My Stelling Banjo and a trip to Virginia

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[@RaisedbyaWildPackofCigarettes]

One day I will have a "nice" banjo. The one I have may not be much, but I really feel something when I play it and that's all that I care about.

[@mitchdickson254]

Don't worry about it too much Ryan. I've seen them that look like they were drug behind a pickup down a gravel road that will cut glass!!

[@JimPankey]

Mitch is right! Play the banjo you have. You'll learn all there is about it and no one will ever be able to get the tone out of it you can.

[@wendygibson7542]

Your Stelling is absolutely beautiful 🪕 and what a memorable trip! 🎶🎶🎶

[@banjopete]

I purchased a Bellflower 25 years ago, fantastic instrument, it changed the way I play,more expressive because I didn’t have to drag tone out of it….one of the best things I’ve ever done.

[@benperea8483]

Omg! That is a fantastic story! I love Stelling Banjos! Geoff is plain awesome...the absolute best!Stelling Banjos are second to none!!!!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@stevehardy4694]

Wonderful story. I have a Master's Cross in nickel; it's an amazing instrument. And like you, had Geoff do some work on it, then went to the shop to pick it up and spend a bit of time with him. What a fun time going over the mountain.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@mikeseaton1920]

Great video Jim! I love stories like this, and getting to hear them here and occasionally on Discord is always great! Thanks for all you do to teach and educate novice folks like me.

[@garykaufman8128]

I second that, Jim (and Mike), you do a lot to present songs and banjos that sure make playing them extra special! Thanks for your labor of love, for all us novices!

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Banjo63]

That's an amazing story Jim! So cool that you got that nice banjo so long ago, and had it all these years. And the part about the guy letting you take the banjo with just a deposit and a promise brings back fond memories of my own, and those times when an honest face and a handshake was good enough.

[@JimPankey]

Certainly some life lessons in that ...

[@melvindoo3431]

Thank u for opening up yourself to share this story. I admire your work. Stay safe Mr Panky

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@kevinflatt9296]

I love learning a little about your history and banjo history. Well done video arrangement. Hope to see more of this format. Thanks Jim! 🙂

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@homermctwang23]

Hey Jim, great story on your Stelling; that's the first one I've seen without "Stelling" inlaid in the peghead! In 1986 travelled from Australia to Jamestown TN for a festival there and met Clyde Blaylock there ... I'd left my capo back in Melbourne and he took pity on me and very generously gave me a capo which I have and use to this day. Clyde introduced me to Sonny Osborne at breakfast under the awning of his RV ... great memories for me.

[@JimPankey]

Very cool! Clyde was one of a kind.

[@dangrant7271]

Love this! Stelling banjos are fantastic... such beautiful instruments.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@gregmccutchan.]

I think that once in a great while, a well crafted musical instrument is meant to find it's "soul mate. " Thanks for sharing your story.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching!

[@mutangpadan5311]

I can see you really love your Stelling, Jim. I have realized that having a good quality starter (entry level) banjo is very important in getting one started bcos it motivates and drives one to play it more and more. Playing by watching and listening to Jim, MH, BBC, WN, JK, JAMM. It's been a year now since I started on this Asthon Banjo. Had to always re-tune it drg my lessons. Counting down the months to my retirement to own a Deering Goodtime.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@conradbennett3251]

Fantastic story, Jim. When you mentioned " he said take it with you and pay me when you can...he must have trusted us". I get that sense about you every video that I watch. I trust you too, you just seem like that type of guy, trustworthy and honest.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks ☺️

[@timh8490]

Wow! Hands down the coolest banjo I've witnessed yet. That Clinch Mountain Boys armrest is a piece of history

[@JimPankey]

It’s not just the armrest… it’s the whole banjo.

