Kevin from woodfromthewest.com has been telling me about this Walnut tree they took down near Medford, OR. It’s been drying for years and I finally dug into for this banjo. It looks awesome and the sound is just what I want. Dark and rich but also loud and expressive. I’m really impressed. This customer wanted a 12” rim with goat skin head, brass tone ring, steel strings and an arm rest. All around a great design that I am having fun playing. I complimented the walnut with some grafted Pistachio from California orchards, also from Kevin.