By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
Salina musician Steve Hanson is known for his passion for the guitar. Not only has he taught thousands of people to play his favorite instrument, but over the past 60 years, he has played for thousands as well.
What you might not know is that Hanson also is a guitar collector.
"My dad has collected guitars for more than 40 years. His collection now includes more than a 120 instruments," Rick Hanson, CEO and president of SM Hanson Music, told Salina Post.
Many of Steve Hanson's guitars have not been seen publicly, Rick Hanson said. Thanks to the Flower Nook, however, 12 of Steve Hanson's guitars are now on display through July 30.
The Flower Nook, located at 208 East Iron Avenue, not only is a retail floral shop, but owners Wayne and Peggy DeBay also have dedicated more than 2,000 square feet to regional artisan gifts and regularly have local artists works on display. While Steve Hanson is an artist of a musical nature, his guitars are, nonetheless, works of art.
"The display includes instruments from England, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States. The guitars are all very unique and they share in the history of modern music," Rick Hanson said.
The guitars come from the 1930s through 1970s, he added.
Earlier today, Peggy Debay gave a brief overview of the guitar display during a Facebook Live event on The Flower Nook Facebook page. That video follows.