[@timh8490]

@@JimPankey you’re right. Just thought that detail was especially cool

[@WiswesserBluegrass]

My 13 year old son said this is his dream banjo! So cool to have one of Ralph Stanley's banjos! My son's main banjo is a 1934 Gibson Mastertone that my dad bought in 1964 and gave it to Jakob the other year when he saw how well he played it. His other one is a 1928 Gibson that was given to him by our good friend and his late guitar teacher's family after he passed away recently. Both are very special to him, but one day, he said he's going to save his money and buy this one! :)

[@JimPankey]

No plans to sell it, but who knows what might happen in the future! :)

[@user-yz9qo1sq2r]

Great story. I too bought my Golden Cross Stelling in 1982. It has a number on the inside.

[@JimPankey]

What number is it?

[@GlindaQuadling]

The fancy-walnut Stelling models are the most thrilling and gorgeous-sounding banjos I've ever heard. Your walnut Stelling Masters Cross is amazing, and it appears Mr. Stelling is playing a walnut Stelling Masters cross or a version of one. What soulful playing and wonderful storytelling. I'm the blissful owner of a walnut Stelling Master Flower, and it is my banjo dream come true . . .

[@JimPankey]

Geoff’s is a Master’s Cross. Mine is a Gospel.

[@stacirenee4122]

What a beautiful instrument. I LOVE the history behind it.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks!

[@lassefredriksson794]

Hi Jim. In 1984 I was at Stelling´s shop in San Diego and picked up two banjos. One for me and one for a friend. It was one Sunflower and one Bellflower. I had a few friends with me from my job, Swedish airline, who don't played any instrument, and they helped me to carry one banjo through the custom line back I Sweden and was hoping the custom staff don't have them to prove we where banjo pickers. I still have mine Bellflower and some years later I met Geoff in Sweden at a Bluegrass festival. I heard Geoff don't do any more banjos so I guess my great grand children can sell the Sunflower to some collector year 2084 for a price like a pre war Gibson.😁

[@JimPankey]

Geoff is building through the end of this year... Not sure if everything is spoken for.

[@tonyalewis9053]

I like the Stelling sound too. They stand out but it’s hard to describe; you just have to play one. I do not own one...yet!

[@JimPankey]

You need one. :)

[@namasaki1]

Cool Video Jim. I have always felt that Stelling Banjos where top notch. Their patent taper fit of the tone ring to the shell was in my opinion the greatest innovation since Scruggs 3 finger style. I had the privilege of visiting the Stelling shop in the late 70s when they where located in Spring Vally, CA.

[@JimPankey]

For sure some of the finest banjos ever made!

[@perrybucsdad]

That is an ABSOLUTELY beautiful instrument Jim and it was fun seeing the Stelling birthplace.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching ☺️

[@dinodunning8866]

Great story! Beautiful banjo! I will always treasure meeting Ralph Stanley he was a great man.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ericporterfield5531]

I made the same trip one year ago with my 1983 Bellflower. I had a hard time getting the words out the whole time. What a gift.

[@JimPankey]

It's worth the trip. :)

[@geofo60]

I really enjoyed listening to your story about the origin of your banjo Mr Jim. You’ve been an inspiration to me over the last few years. Regrettably my health took a “wrong turn” about a year ago and I haven’t been able to spend much time picking. I’m kind of in a better place now, feeling stronger and ready to clean the rust off my fingers and get to practicing again, watching your videos and enjoying each day as it comes. Thanks for all you do from the U.K.

[@JimPankey]

Get better! Pick when you can.

[@LowGT]

Thanks for sharing, I know I’ve asked about your Stelling a time or two on the live Q&As. I have a 1999 Bellflower that had been sat in a closet for 10 years after the owner passed away. There’s just something about their tone and volume I love, and the story behind Geoff and his business too. Just about the only drawback I can think of is how heavy they are. 😆

[@JimPankey]

Mine isn’t any heavier than any other pro quality instrument.

[@pietersanders7761]

A fantastic banjo, Jim! I am retiring on my 66th birthday this Saturday and have promised myself a retirement present of a banjo. I live in England, so our choices are more limited for quality resonator banjos, but I'll try to buy something decent to go with my Martin D28. I've spent 50 years ruining good bluegrass tunes on guitar, so it's time I did so on the banjo. Thanks for being such an interesting and informative teacher. Your videos are always such a pleasure.

