- South Korea, Asia
- Date
- 2014
- Description
- This is the official prototype of the Meshell Ndegeocello Reverend Fellowship Bass guitar played by Meshell Ndegeocello in her 2014 tours of Japan and Europe.
- Guitar (.1): The guitar has a satin black body with a unique shape, a chrome bridge, output jack, volume/tone knob, and tuners; satin black pickups; a black plastic scratchguard; a dark brown rosewood neck with inlayed faux mother-of-pearl; reverse headstock; metal frets; and metal strings with a blue coating in the headstock area. Although there are two guitar strap buttons on the top left edge of the guitar and the bottom edge below the bridge of the guitar, this guitar does not have a strap. Handwritten notation in silver marker on the back of the headstock that reads, ZSG #17380.
- Case (.2): A black, PVC “leatherette” Kaces III Brand Gig Bag (model KLB20) used by Ndegeocello to store/transport the bass guitar. The case has a foam padded interior covered in black polyester, padded backpack straps, a quited grip handle with velco closure, and a large, diagonal accessory pocket with a hidden zipper.
- Topic
- African American
- Funk (Music)
- Jazz (Music)
- Neo-Soul (Music)
- Rock and roll (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Meshell Ndegeocello
- Object number
- 2015.8.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Signed guitar and case owned by James Brown
- Manufactured by
- Epiphone Guitar Corp., American, founded 1873
- TKL Products Corp., American, founded 1984
- Owned by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Medium
- a: maple, spruce, rosewood, metal, plastic, paper, ink;
- b: plastic, metal, cloth
- Dimensions
- guitar: 41 1/2 × 16 3/4 × 4 7/8 in. (105.4 × 42.5 × 12.4 cm)
- guitar case: 46 × 19 1/4 × 6 3/8 in. (116.8 × 48.9 × 16.2 cm)
- Place made
- South Korea, Asia
- Date
- 2002
- Description
- An Epiphone guitar and a TKL Products Corp. case owned by James Brown. The six-string acoustic guitar is Epiphone model EJ-200NA and has a maple body and a spruce top and neck. The guitar also features gold colored metal hardware and a set maple neck with a crown inlay on a rosewood fingerboard. The serial number of the guitar is Y207183. The guitar is inscribed and signed by several famous individuals in black permanent marker on the front, sides and back of the body. All of the messages are to James Brown and offer praise and thanks. Two of the individuals who signed the guitar are Casey Kasem and Ozzy Osbourne.
- The guitar case is black with a black cloth lined interior. The clasp and hinges are made of brass colored metal. The TKL Products Corp. logo is on the outside of the case next to the handle. A logo is also on the inside of the case next to the top hinge where the guitar’s neck would be placed.
- Topic
- African American
- Funk (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.2ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Trumpet owned by Louis Armstrong
- Created by
- Henri Selmer Paris, French, founded 1885
- Vincent Bach Corporation, American, founded 1918
- Owned by
- Armstrong, Louis, American, 1901 - 1971
- Medium
- brass
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 3/4 x 21 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (14.6 x 55.6 x 12.1 cm)
- Type
- musical instruments
- trumpets
- Date
- September 1946
- Caption
- This 1946 Henri Selmer B-flat custom-made and inscribed trumpet belonged to Louis Armstrong. Armstrong had been playing an earlier version of a Selmer trumpet since 1932. Even though he believed you could play a trumpet for a long time, he had the habit of playing his trumpets for approximately five years before he passed it on as a gift to a friend or colleague. In February 1946, Armstrong’s manager and close friend, Joe Glaser, wrote to Selmer Instrument Company and asked for a new trumpet custom-made for Armstrong’s use. Selmer agreed and presented him with this inscribed Selmer B-flat trumpet. This personally inscribed trumpet was made only for Armstrong and was not mass produced.
- Description
- A brass trumpet with mouthpiece and case. The trumpet has a Henri Selmer Paris inscription near the bell and valve case, and "Louis Armstrong" is engraved on the leadpipe.
