The Cherry and Texas Ebony combo continues to create great instruments. This one has a 12” rim with no tone ring, a goatskin head and non steel strings. It is rich, vibrant and expressive with plenty of volume but no harshness. I am very proud of it. The Cherry came from the Carpenter Ant stash in Portland, the Texas Ebony from a retired builder.

“Dear Aaron, Nicole and Henry,

The stunningly beautiful banjo arrived safely and I am thrilled to learn that I am able to follow your instructional book and actually begin to play some songs. I can’t tell you what this means to me.

Aaron, the banjo surprised me on so many levels…at first, its size and weight seemed a bit daunting, after having played ukulele exclusively for years, but immediately discovered how balanced and comfortable it is to hold and how easy the low action is to play. This was all a huge relief, because I want to go after it’s particular, growly- albeit inviting- jaunty conversational sound…everyday. This banjo and I will be expressing one other’s essence. It doesn’t get any better than that.

Nicole referred to the banjo as her…hmm…she will be called Mae.

Thank you so very much!

With love and appreciation,
E. M. ”