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Topic: Nioma Brand?
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Mike McBride
Member From: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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posted 15 March 2006 12:29 PM
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Does anyone have info on the Nioma brand? I think that it was a pre-war maker. |
Michael Lee Allen
Member From: Fresno CA USA
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posted 15 March 2006 12:48 PM
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National Institute Of Musical Arts. Some were National products. The operation was similar to Oahu/Bronson/Aloha. |
Todd Clinesmith
Member From: Redcrest, California, USA
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posted 15 March 2006 01:03 PM
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I am not sure if you are refering to electric steels or resonator instruments.
I have a Nioma " Dobro ". It was a Regal made instrument bearing the Nioma label. From what I have read Regal made guitars for Nioma, Montgomery Wards, as well as Dobro and probably a few more labels too.
I think my instrument was made in the early 30's. It's a great guitar with the original stamped cone in great condition. Perfect for Oswald type playing.
I have seen "Nioma" electric steels as well....but don't know anything about them. My guess is they would be prewar as well.
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Mike McBride
Member From: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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posted 15 March 2006 02:52 PM
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I am referring to lap steels. There is one on ebay right now (Item number: 7398803148) that looks exactly like my GEBS (except mine is yellow & beat up).I think that NIOMA published Hawaiian music in the '30's also. |
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