- Topic
- African American
- Jazz (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.16.1-.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Hammond B-3 organ owned by James Brown
- Manufactured by
- Hammond Suzuki USA, Inc., American, founded 1934
- Trek II Products, Inc., American
- Owned by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Medium
- vinyl, wood, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 40 x 50 x 30 in. (101.6 x 127 x 76.2 cm)
- Type
- electronic organs
- musical instruments
- Place made
- Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1968
- Description
- A Hammond B-3 electric organ. The organ is covered in black vinyl and trimmed with silver roping. Stitched on the back of the organ in red vinyl and brass colored metal rivets is "God ~ father." The organ has two keyboards with both preset and manual keys, a folding top and a single foot pedal. Electrical outlets are on the back of the organ at its base.
- Topic
- African American
- Funk (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.1.1abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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"Pudgy" trumpet owned by Dizzy Gillespie
- Designed by
- Bobby DeNicola, American, 1929 - 2006
- Owned by
- Gillespie, Dizzy, American, 1917 - 1993
- Medium
- silver and mother of pearl
- Dimensions
- L x W (trumpet): 15 x 5 x 9 3/4 in. (38.1 x 12.7 x 24.8 cm)
- L x W (bag): 20 x 4 1/2 x 13 in. (50.8 x 11.4 x 33 cm)
- H x W (papers): 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Type
- musical instruments
- trumpets
- Date
- after 1968
- Description
- A silver trumpet with three mother-of-pearl inlaid valves and bent bell. "PUDGY by DeNicola" is inscribed on the bell.
- Topic
- African American
- Jazz (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker
- Object number
- 2012.172.6a-f
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Organ owned by Henry Long and family
- Created by
- E.P. Carpenter & Company, American, 1852 - 1900
- Owned by
- Long, Henry L., American, ca. 1882 - 1935
- Medium
- wood, metal, ivory and mirrored glass
- Dimensions
- 70 x 46 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. (177.8 x 118.7 x 60.3 cm)
- Overall with Weight (Organ with mirror): 215 lb. (97.5 kg)
- Overall with Weight (Organ without mirror): 210 lb. (95.3 kg)
- Overall with Weight (Mirror): 5 lb. (2.3 kg)
- Place made
- Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1898
- Caption
- This organ was purchased by Mr. Henry L. Long, a Pullman Porter in Seneca, Carolina, in 1911. It was used by his family for gatherings and celebrations.
- Description
- A parlor style reed or pump organ (2012.7.1a) and mirror (2012.7.1b) made by E.P. Carpenter & Company and owned by Henry L. Long. The organ is made of wood with a natural, medium tone finish showing the wood grain. It has two ornately wrought metal foot pumps at the center bottom of the instrument. The keyboard has 36 white keys and 25 black keys. Above the keyboard is a black panel set into the organ which reads [Carpenter / Company.] on the PR side and [Brattleboro / Vt. U.S.A.] on the PL. In the center are two sets of five stops, each with a different name to indicate which pipes they control. The hutch section of the organ is decorated with wood applique. In the upper middle of the hutch is a horizontal rectangular space for the mirror (2012.7.1b) which is currently detached.
- Topic
- African American
- Amusements
- Domestic life
- Families
- Music
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Family of Henry L. Long
- Object number
- 2012.7.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Exhibition
- Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Trombone played by Fred Wesley
- Manufactured by
- Vincent Bach Corporation, American, founded 1918
- Conn-Selmer, American, founded 1927
- Used by
- Wesley, Fred, American, born 1943
- Medium
- metal, synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 9 7/8 x 46 1/8 x 10 1/2 in. (25.1 x 117.2 x 26.7 cm)
- Type
- trombones
- musical instruments
- Date
- after 1960
- Description
- A trombone and case, including the mouthpiece, innerslide, and outerslide. The trombone is a Stradivarius Model 36 made by the Vincent Bach Corporation. On the horn, at the top, is an engraving with the model number and manufacturer: [Stradivarius / Model / 36 / Vincent Bach / ELKHART, IN. / USA]. There is a serial number at the bottom on the cylinder where all the tubes converge: [28892].
- Topic
- African American
- Funk (Music)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Jazz (Music)
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Fred Wesley
- Object number
- 2013.107.2.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Upright acoustic double bass owned by Stanley Clarke
- Owned by
- Clarke, Stanley, American, born 1951
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Medium
- wood, metal and steel
- Dimensions
- 75 x 25 5/8 x 15 in. (190.5 x 65.1 x 38.1 cm)
- Type
- double basses
- musical instruments
- Date
- late 20th century
- Description
- Upright bass with four (4) strings. Scroll at top with black pegs, tuners, and tuning keys. Saddle at bottom made of black wood. Steel strings at bottom are strung with green fibers. Bass stands upright on an endpin.
