Commissions

At the moment I am concentrating on building a couple of slightly different styles of mountain banjo. These are traditional instruments forever made with hand-tools, perfectly suited to my current set-up. 

​Prices are a baseline for each style of instrument as described. If you’d like any amendments to yours please get in touch and we can work out a price. Any commissioned instrument can be build either right- or left-handed.
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Commissioned instruments are made to order, and build times may vary – especially if I have to source specific materials or parts. If you get in touch regarding a commission I'll let you know a likely completion date, and will also keep you updated about the build as it proceeds. 

If you would like to discuss a commission, please get in touch here. 

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​Mountain banjo, Hicks / Proffitt Style - £600

This traditional style mountain banjo has wide front and back plates, with tension achieved by screwing down the front plate.

​As standard I make these banjos fretless, with Leader planetary tuners, a calfskin head, and Aquila nylgut strings. ​More examples and information are available in the gallery.

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​​​Mountain banjo, slimline style - £600

This is a design I’ve developed myself for a thinner, slightly more elegant profile. The front and back plates are flush with the middle ring, and the skin is tensioned by screwing down the back plate.

​As standard I make these banjos fretless, with Leader planetary tuners, a calfskin head, and Aquila nylgut strings. More examples and information are available in the gallery​.