The Swift
My banjos are built to handle playing any of the old-time styles, and deliver that old-time sound. I strive for a certain aesthetic that is similar to instruments made around the turn of the century. The hardware, wood, strings, head, and scale length will each help produce a different sound. I am working on offering a few different models that I will have available, each different from the next.
Example shown:
"The Swift" My Basic Openback Banjo.
Walnut Neck, 12" Thin Rim. Fretless and Fretted.
Basic Specs & Price
Basic openback “The Swift” Banjo $1400
- Cherry, Khaya, or Walnut (upgrade) Neck
- Square or Traditional Peghead Shape
- Richlite or Rosewood Peghead Overlay
- Black 11″ or 12″ Maple Ply Thin Rim
- 14 Hooks and Lugs
- Gotoh Tuners: Black or Off-White Knobs
- 25.5” Scale Length
- Richlite Fingerboard Fretless or Fretted
- 1.25” Nut Width
- Copper Side Dots @ 3, 7, 10, 12, 15
- Handmade Brass Tension Hoop
- No-Knot Tailpiece
- Renaissance or Frosted Head
- Heel shape Vega or Dobson Style
- Frailing Scoop (optional)
- Wooden Star Peghead Inlay (optional)
Upgrades
- Dobson Tonering$120
- Aging of Rim Hardware$25
- Goatskin Head$100
- Aged Nickel Tuners$25
- Walnut Neck$50
- Fingerboard Dots (mother of pearl)$30
Audio Samples
Thin rim: Nylgut
Examples & Builds
You can also check my Instagram account to see more of my recent builds and shop photos.