It’s hard to describe the difference in sound between an 11” and 12” rim. The 12” just sounds…more? Because this one is walnut, has a goat skin head and non steel strings, I recommended adding the brass tone ring, which added a little growl and sparkle. The customer asked for rope binding, so we put it pretty much everywhere. Why not! The curly walnut is from here in Hood River, milled by the folks at The Dee Mill. The pistachio is from California Orchards.

“Hello Aaron and Nicole,

I just wanted to send a short note to say that the banjo arrived safe and sound last Saturday. I am so exceedingly happy with this instrument. It’s gorgeous. It sounds amazing and exactly how I wanted. And when I opened it up with my 6yo son his first comment was “it smells good!” That wood scent is indeed rare in the big city.
Also, I’m so impressed with the playability. I’ve mostly played ukulele that past few years, having only recently picked up the banjo my only one is a travel sized one. I really expected for there to be level of adjustment and even discomfort in picking up a much larger, longer instrument. But this banjo is just so smooth and easy to play! It just has a great feel!

....Thanks for being the artists y’all are. Happy holidays!
- B. T.”