Hardware, Options, and Misc

Below is a summary of hardware, options, and other stuff

Banjo Head 

• Frosted, Renaissance, Clean, Black - You Choose.

Tension Hoop and Hooks

• 16 hook with thin hoop - My personal favorite, simple, light, and streamlined.

• SBC custom tension hoop with side holes

• Other per customer specifications

Tuners

• Planetary 

• Friction can be available for Nylgut, upon request.

Tailpiece

• No Knot (or equivalent) type tailpiece - Let me know if you want alternate.

• Other - Hawktail, etc.

Bridge

• Standard three leg.    

Finish

• I like to use clear finishes to highlight to natural character/beauty of the wood chosen for your banjo.   We can discuss staining types and colors to suit your wishes.  

• I use a light walnut/natrual tinted oil for Maple followed by poly finish.

• All banjos are finished with a Satin polyurethane finish, which retains the organic wood feel (not plastic coated) and protects it on your adventures. 

Setup

All banjos will be shipped with proper setup including:

• Head tension set at 89 to 90 pounds

• Medium light strings

Note:  New banjos require a settling period where the head tension will relax through time as the banjo head stretches to static form.  There are many website designed to assist in setup or contact me. (Recommend you purchase head tension meter for uniform head tension).

Banjo Case 

• Soft Shell – Padded - $40.00 to $50.00

• Hard Shell – At Cost (approximately $200) - From Smakula Fretted Instruments

Note:   I frequently ship without a case.    As a builder, I have also developed good packing skills.