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Banjos

 

Alice in Wonderland banjo headstock inlay Alice in Wonderland banjo Civil War banjo head Civil War banjo Alice banjo headstock inlay Civil War banjo neck inlay

The banjo, with its large expanses of ebony on the neck and headstock, lends itself well to custom inlay work. Here are a few examples that utilize a multitude of inlay materials: mother of pearl, abalone, reconstituted stone, and vinyl. "Themes," such as the "Alice in Wonderland" and "Civil War" examples shown above, add visual interest to these instruments.

Jet banjo back inlay
The inlay on this special banjo is a representation of the jet the customer flew during the Korean Conflict. Additional inlay materials include aluminum and ebony. The difficulty of the inlay work was compounded by the convex surface.
 Jet banjo back Dancing Fools banjo head inlay Curly mahogany banjo front

Here are a few photos of banjos during construction.

Banjo inlay in progress Banjo neck construction Banjo inlay in progress Banjo neck construction Banjo rim during construction

Open-backed, bluegrass, or a design creation of your own, we'd love to build a banjo just for you. Contact us today.

Listen to Shawn Craver playing a Skipper open back banjo. When you click the link, the sound sample will play on your default mp3 player