A Music Connection offers a broad collection of traditional and folklore musical instruments from the leading manufactures such as:

• Recording King open back banjos
• Paris Swing gypsy jazz style mandolins
• Johnson banjos
• Johnson mandolins
• Johnson ukuleles

We proudly provide the best quality banjos and mandolins available in the market at affordable prices.

About RECORDING KING Musical Instruments
Recording King has a history dating back to the 1930’s, when players wanted instruments with a bigger tone that would stand out from bands and orchestras. New instruments from Recording King carry a piece of history with each model.
Legendary Recording King Banjos feature intricate inlaid engravings and a classic, sparkling tone.

Our models of Recording King banjos are:
• Recording King California Banjo … The California banjo is a traditional open back banjo that is a great way to master old-time playing. This open back banjo has a sweet, rich tone and a lightweight design.
• Recording King California Deluxe Banjo … The California deluxe banjo has original detailing and a sweet open back tone that players love. This model of banjo revitalizes the Recording King legacy with its unique detailing and graceful craftsmanship.
• Recording King Ne Plus Ultra Banjo … The Ne Plus Ultra banjo is the most incredibly crafted, meticulously detailed open back banjo in the Recording King collection.
This open back banjo has a sweet, harmonious tone that is excellent for all styles of playing. There is a piece of history with every Recording King banjo, and the Ne Plus Ultra banjo is a perfect example of this.

We also sell Recording King Pre-War Style Banjo Flanges.

About PARIS SWING Musical Instruments
The Paris Swing Co. offers mandolins with the tone and signature detailing of the gypsy jazz style. The rhythmic playability and clean cutting power of gypsy jazz instruments are developed for players who need to play fast and loud.
Each Paris Swing mandolin brings back the romance of the Hot Club de Paris 1930’s.
Whether you choose to re-create the traditional gypsy jazz sound or forge your own personal style, the creative possibilities are endless with musical instruments from the Paris Swing Co.

Our models of Paris Swing mandolins are:
• Paris Swing D-Hole Samois Mandolin … The Samois Swing mandolin is the model that is most familiar to gypsy jazz enthusiasts. With a classic D-shaped sound hole, this folk musical instrument features greater bass response than the average mandolin, and a rich, full tone that makes itself heard in any ensemble.
• Paris Swing Oval Hole Django Nuages Mandolin … The Django-inspired Nuages mandolin features a smaller, oval sound hole which gives the mandolin a brighter tone.
• Paris Swing F-Hole Parisian Mandolin … The Parisian Swing mandolin combines the gypsy jazz look with traditional mandolin sound holes. These mandolins offer the familiar tone most players are accustomed to, and provide the ultimate in volume and cutting power.

About JOHNSON Musical Instruments
Johnson musical instruments has become a leading musical instrument manufacturer over the last 10 years by offering great lines of guitars, basses and folk instruments such as banjos, mandolins and ukulele guitars.
Johnson offers a vast collection of acoustic guitars, electric guitars, resonator guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles and much more.

Our models of Johnson banjos are:

• Johnson Open Back Banjo … Players everywhere will enjoy this new open back banjo for its lightweight design and invitingly low price.
• Johnson Travel Banjo … This new travel banjo is built for the traveling musician who needs that big “bark” in a small scale design. This banjo features a lightweight design so it is perfect for any road trip.
• Johnson 18 Bracket 5 String Banjo … Johnson leads the market with this affordable, well-built banjo. The JB-080 is a great introduction to banjo playing.
• Johnson 24 Bracket 5 String Banjo … This best-selling banjo features a mahogany resonator. This banjo is available in right and left hand models to accommodate a wide variety of players.
• Johnson Planetary 5 String Banjo … This banjo always plays as good as it sounds; packed with a ton of features into its low price.
• Johnson Rolled Brass Tone String Banjo … This banjo is sought out by more experienced players for its sharp attack and minimal sustain.
• Johnson Cast Brass Tone String Banjo … This wonderful deluxe banjo features a genuine cast brass tone ring for an exceptional sound that will please any bluegrass lover.

Our models of Johnson mandolins are:

• Johnson Lynchburg Mandolin … This mandolin is affordable and looks and sounds great. The Lynchburg mandolin has good, clean workmanship and a bright sound.
• Johnson Mandolin PlayerPac … The mandolin starter kit that will have you playing one of the most cherished folk instruments in no time.
• Johnson Oval Hole Mandolin … The Johnson Oval Hole mandolin offers a great price on a smart looking instrument. Its oval hole on the soundboard gives it its distinct projection and tone.
• Johnson Madison Electric A-model Mandolin … Mandolin players can now plug in and crank it up. This mandolin is finely crafted and built with sonorous mahogany and a passive, single coil pickup for a superb tone acoustic or electric.
• Johnson Louisville Mandolin … The Louisville mandolin has all the features players need, at a price anyone can afford. This mandolin is made of solid carved woods.
• Johnson Savannah F-model Mandolin … The Savannah F-Model mandolin appeals to a whole new group of players with its excellent construction, fittings, and sound.
• Johnson Lexington Mandolin … This mandolin is delicately crafted and typifies the timeless beauty of the Florentine mandolin.
• Johnson Liberty Mandolin … The new Liberty mandolin continues Johnson’s reputed F-Model series of mandolins.
• Johnson Decatur Mandolin … The Decatur mandolin provides players with a beautiful, finely crafted mandolin with plenty of bark. The Decatur mandolin has an alluring look, a sharp sound and enough "bark" in it to please the most discriminating player.
• Johnson Traditional Octave Mandolin … Johnson has taken the Octave mandolin back to its roots and reintroduced a line designed from traditional Celtic models. This mandolin is made from all solid woods.
• Johnson Deluxe Octave Mandolin … The new deluxe Octave mandolin features improved looks, sound and playability. This mandolin comes with an extra deep body that gives it a bigger sound with lots of bark. This mandolin has a gracefully shaped, offset double cutaway design to allow easy access to the upper frets.
• Johnson Traditional Bouzouki Mandolin … Johnson has taken the traditional Bouzouki mandolin back to its roots and reintroduced a line designed from traditional Celtic models. This mandolin is made from all solid woods. Johnson selects only choice spruce with tight, uniform grain.
• Johnson Deluxe Bouzouki Mandolin … The new deluxe Bouzouki mandolin features improved looks, sound and playability. This mandolin comes with an extra deep body that gives it a bigger sound with lots of bark. This mandolin has a gracefully shaped, offset double cutaway design to allow easy access to the upper frets.

Our models of Johnson ukuleles are:

• Johnson Soprano Ukulele … Johnson ukuleles are superbly built from fine woods.
• Johnson Mahogany Soprano Ukulele … The clean workmanship of these ukuleles and excellent fret dressing are the first things you might notice about Johnson’s well-loved ukuleles.
• Johnson Mahogany Pineapple Ukulele … The necks of these ukuleles are nicely shaped and finished in a satin lacquer to give them an excellent feel.
• Johnson Mahogany Concert Ukulele … These ukuleles are available in the traditional mahogany woods, or with more budget oriented specs.
• Johnson Pacific Pineapple Ukuleles
• Johnson Baritone Ukuleles
• Johnson Mahogany Baritone Ukuleles
• Johnson Mahogany Solid Body Ukuleles

To learn more about us, A Music Connection, we invite you to take some quality time and search our website for the folk musical instruments that interest you most. You will find many helpful tips and musical advice along the way. Enjoy our website at www.amusicconnection.com

A Music Connection is located in San Mateo, CA, offering the lowest prices in folk musical instruments such as banjos, mandolins and traditional ukulele guitars. A Music Connection also offers DJ’s deejay services in both sides of the Bay Area, covering San Francisco, San Mateo, San Bruno, South San Francisco, San Jose, Redwood City, Santa Clara, Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Daily City, and all major cities in the East Bay, North Bay, South Bay and Peninsula, California.