[@JimPankey]

So glad I can help!

[@johncostelloe743]

Hi jim I loved your stelling video thanks best wishes from ireland JC

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@catnutritionorg]

What a great story about how you came to have a legendary banjo at a time when I know it had to mean so much - and the fact that you continue to appreciate the spirit behind that gorgeous instrument is smile-making. I never knew how much heart and soul an instrument can have until the last few months. It's like a love affair, sort of, isn't it? I loved your duet - what gorgeous sound you made together. GREAT compilation video full of heart.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@peterjohnson724]

Wow, wow, wow, what a great tale Jim. I know you won't polish the 'tone' off it but imagine how good it would look if you did! That's a special instrument.

[@JimPankey]

It’s a beauty for sure.

[@peterjohnson724]

@@JimPankey She certainly is!

[@garythefixer1954]

Good story. Glad to see that banjo/piece of history landed in good hands. Congrats on the 75k btw.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@Jackjonesis]

I am new to banjo this year and have fallen in love with the Stanley Brothers. This was a thrill to hear and I love that you have Ralph's banjo. THANKS

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoyed the video! :)

[@jbdixontn]

Hi Jim. I know that banjo. I shopped at Clyde's music store and took lessons from him. He showed me the banjo and played it for me. That is a special banjo! Thanks for sharing your story.

[@JimPankey]

That would have been in 81 or so then. He'd have still had the store at his house.

[@tonywilliamson741]

you know how much i love stellings! wonderful banjo and what a story behind it! glad its yours, Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Tony!! Thanks for watching 😊

[@SnapFooz88]

Loved this video. Thanks for posting

[@JimPankey]

Thanks ☺️

[@thecgapblitzpodcast4148]

That was awesome, when you said it was Ralph Stanley's my mouth dropped😂

[@JimPankey]

Can relate

[@mickmcguire4571]

Great story jim 👍👍 the stelling is a mighty fine piece of art im lucky enough to have a bellflower i love it

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😀

[@theskraful]

Very cool story and entertaining jam!! Thank you.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@fantasyauctionking]

I too found the instrument of my dreams at Blaylock Music. Clyde brought Martin into the store for a showcase. The rep brought an HD28 VR to play for the show. I fell in love with it and asked Clyde if he could get me THAT guitar. I carried it home with me that night and to this day it is my pride and joy. Clyde was my teacher, my friend, and my hero. I miss Clyde terribly.

[@JimPankey]

Clyde was an amazing guy. He's missed by so many.

[@n411xbushpilot]

What a great story Jim Thank you for sharing.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pastorheath6810]

I hope you enjoyed your time with Geoff as much as I did when I had the privilege to visit them about 2+ years ago. The shop hasn't changed at all since then and Geoff is a really nice guy.

[@JimPankey]

We had a great time!

[@grannyblaylock623]

WOW THAT'S A GREAT STORY OF YOUR BANJO. AWESOME I LOVED THE PICKING TOO.♥️♥️👍👍🤗

[@JimPankey]

Glad you liked it!!

[@astro781]

What a beaut!....it's just sings too. Thanks for the story and the tune. Take care, Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@johndowney8007]

Beautiful sound 🪕🪕🪕

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for listening

[@crawfordbanjos3532]

Great story Jim how cool to see Jeff's place and pick with him too eh. I've worked on a good many Stellings over the years and I have to say some really good ones and at the same time some uninspiring ones, hey it happens to the best of us. I could tell by the grin on your face, yours is a good'n.

[@JimPankey]

I do have to say that I sure enjoy mine!

[@crawfordbanjos3532]

@@JimPankey Not be selling anytime ever I'd say, Enjoy! I sure enjoyed it too, Thanks Jim.

[@baptistemorlet7646]

thank you Jim, from France , it's very fine banjo, keep joy to play !

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@dampftim7390]

Your music is just great. I pick the banjo since 2 years now and i started because of your videos. Greetings from Germany.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me teach you 😊

[@davidruscoe4261]

Fantastic to see two banjo greats together.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks.

