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272605 Phil Edgerton <pedgerton66@g...> 2021‑01‑18 banjo
Galoots,
Here are pics of an all-wood banjo I made a while back for my son. The
frame and neck are hard maple and the wooden head is 1/8 by 1 inch thick
sassafras strips joined side to side. Luckily Jesse asked for a fretless
banjo! It sounds pretty good, having a mellow tone-- fine for Jesse since
he plays "clawhammer" style. Plans are from Richard Starr in an old "Fine
Woodworking" mag.  I think this ends my lutherie career.

PS: I've been trying to talk Ed Mench  into building a bass fiddle. I sent
him plans and everything. Help me get him to work his magic! No pressure
Ed. (Grin).

https://www.flickr.com/photos/191742971@N.../50833454821/in/dateposted-public/
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