Banjos are typicallyt made from domestic hardwoods like Maple and Walnut, however, I have made a few from Koa now and I am really pleased with them. I’m lucky to have some flat and rift sawn Koa boards that were imported in the 1960’s for making clock cases. They wouldn’t work to resaw for ukuleles, but they are great for banjos. Koa makes a sweeter and softer sound than maple and I hope I get to make more like this. The Pistachio fretboard and trim makes a nice contrast and comes from California orchards. This has an arm rest and a pickup added, tuned to open g. Cheers!

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