Instruments | Smithsonian Institution

A number of instruments played by famous folk artists, along with those of less-known and unknown artists, are housed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.

National Museum of American History Martin Guitar, used by Libba (Elizabeth) Cotten
National Museum of American History American Five-String Banjo
National Museum of American History Gibson Five-String Banjo
National Museum of American History Folk Fiddle
National Museum of American History Gourd Folk Fiddle
National Museum of American History Tenor Guitar, used by Nick Reynolds of The Kingston Trio
National Museum of American History Schramm Folk Fiddle
National Museum of American History Tommy Jarrell's Violin
National Museum of American History Silvertone Electric-Acoustic Guitar, used by Jesse Fuller
National Museum of American History Richael Folk Fiddle
National Museum of American History American Folk Fiddle
National Museum of American History Castor Folk Fiddle
National Museum of American History Potter Folk Fiddle
National Museum of American History Folk Fiddle Bow
National Museum of American History Taos Folk Fiddle
National Museum of American History Calhoun Folk Fiddle

American Folk Music Instruments