Here are the specifications we will need from you before we start building your banjo.
These need to be finalized only about two weeks before we start building; you can place an order without having final specs.
Please call or email us if you have any questions - we're always glad to help you through the decision-making process.
- Rim Construction
- Rim Size
- Woods: Main wood, Trim wood
- Most common main woods: Mahogany, Cherry, Maple, Black Walnut
- Most common trim woods: Ebony, Chechen, Cocobolo, Black Walnut, etc.
- Please call for other options & current market values
- Tonering
- Honduran rosewood integral, Romero, Whyte Ladie, Tubaphone, Flathead, etc. Tone ring details.
- Scale Length
- We generally determine the best scale length by the rim size, but if you have a specific scale length in mind let us know
- Peghead Shape
- Scoop
- Heel
- Hardware: L-shoes, Tailpiece, Finishes (Plating, Ageing)
- Inlay
- Most designs on the site are available. Individual designs are welcome, whether you already have a specific image or just a concept. Inlay examples.
- Head Type
- Calfskin, Goatskin, Renaissance, Fyberskin, Frosted white
- Set-up
- Your playing style, action preference, etc. will determine the ideal set-up for you.
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