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A week at the John C Campbell Folk School
13 hrs ago
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#1030- Oak and Walnut Tenor Banjo
#1030- Oak and Walnut Tenor Banjo.
Jul 9
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An incomplete list of topics that are awaiting updates.
This substack is laughably inconsistent and wide ranging, so I will start by thanking you for staying tuned.
Jul 5
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Stock Ukulele Available
This is a stock instrument that has been in the works for many months.
Jul 1
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June 2026
Thoughts On Build Schedule and Batches
When I worked for Mya-Moe, one of the best parts was Gordon and Char’s carefully designed build schedule.
Jun 5
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May 2026
#1026- Curly Walnut and Pistachio Five String Banjo
This banjo is similar to the one I built for old friend Steve Varney, who is known as a sideman for Gregory Alan Isakov and as a solo artist.
May 28
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Photo Dump for My Next Article
I am writing an article about luthier Pete Howlett for Ukulele Magazine.
May 28
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#1025- Spruce and Maple Soprano Ukulele
#1025- Spruce and Maple soprano ukulele.
May 21
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I don't want to fight about sharpening...
There is probably no topic in woodworking more divisive than sharpening.
May 19
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Milo, Ohia or Lama
Last month I showed a wood set I got from Kevin from woodfromthewest.com.
May 15
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Matt's Third Best Banjo
Banjo players face an interesting lot in life: to receive all the banjos that other people don’t want, even if you don’t really need or want them.
May 6
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April 2026
#1020- Cedar and Curly Koa Kingdom Era Ukulele
The Kingdom Era series of instruments pays tribute to the first generation of Maderian luthiers in Hawaii, based off my historical research I did…
Apr 27
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