- Topic
- African American
- Composers (Musicians)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Jazz (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Stanley Clarke
- Object number
- 2013.160.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Stanley Clarke Signature Standard 4 String Bass
Electric bass guitar owned by Stanley Clarke- Owned by
- Clarke, Stanley, American, born 1951
- Manufactured by
- Alembic Inc., American, founded 1969
- Gotoh Gut Co., Japanese, founded 1960
- Medium
- wood, copper alloy, plastic, wire, mother of pearl and gold
- Dimensions
- 44 1/8 x 13 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (112.1 x 34.3 x 6 cm)
- Type
- electric guitars
- musical instruments
- Place made
- 3005 Wiljan Court, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- after 1990
- Description
- Alembic Stanley Clarke Standard model electric bass guitar with a body made of polished wood. Front of body has inlaid wood down the middle. Inlaid wood has two (2) wide strips of light wood with two (2) thinner strips of dark wood in the middle. Down the center is a thin strip of light wood between the two (2) darker lines of wood. Center inlay extends the length of the back of the neck. On either side of center inlay on the front body is dark wood with rings and dark growth lines displayed. Additional inlay around the outside edges of the body. Headstock has matching dark wood at front and back. On the lower portion of the front body on the PL side, are four (4) knobs and three (3) switches with an input jack. Bass includes two (2) pickups above the adjustable saddles and bridge. Fret board has inlaid mother of pearl of various sizes at various sections down the center. Headstock has four (4) pegs with strings strung to bass. At the top of the headstock is a metal logo of the manufacturer. Logo includes a cloud at the top with hand reaching down out of the cloud holding the body of a dragon that is shaped in a ring. Within the ring is a stylized alembic.
- Topic
- African American
- Composers (Musicians)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Jazz (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Stanley Clarke
- Object number
- 2013.160.2.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Vibraphone used by Roy Ayers
- Manufactured by
- Alternate Mode KAT, American, founded 1985
- Used by
- Ayers, Roy, American, born 1940
- Medium
- metal, plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 7/8 x 46 3/4 x 11 1/8 in. (7.3 x 118.7 x 28.3 cm)
- Type
- vibraphones
- musical instruments
- Date
- after 1985
- Description
- A malletKat Pro vibraphone used by Roy Ayers. The vibraphone has a silver base with thirty-seven large black bars and two smaller black bars.
- Topic
- African American
- Jazz (Music)
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roy Ayers
- Object number
- 2013.30.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Minimoog Voyager synthesizer used by J Dilla
- Manufactured by
- Moog Music Inc., American, founded 1953
- Used by
- J Dilla, American, 1974 - 2006
- Medium
- wood, plastic, metal, glass, canvas
- Dimensions
- Back panel flat: 4 1/2 × 30 3/4 × 17 7/8 in. (11.4 × 78.1 × 45.4 cm)
- Back panel raised: 12 3/8 × 30 3/4 × 17 7/8 in. (31.4 × 78.1 × 45.4 cm)
- Type
- synthesizers
- musical instruments
- Place used
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2002-2005
- Description
- A Minimoog Voyager, a monophonic analog synthesizer, owned by record producer and artist J Dilla. The synthesizer features a small keyboard set into a wooden frame beneath a control panel. The control board consists of black knobs, red and blue switches, and two different sized screens. The control board has hinge and stand that allows it to be propped up to better face the user. A brass plaque appears above piano keys on right side, and reads, [minimoog®/voyager™]. On the back of the control panel is a label in the bottom left corner that reads, [MOOG MUSIC, Inc./ASHEVILLE, NC/minimoog® Voyager/SERIAL NO. 263].
