A Year Old Prototype!

I first wrote about this prototype on March 14, 2025, almost a year ago. I spent a little time working out the tailpiece and end bolt, but it has spent the rest of the year hanging on the wall. My friend Preston, who I play Magic” The Gathering” with, said, “I like coming in the shop, because there is always something new to look at.” I responded, “If there was nothing new to look at, I would be out of business!” Despite that statement, this banjo friend has not gotten any love in months.

I decided to string it up yesterday for two reasons: First, two banjo friends have been in the shop recently and seem interested in it. Second, our future orders seem to be swinging towards more banjos than ukes for the first time ever, so it seems having another banjo model might be a good idea.

So far, it sounds really good. A mixture between a classical guitar and a banjo, just as I was hoping. Hopefully this month I can get it finished and I will tell you all about it here.

Thanks for keeping the lights on…

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