[@pvesely299]

Loved to see that special banjo and the sentiments that go with it. Thank you Jim.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@bushcrafter6072]

Thanks so much for sharing that memory with us.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@gexploits]

Great story and video! Nice look into how instruments have a history and a "soul" of their own, and the people behind them!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks, and thanks for watching 😊

[@60beats44]

What a wonderful story Jim. I really enjoyed all of it, including your visit to the creator of your stunning instrument. Best regards all the way from Australia.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@darrylpioneer9153]

very cool travel/documentary of your banjo, it's history and of it's origin. Thank you for posting, your videos have helped motivate me to try more difficult, beginner, material

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@mrjoeyman]

You sir are the "Gandalf" of the banjo world! That was pretty awesome.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dcraft969]

Wow, just wow. Great folks, great playing. My home place is about an hour away from there. Thanks for the vid.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JohnBerthoty]

That's a sweet Stelling! I had a Navy buddy I hadn't seen in 20 years. He called me up and asked if I still had my Mastertone. He said I needed a Stelling and said he would find me one. I told him I couldn't afford another banjo. Weeks later, a banjo showed up on my doorstep as a GIFT! It was a Stelling Master Flower once owned by Bill Emerson!

[@JimPankey]

Great story!

[@RadekNiec]

It's great that you've found your soulmate banjo Jim! Sounds great and I like whole story behind. Please more videos like that. Kind regards from Czech Republic

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@alangoodwin4555]

That was awesome .! Thank you

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@jeffcrowder1892]

Great banjo and fun to watch at the Stelling shop.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelangelo9024]

Nice ring to that banjo. They make some good banjos. If you got the money 💰

[@JimPankey]

Geoff has always made a great instrument.

[@mikefinley4367]

Beautiful work of art / craftsmanship but they always are irregardless of model but especially like the art on the tes back.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks

[@jakesmet9426]

Its a good feeling knowing Mr. Stelling is down there still cranking out BANGER SOUNDING BANJOS, hoping to one-day own one myself!! :-)

[@JimPankey]

Geoff is retired now.

[@jakesmet9426]

@@JimPankey Well he's sure earned it!!!

[@leewilson5381]

That was great story I love hearing history on Ralph Stanley I have had the great pleasure of seeing and talking to him and his son #2 a few times over the years they was always very personal with me on the music love my family has we will always miss Dr Ralph Stanley 👍👍👍👍👍

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching!

[@jessicaarmentrout1893]

Sweet banjo! I grew up over the mountain from Afton in the Shenandoah Valley.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks! Yup, beautiful scenery up there.

[@BestNCBBQ]

Wow, that’s awesome Jim! Can’t imagine owning a banjo Ralph owned and played. I live not far from where Earl Scruggs grew up in NC. Great video sir!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@HoosInHere]

So cool Jim, thanks for sharing! That was a fun trip. 🤗

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@HoosInHere]

@@JimPankey It’s fun hearing you play with folks. Hope I can visit at some point over the summer. Keep us posted on where you’re playing.

[@charactereduc]

THAT was fun! Thanks for letting us tag along.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@davidskimin3471]

Great story Jim, thanks for sharing.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@alisonb4044]

This video made me happy cry 😊

[@JimPankey]

Awwwww 🥲

[@waylonhurt958]

This is a gorgeous banjo I’ve always liked the Stelling banjos just can’t afford one 😂

[@JimPankey]

I figure they’ll only get more expensive now that Geoff has retired.

[@ryantrahan4942]

Fantastic video Jim! I also have a Stelling banjo moonflower model. I really love it. Thanks for sharing this video. Thank you to Mr. Stelling as well. Maybe some day I'll get to bring Moonflower to it's maker. Keep on pickin'!

[@JimPankey]

You should make the trip!

[@ryantrahan4942]

@@JimPankey That would be nice. I'll do that.

[@ryantrahan4942]

@@JimPankey I'd love to see that banjo in person too.

[@stevestunning3326]

It was another time. I did the thing thing with Tom's house of music in Concordia Kansas

[@JimPankey]

Things sure have changed.

