Bown "Stella"

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*Pictures are of the 'Barbeque Bob'-style Stella 12- String


Steve James With His Own



The picture above shows a Stella 12-String with a Leadbelly tailpiece. This one has a Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides.

Although its inventive and unique construction gave it a distinctive sound, very evocative of old blues recordings and artists (such as Huddie Leadbetter, "Leadbelly"), it also meant that few original Stellas survive in a playable state. Ralph has made a few affectionate replicas of these unique and historic instruments for discerning (live!) bluesmen.

The one photoed here is a Spanish Cypress in Honey Sunburst & Sitka Top & 6-pin fixed bridge.

*Pictures are of the 'Barbeque Bob'-style Stella 12-String



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