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5 string cookie tin banjo

Posted by Troy Eckstein on January 31, 2017 at 4:28pm

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cedar, neck, 5-string, banjo, tin

I made this banjo for my cottage neighbours. They demolished the old cottage so I kept the old door and made the cedar neck from that. The tailpiece is the spring hinge. I'm gonna surprise them with it as a keepsake from the old cottage!

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Troy Eckstein February 2, 2017 at 11:20am

Thank you Derek!
Derek Rose February 1, 2017 at 10:35pm

Sounds and looks great! You sound like a great neighbor too! Very thoughtful gift.
Troy Eckstein February 1, 2017 at 4:49pm

Thanks so much Bluesheart!
Troy Eckstein February 1, 2017 at 4:48pm

Thanks Uncle John. Nothing's as happy as a banjo!
Bluesheart February 1, 2017 at 3:08pm

Really nice playing, build and idea!
Uncle John February 1, 2017 at 8:40am

Wow, old timey good and sweet tone and playing.
Troy Eckstein January 31, 2017 at 8:30pm

Thanks Erasmo! It was fun to make this banjo and it's fun to play too.
Troy Eckstein January 31, 2017 at 5:30pm

Thanks Jim!
Jim Morris January 31, 2017 at 5:12pm

Good job! Wonderful memento of what was. I'm sure they'll enjoy and appreciate it.