#499- Walnut and Pistachio Mini Five String Banjo

Dark, rich and vibrant. Like espresso mixed with whiskey. Or the smell of dirt after a good rain. Or mole sauce with a spicy finish. Sorry, I got distracted by this one. Straight grain walnut from the Carpenter Ant stash, pistachio from California orchards and an earthy goat skin head. It all adds up to a nice banjo which sounds great in open g and open a.

I absolutely love the mini Banjo. I am new to the instrument but it’s so easy to play and has such a unique tone that I have hardly put it down since I received it. It has this low rumbly kind of sound that is exactly what I was hoping for and makes it seem like something that’s been making music for generations. Besides the Wife and the Dog, it’s the first thing I will grab if the house ever catches fire!

- J. P.