This banjo is already known to many of you as the subject of a series I made showing banjo rim building on YouTube. Here is the first video. I chose some curly Cherry for the rim that had bark pockets and dark streaks, which I think matches the Texas Ebony Well. I used some Texas Ebony that had tiny slivers of sapwood in it, which I think is a nice detail. The customer asked for no tone ring, non steel strings and less brass hardware, which produces a lighter banjo with a woody tone. I am really proud of it and had a great time playing it today. Enjoy!

“...I can’t put the banjo down! It’s beautiful and old-timey
sounding and comfortable to play and every time I think of going to send an email to say how much I dig it, I just end up playing more!
- Z. S.
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