Couple banjos

These two instruments represent the application of principles I've learned building a few CBGs to the creation of some CBG-like instruments. But they aren't guitars, and they aren't made from cigar boxes. 

The first is a hand-drum banjo made with plans I found at Banjo Hangout: 

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The second is a license plate banjo with bent red oak sides, a white oak top, maple neck, cherry fretboard, and walnut tailpiece: 

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The top is attached traditionally, with kerfed lining, which you can see here. Easy to make with a box joint jig on the table saw!

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  • Cool
  • Beautiful banjos Jim, nice work!

  • This relative beginner appreciates the encouraging feedback!

  • wow, really good job on that first banjo. 

  • Hi Jim, I do like those banjos, nice clean work too, good stuff.

    Taff

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