I have more banjo orders coming up than normal this year, so I was feeling the need to dial in the process more and make some new jigs and fixtures. This banjo helped tweak and develop the process, which will hopefully lead to more accuracy and efficiency. The combination of a maple block rim, a skin head and non-steel strings make for a cheerful sound that I really like. It’s got plenty of volume, but is still sweet and not over powering. The amazing curly maple for this was from Zena forest products in Salem, OR. The pistachio is from California orchards.

“My new banjo, Annie, has arrived! It is absolutely gorgeous. We have been bonding this afternoon. I am beginning to get used to the non-steel strings, and with the goat skin head, the tone is nice and “plunky”. It has enough volume for playing on the back porch while not upsetting the neighbors. I am blessed to own such a beautiful, one of a kind instrument. Thank you!

[One Week Update]:

Hey Aaron,
I had to let you know... after playing for a week now, I am absolutely in love 🥰 with my banjo - exactly the way you made it. It is absolutely perfect in every way. Thank you! 🪕
-C. M. ”