04-29-201204-30-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2595BBoston
April 29, 2012 12:00 PMCalender
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American Lap Steel Guitar, Oahu Publishing Company, Cleveland, 1938

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Auction: Musical Instruments - 2595BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 29, 2012 12:00PM

Description:

American Lap Steel Guitar, Oahu Publishing Company, Cleveland, 1938, length of back 14 3/4 in., with original case and inspection tag.

Provenance: Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs, "Ernie" Isaacs.
Estimate $800-1,200

One of Hawaii's best known and loved songwriters and performers, Alvin K. Isaacs composed more than 300 songs including "Nalani" which became a recorded favorite of Nat "King" Cole. He was an original member of the "Royal Hawaiians" house band of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.

The inscription on the guitar case is thought to refer to Don McDiarmid Sr. , bandleader and successor to Harry Owens at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.

McDiarmid, along with Johnny Noble, had penned Hilo Hattie's signature tune " When Hilo Hattie Does the Hilo Hop".

Keywords

Alvin Kaleolani Isaacs, Cleveland, Oahu Publishing Company, Alvin K. Isaacs, Nat, Hawaii, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Don McDiarmid Sr., Harry Owens, Johnny Noble