This instrument is a copy of the banjo I built for myself, #463. It was designed to be a lightweight, vibrant, thrifty banjo, made with wood on hand. The dark stain ties it all together and will make for a nice patina as it is played and shows its use. The rim is maple and the neck is mahogany and maple, all from the Carpenter Ant stash in Portland. It weighs in at 4lbs 2oz, has a lively sound and I like the old time folk art look. I like this design and am thinking of applying it to other banjo models I make.

“Hey Aaron - the Banjo arrived today in one piece :-) it looks great. I love how the fret board looks - especially the scoop. (Like tiger stripes) The pictures you posted does not do it justice. Way lighter and more comfortable than the banjo I currently have.
Thanks again.
- P. T. ”