But the gadget that comes up trumps is the Bowden B-Bender – a nifty creation that can be fitted to practically any acoustic for the off-the-cuff pitch shifting bends.

B. Bender is an artist who was born in the 20th Century. How much does a B. Bender cost? The maker's first piece to be offered at auction was "Monk with Bird" at Kodner Galleries in 2021.

Stuart continues, “While I was there, I said, ‘Is Clarence's B-string bender here? I'd love to see it.’ It was in the attic, missing a string in a Byrd's road case. She popped the lid open.