- Topic
- African American
- Hip hop (Music)
- Musicians
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Maureen Yancy
- Object number
- 2014.139.2a
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
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- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Wood violin and bow from the Sugg McDonald house
- Owned by
- McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
- Medium
- wood with metal and fiber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (2014.316.2.1.1): 3 1/2 × 7 1/2 × 21 3/4 in. (8.9 × 19.1 × 55.2 cm)
- H x W x D (2014.316.2.1.2): 1 1/4 × 1/2 × 28 3/4 in. (3.2 × 1.3 × 73 cm)
- Place collected
- Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1700-1900
- Description
- 2014.316.2.1.1: A wood violin with the D and G strings attached to it. The violin’s pegs, neck, and tailpiece are dark wood. The body of the violin is stained lighter. Above the pegs, the violin has a traditional scroll at its top. The violin's tailpiece is decorated with a floral pearl inlay. The D string is possibly made of gut. The G string is made of either aluminum or steel and is wrapped with a fiber. There is a label, in black print, inside the proper left sound hole that reads: [Andreas Guarnerius fecit Cremonae sub titulo Sanctae Teresiae 16]. Next to the print [16] there are two additional numbers written in ink that are difficult to read. The violin’s bridge and part of its G peg have become detached and are housed in a plastic bag.
- 2014.316.2.1.2: A wood violin bow with a pearl inlay. The bow is a long, slightly curved, cylindrical rod. One end of the bow has a curved wooden tip, with a metal edge that attaches the horse hair. The opposite end of the bow has a black wood piece attached to it with decorative floral pearl inlays on both sides. A metal screw cap is at the end of the bow and there are four lines etched into the bow. There is no horse hair attached to the bow.
- Topic
- African American
- Music
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob and Sherri Brennan in memory of Vernon Sugg McDonald
- Object number
- 2014.316.2.1.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Wood violin case from the Sugg McDonald house
- Manufactured by
- George S. Bond
- Owned by
- McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
- Medium
- wood with metal , felt and paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 4 3/4 × 31 7/8 × 9 1/4 in. (12.1 × 81 × 23.5 cm)
- Place collected
- Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1850-1900
- Description
- A black wood violin case with metal handle and locking mechanism. In addition to locking mechanism, the case has two metal swinging latches. The interior of violin case has red felt lining where the violin’s body is placed. The rest of the interior is wood lined with tan paper. The interior has two containers that are attached to walls of case. A white paper label is adhered to inside of case. The label features logo for case maker George S. Bond and black print that reads: [Original / G.S.B / Improved / Trade Mark. / None genuine / unless the / impress of this / trade mark / is on / the bottom of / the Case. The left side of the label has worn away. The bottom of the case has the George S. Bond trademark stamped into it.
- Topic
- African American
- Music
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob and Sherri Brennan in memory of Vernon Sugg McDonald
- Object number
- 2014.316.2.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
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- Musical Instruments
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Bass guitar used by Robert "Kool" Bell of Kool & the Gang
- Manufactured by
- Oasis Guitars, American
- Used by
- Kool & the Gang, American, founded 1964
- Robert "Kool" Bell, American, born 1950
- Medium
- wood, brass (alloy), metal and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 46 1/2 × 13 7/8 × 3 in. (118.1 × 35.2 × 7.6 cm)
- Place made
- Juliesse Avenue, Sacramento, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1976-1978
- Description
- 2015.212a: An electric bass guitar used by Robert “Kool” Bell of Kool and the Gang. The bass guitar is made of light colored wood and has brass tuning pegs. It has two pickups in black. The strings are attached to an oval shaped metal tailpiece with four smaller tuners. The bass also has four volume and tone controls on the left side of the lower front body. Two switches for pick-ups are also on the lower left side of the front body. On the headstock is gold inlay with the bass name running vertically down the center that reads “O / A / S / I / S.” The top of the headstock has an inlaid gold design. Imprinted into the wood on the back of the headstock at the top is “37 57 / USA.” On the back of the body on the lower left side is an oval-shaped black electronics cavity plate. Also on the back at the top near of the neck is a strap button.
- 2015.212b: Guitar is housed in a guitar case.
- Topic
- African American
- Disco (Music)
- Funk (Music)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert "Kool" Bell of Kool & The Gang
- Object number
- 2015.212ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Harmonica used by Arthur Lee
- Manufactured by
- Hohner Musikinstrumente GmbH & Co. KG, German, founded 1857
- Used by
- Lee, Arthur, American, 1945 - 2006
- Medium
- metal and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3/4 × 4 × 1 1/8 in. (1.9 × 10.2 × 2.9 cm)
- Type
- harmonicas
- musical instruments
- Place made
- Trossingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe
- Date
- ca. 1980
- Description
- A metal and plastic harmonica used by Arthur Lee. The harmonica is etched with lettering on the top and bottom. The lettering on the top of the harmonica reads “HOHNER Special 20 / MARINE BAND.” The letter “A” is etched on the top right side of the harmonica. The etched lettering on the bottom of the harmonica reads “M. HOHNER / MADE IN GERMANY.” The harmonica has ten holes on each of its sides. Numbers are etched in the metal above each hole.
