John Croft, Glan Tanat, Llanyblodwel, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NQ, England.

Tel: (+44) 01691 828850

Email: theukuleleman.com@gmail.com

GEORGE FORMBY OWNED INSTRUMENT NEWS

*** The three photographs below show George Formby’s ‘Baby’ Gibson UB-3 (UB-2 De-Luxe) that I am very fortunate to own. He used this Gibson in five of his films and it was his second-favourite banjo uke (his Abbott ‘Monarch’ was his favourite). ***

The automatic photo display below show some photos of my four George Formby owned instruments. This is the first time that these four instruments have been together since George Formby had them.

All five instruments shown in the automatic photo display below were owned by George Formby. Four of them were sold in the 1961 Auction held after Formby’s death. The Will Van Allen was first acquired by Sheffield Solicitor Rex Blaker and after his death it was sold in the 1988 Auction in Sheffield. This is the first time that these five instruments have ever been photographed together.

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