1956 Martin D-28
Purchased from Tim Austin during the Lonesome River Band Japan Tour 1995
“That ’56 D-28 looks like it’s been to hell and back, but plays like a dream, and sounds like you’re in heaven.”
– Clay Bussinger – June 2016
1991 Henderson 000-42
Purchased as the original owner from the luthier, Wayne Henderson, in 1991 – Serial #120
2014 Henderson D-18S
Given by Wayne Henderson at the 20th Annual Wayne Henderson Music Festival – Serial #627
2023 Golden Ring D-18
Posthumous work by Dr. Kimio Nakamura – Serial #15
2025 Eastman E20D-TC-LSH
Endorsed by Eastman Guitars in 2025
2008 Osborne Chief
Given by Sonny Osborne in 2008 – Frank Neat neck installed in 2020
1968 Baldwin Style D
Encountered at Sound Messe and purchased in 2011 – Originally owned by Eiichi Shimizu
1927 TB-5 Conversion
Purchased from the Mandolin Brothers by my father, Etsuro Inaba in 1977
5-string neck by Marion Kenneth Kirk
1907 A.C. Fairbanks & Co. “Regent”
Owned by Etsuro Inaba – Purchased from Tony Marcus at Takarazuka Bluegrass Festival in late 1980’s
1979 Tokai T1200R
A Japanese banjo converted with a 2008 Osborne Chief neck built by Frank Neat in 2022
1912 Gibson A-4
An ancient tone producer!
2000 Wade FW-5
Purchased as the original owner from the luthier, Yoichi Ueda – Serial #20004
2025 Coostar CMF-650
Endorsed by Ethan Zang of the Coostar Instruments
Gaspard Duiffenpruggar Derazey Copy Fiddle (year unknown)
Converted to the 5-string fiddle by the luthier, Shunichi Hirai, in 1991
1950’s Kay Archtop Guitar
Purchased on Yahoo online auction in 2021
1961 Kiso Suzuki Archtop Guitar No.7
A Japanese vintage – Purchased on Yahoo online auction in 2022