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View fullsize Here is a new 13” Fiberskyn head. We do like having them as an option but I always thought they were to thick at nearly .018. Maybe for the odd Tub-a-phone they sound ok but mostly they mess with the banjos equilibrium to my ears. So- I sand of
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View fullsize Banjo# 293 built in 2012…. Back when I should have bought bitcoin- But that’s another story. This is a 13” all curly Claro walnut Luthier Choice. I recently bought this back from the original owner and after some love I’ll o
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View fullsize A new head on this gold plated 12” banjo. Two coats of varnish and a coat or conservators wax- ready for a lifetime of playing.
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View fullsize Here’s banjo number 07112 I made when I lived in Arcata CA just before I met Pharis. I recently had the opportunity to buy it back from the family I made it for. It was my first “ fancy” commission back then. Sporting a” Stewa
View fullsize I picked this up on my travels. I’ll make a 5 string neck and it’ll sound killer. LOVE the stickers and how far this banjo has traveled.
View fullsize Sun-kissed and content, after a month bouncing around Baja we’re ready to head back home. So many fun times with lizards, quail, turtles, beach donkeys, crazy street dogs, road runners, cactus, sand, sharks, sooo many whales and our first time,
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View fullsize My 1929 TB2 conversion banjo. Walnut neck with ebony trim and sea snail inlay.
View fullsize I’ve spent a lot time hunting, fishing and hiking in my life and while in the woods have always wanted to find an arrowhead. This, however is unreal! While exploring a remote area of Baja beach yesterday, on a random stop to explore some tide-p
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  • Our next waitlist opening will be on January 1, 2026 for 24 hours. Questions? Check out Ordering.

  • Our newest record Tell ‘Em You Were Gold is out on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings! This record won a 2023 Juno Award. Order at our store, or find downloads and copies on Bandcamp and at the Smithsonian website. Pre-order your double vinyl today!

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Videos

Behind the Scenes documentary on Tell ‘Em You Were Gold, out now on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.

Rolling Mills live

“Cannot Change it all” from Tell ‘Em You Were Gold

“Souvenir” from Tell ‘Em You Were Gold

“Old Bill’s Tune” from Tell ‘Em You Were Gold

Been All Around This World from Tell ‘Em You Were Gold

“Black Guard Mary” from Tell ‘Em You Were Gold

Mini-Doc on our banjos by CBC’s special series Inside the Craft.

"SALT AND POWDER" From Pharis & Jason Romero's new release, Sweet Old Religion

"Old Bill's Tune", a bonus track featuring Josh Rabie (fiddle) and John Hurd (bass).

Romero Banjos documentary produced by Fretboard Journal 

Wild Bill Jones recorded at our home. Featuring Banjo 10250.

Lost Lula recorded at Pickathon 2013. Featuring one of our gourd banjos.