ROY SMECK Charmaine / Steel Guitar Rag 78 RPM Sonora 2000 Wizard of the Strings
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ROY SMECK Wizard of the Strings CHARMAINE / STEEL GUITAR RAG 78 RPM Sonora 2000 Instrumental

78 RPM Record: Roy Smeck and the Music Men

🎶 Item Details

  • Artist: Roy Smeck ("Wizard of the Strings") and the Music Men

    • Vocal: Bob Houston (on A-Side)

  • Record Label: Sonora ("Clear as a Bell" - Black/Gold Label)

  • Catalog Number: 2000

  • Matrix / Take Number (if visible): S.R. 1969 / S.R. 1968

  • Songs:

    • A-Side: Charmaine (Rapee-Pollack)

    • B-Side: Steel Guitar Rag (Leon McAuliffe) - Instrumental

  • Approx. Year: Mid-1940s (Post-war era Sonora pressing)

  • Genre: Novelty Instrumental / Hawaiian Guitar / Traditional Pop

✨ Artist Spotlight

Roy Smeck was an electrifying Vaudeville star and instrumentalist known as "The Wizard of the Strings" for his mastery of the steel guitar, ukulele, and banjo. This Sonora disc features his versatile talent, including the instrumental classic "Steel Guitar Rag," making it a great piece for collectors of novelty and early guitar virtuosos.

💿 Condition & Disclosure

Record Grade (Visual): VG- (Very Good Minus)

Feature Description Notes The shellac is glossy with scattered light surface scuffs and minor superficial scratches across both sides. The label on the B-side shows minor paper peeling near the center hole. Labels The Sonora black and gold labels are clean and fully legible. CRITICAL FLAW No chips or cracks are visible on the edge.

IMPORTANT: This record has not been tested for playability. It is sold strictly VISUALLY GRADED and is UNTESTED. Due to the vintage nature and lack of testing equipment, this item is sold AS-IS

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