Banjo #16 Show & Tell
Added 2018-10-08 19:29:11 +0000 UTCThis is my first long-neck build as well as my first attempt at a "minstrel" banjo. The shape of the peg head was inspired by an original by the famous 19th-century banjo maker William Boucher out of Baltimore, Maryland. The neck, nut, bridge and tail piece on this banjo were entirely hand-carved by myself and partner Robyn Latham. The hoop was cut drom a 13" maple drum shell and the natural goat hide head came from noted luthier, artist and educator Jeff Menzies.
Comments
James, that is "Drunkard's Lone Child" from Dock Boggs tuned f#DF#AD. One of many songs I need to teach to yall. Here's a complete performance of the song: <a href="https://youtu.be/pdwsfnZNo8g" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/pdwsfnZNo8g</a>
Clifton Hicks
2018-10-11 23:54:15 +0000 UTCCould you tell us about that song & the tuning to it-thanks
James McIntyre
2018-10-11 23:44:48 +0000 UTCGreat looking banjo! Sounds great. Love the color of the hide.
John Welborn
2018-10-09 23:50:54 +0000 UTCI dig that V profile neck! Great work!
Joe
2018-10-09 20:52:59 +0000 UTCSounds good!!
Micheál Mac Labhrás
2018-10-09 18:42:39 +0000 UTCBig Bad Beast Banjo!
Bobby Banks
2018-10-09 17:49:13 +0000 UTCBeautiful tone...a lot of Soul in that Banjo. Great job Clifton!
Paul Hinsberger
2018-10-09 04:09:47 +0000 UTClooks and sounds so sweet! great job man.
Flatfoot Johnny
2018-10-08 21:38:57 +0000 UTC