- Topic
- African American
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Rock and roll (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Diane Lee in memory of Arthur Taylor Lee
- Object number
- 2014.41.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Voodoo Guitar "Marie" made by Don Moser with debris from Hurricane Katrina
- Created by
- Moser, Don, American
- Medium
- Wood, copper, brass, tin, and plastic with fabric and rhinestone
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (guitar): 41 3/4 × 13 3/4 × 2 3/8 in. (106 × 34.9 × 6 cm)
- H x W x D (Wood box): 5 x 47 7/8 x 17 in. (12.7 x 121.6 x 43.2 cm)
- Place made
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2005
- Description
- The Voodoo Guitar (.1) used by Don Moser of Swampkat. The 6-string electric guitar is wooden with metal-plated head and body. A plaque on the head features text that reads [KATRINA - AUG - 29- 2005]. Metal letters are adhered along one side and the bottom of the head, following the curve [NEW ORLEANS / VOODOO]. Multiple "windows" were built into the guitar head. Contents include objects such as a voodoo doll and rhinestone fleur de lis brooch. At the center of the head, a figurine is attached atop the strings. It is shaped like a cross. Its top half is black, while the bottom is white and covered with multi-colored beads. Brown hair-like fibers extend out of the top and two arms. A handwritten letter (.2) on white paper with rough, burned edges is attached under the strings. It visually blocks part of the head and reads [DEAR KEVIN, / THANKS FOR ALL THE HARD WORK YOU AND / YOUR TEAM HAS PUT INTO THE VOODOO GUITAR / PROJECT. / I'VE ENJOYED EVERY MIN. OF THE JOURNEY. / THIS IS THE VOODOO GUITAR. PLEASE TAKE / EXTRA CARE OF HER, I GROWN QUITE FOND OF HER! / THE GUITAR IS SET UP AND PLAYS GREAT, SHE SOUNDS / LIKE THE DEVIL MOVING FURNITURE! / BLESSINGS / DON]. The back of the neck is light-colored wood, and the back of the head is dark wood. A gold-colored metal plaque situated at the base of the neck features engraved text that reads [KATRINA / YOU THOUGHT / YOU COULD KEEP / THE OL BIG EASY / DOWN BUT WE / STILL HEAR OUR / BRASS BANDS / BLOWIN OH WHAT/ A BEAUTIFUL / SOUND]. A clear plastic cylinder is attached to the underside of the head. It has a metal top & bottom and contains a fuzzy object.
- Topic
- African American
- Art
- Communities
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- United States--History--2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Musician/Artist Don Louis Moser
- Object number
- 2015.119.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
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- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Cornet owned by Maxine Sullivan
- Manufactured by
- F. E. Olds, American
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Medium
- 2013.46.29.1.1a: brass (alloy) with felt
- 2013.46.29.1.1b: metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Trumpet): 7 × 5 1/4 × 15 in. (17.8 × 13.3 × 38.1 cm)
- H x W x D (Mouthpiece): 1 1/16 × 1 1/16 × 2 3/4 in. (2.7 × 2.7 × 7 cm)
- Type
- musical instruments
- cornets (aerophones)
- Date
- 1977
- Description
- A brass cornet made by Olds Ambassador and owned by Maxine Sullivan. The body of the cornet (2013.46.29.1.1a) is brass with a straight bell and three (3) valves with green felt pads. The ambassador model is manufactured by F. E. Olds. The cornet has [OLDS / AMBASSADOR / FULLERTON / CALIF] inscribed at the base of the bell. The number [997566] is inscribed on the second valve. The finger ring for the pinky of the right hand is silver. The mouthpiece of the cornet (2013.46.29.1.1b) as a conical backbore and appears to be silver plated. [Olds 7C] is inscribed on the cup, below the rim.
- Topic
- African American
- Jazz (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.1.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture