I have been given some photos of Aloha lap steels and am looking for more info on the brand. Here is what I have to date:
According to Mugwumps an Aloha Manufacturing Co existed in Honolulu, Hawaii from 1911 to around 1927. Aloha Publishing Co, was founded 1935 in Chicago Illinois.
According to Vintage Guitar Price Guide Aloha was a private brand of Aloha Publishing and Musical Instrument Company, Chicago.
Does anyone here know if both companies produced / sold guitars?
also
Ray Meany Aloha model was made by Magnatone in the 1950s and 60s. [Source: Brad's Page of Steel] Was Ray Meany the brand?
I'd be grateful for any info please...