ROY SMECK MINI DISPLAY

Roy Smeck, known as The Wizard of the Strings!

Master of Steel guitar, tenor banjo and ukulele. Early big musical star – appeared in the first movie with sound – “Vita-phone” pictures. First to record a multi-track performance – on film, in 1933. Created method books for many instruments, and inspired Mel Bay to create a publishing empire. Built an endorsement empire with Harmony Instruments – his name is on instruments from five decades. Always devoted time to music education – even at the height of his popularity. Played in virtually every city in America, as well as touring the globe.

Our Harmony Roy Smeck model is on loan courtesy of Greg Tager.