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A wonderfully unusual piece of 1970s country-music memorabilia! This 1976 Hee Haw Plank Dulcimer musical instrument is a Tut Taylor creation associated with Yongestreet Productions and manufactured by Custom Productions, Inc., Savannah, Tennessee.
Made in the USA from an actual wood plank, this simple stringed instrument was marketed as something “Anyone Can Play!” The original box features the familiar Hee Haw donkey artwork, “As Seen On TV” advertising, and instructions for playing simple songs on the back.
The instrument retains its original wood construction, black fingerboard/fret guide, strings, tuning pegs, bridge, Hee Haw graphics, and Tut Taylor Creation marking. An especially fun collectible for Hee Haw fans, country-music enthusiasts, folk-instrument collectors, or anyone who appreciates unusual American-made musical novelties.
Features
- Authentic Hee Haw Plank musical instrument
- Dated 1976
- Tut Taylor Creation
- Yongestreet Productions / Hee Haw branding
- Manufactured by Custom Productions, Inc.
- Savannah, Tennessee
- Made in USA
- Constructed from a real wood plank
- Stringed musical instrument with tuning pegs and fingerboard
- Original Hee Haw graphics on instrument
- Includes the original illustrated retail box
- Box advertises “As Seen On TV”
- Back of box provides notes/instructions for 10 simple songs
- Great vintage country music, television, and novelty-instrument collectible
Measurements
- Length: Approx. 24”
- Width: Approx. 3 1/2”
Condition
Vintage pre-owned condition with age-appropriate wear. The wooden instrument presents nicely for a piece dating to 1976.
The original box is in rough vintage condition with staining, discoloration, edge and corner wear, creasing, and tears. One cardboard flap at the bottom is missing, and there is a torn/hole area along one edge. The clear plastic/cellophane that originally appears to have covered the rectangular display window is also missing. Despite the wear, the box remains together and still serves as an excellent original accompaniment to the instrument. Please review photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition.
This is one of those pieces that combines Hee Haw nostalgia, vintage country-music history, and an unusual playable instrument all in one. Having the original 1970s illustrated box makes it particularly display-worthy, and the Tut Taylor connection gives it considerably more character than a typical novelty instrument. It would make a terrific conversation piece in a country-music collection, music room, studio, or vintage television memorabilia display.
