Banjo building video

Video produced by my friend, Adam Sheffield, for Humans of the High Country. This was part of a longer video about mountain banjos that he did for a video project in college.

[@YaBoiButterball]

This man makes some of the best mountain banjos I've played. I'm too poor to buy one, but I stop by his stand every time he comes by our state fair

[@medschoolvisual6954]

How much do they go for?

[@andyalexander8217]

John, I met you in the mercantile in Todd late yesterday (the Concord/ NC State group) I really enjoyed the story in this video and looking forward to talking with you again.

[@brandondarrin3067]

Awesome guy.

[@stanhenderson7393]

Great video by a very interesting maker.

[@aaronflinner6431]

Im very interested in purchasing a mountain banjo from you. I emailed you about it today, but im curious as to the cost. I lost my job recently due to my health, and i can only afford about $430. If thats too little i would completely understand because your instruments are wonderful. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

2:24 ... this is nearly identical to the type of banjo I saw in a Firefox collection (I forget which volume) back in the '80's that showed how to make one.. I so wanted to build one of my own, but mounting and stretching a skin had me stumped so I stuck to Mountain dulcimers and now I build cigar box guitars!🤣

[@frailingbanjo]

That is Foxfire 3. Build one cigar box guitar. It was smokin'!

[@jean-lucbersou758]

Great banjo playing that enhanced the brilliant craftmanship . I want to restore an old 4 strings French banjo with closed pot ( ext.diam is 280 mm and inner.diam is 260 mm .) The original head (skin diam. 20 cm ) is damaged and the heavy metalic support is not in good shape . I would like to replace this parts but standard supplies don't fit . If you have any idea , advice or material I shall be honored of some answer . Thanks .

[@franciscojsmendes]

Incrivel👍

[@holzer53]

hey john i was just checking videos on how to install ahead on a tack head banjo and found this. good video. i'm going to carve the pot and neck on this one

[@abdullahonong1487]

awesome

[@soloplayer2067]

that "visit advertising" button or link is on top of the add to favorites button. I can't add this video. Please separate them. I like this vdieo.

[@kentpeterson2666]

I am interested in buying a mtn banjo do you have them to sell or make for me? How can this be arranged?

[@frailingbanjo]

Hey Kent. Thanks for your interest in my banjos. I am pretty far behind at the moment, and am not taking orders for awhile. If you want to emil me through my website, I can lead you to other builders. Thanks.

[@francisjoly3862]

I want to start playing banjo. Would you suggest starting fretless?

[@MarcSacksZA]

Most people would recommend starting with frets, it's a little bit like training wheels on a bicycle. You can of course start with fretless, but it is without question more difficult - but not impossible!

[@ajsiemers]

I woud suggest starting regardless