[@fhulkster]

loved the video, great story

[@JimPankey]

Thanks so much!

[@michaelhutchens4243]

Now thats Cool! Not everyone can say they have a Banjo that Dr Ralph Stanley played! Very cool story Jim! Thanks

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@scottluck2516]

I love Stelling banjos. Years back I use to pick with a buddy of mine that played for Larry Sparks for a while. He has a Stelling Red Fox that had amazing gold hardware. It had such a powerful sound. He used that during his time with Larry. He then traded it for a Gibson ( forget the model number). We lost contact through the years and I often wonder what ever happened with that red fox.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching. Would be interesting to know what happened to that Red Fox.

[@scottluck2516]

@@JimPankey I would love to know. His name is Mark Cole, he lives in the southern Ohio area. I'd think it's around the area somewhere, but you know how easy instruments get around and change hands.

[@danhodkinson2615]

Thank you Jim for sharing.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@alangoodwin4555]

When I was little around 5 er 7 years old the year woulda been around 1966 67 maybe I had already had a banjo a couple years , it was but a toy banjo but it played ...made the awfullest noise you ever heard . All the family would run me out and they would say that’s the most annoying thing ever . It was a tough banjo. By any standards really . I take it everywhere I went . Maw maws on Sunday after church , or my other maw maws and paw paws . I’d accidentally leave it sometimes and it would be a long week before we go visit again . I’d drag it down to my friends house stopping here and there picking blackberries. Shoot I even left it in the rain in the back yard . That summer of 67 in Alabama it was a scorcher ..... hotter than blue blazes ..it was hot. I remember it was so hot , nothing was stirring . All the dogs done wallered a hole in the dirt under the front porch lay down in em and ah the cool cool dirt . No kids was out playing, the air was still and not even the slightest of a breeze . On any other day the weeping willow tree in our backyard was constantly moving , at least some part would be moving from a faint breeze the you couldn’t feel but you knowed it was there because the long sweeps of willow moved to let you know . Not this day Momma was in the house in the living room rocking my little sister asleep . Brother was in the bedroom asleep and she was sittin in that old rocker right in front of the window box fan tryna get baby to sleep .Course now I was meddling frustrated , bored , old banjo laying out on the front porch , hot , no one to play with and gettin hollered at constantly. I was in the kitchen and crash ... I’d done messed up and the hard pots and pans er metal pots and pans toppled over and it was loud and I knew it . Trouble again . So baby cryin , momma holler at me , spanks me , and quicker flash I was cast into the bedroom and not say one more word young man or else . Tick toc tic toc tic toc .... impatience was on me and I opened the door roamed around inside the house for about an hour , Then here it comes .Momma surprised me and hollers at me WHAT DID I TELL YOU . Standing right over top of me She said Nicodemus ( nicodemus a early on in life nick name my uncle Buster coined me to)NICODEMUS! Stop making all that racket ...and stop makin that horrible noise scratching the walls with your fingernails and all up and down the halls .STOP ALL THAT SCRATCHING ALL THE WINDOW PANE GLASS that shrieking noise and all this . It’s very annoying and I can’t tolerate it today !! ! And mother was holding the front porch screen door open NOW GET OUTSIDE and go play and find something productive to do. So i went out to the front porch and found something else that made just as annoying noise to do 😂😂

[@Wootangtw]

That’s definitely a awesome banjo… I don’t live far from Chattanooga in fact I work in Chattanooga… but yeah I know Blaylocks I remember going in there before he passed away.. he was in a wheelchair his last few years he had his legs amputated from diabetes… I was in there one day I was going to buy a stelling Redfox and he said just take it with you and come pay every week or month it’s up to you… his son Bryan could play almost any instrument … cool story… thanks buddy…

[@JimPankey]

Yep! Great family. I still talk to Brian often.

[@thefamily2707]

Thats how things where back then 😊 nowadays you couldn’t do that for someone. That banjo is a beaut Jim 👍🏻

[@JimPankey]

Times have changed

[@ToolsAreToys]

Good to see your hand is still working Jimbo!

[@JimPankey]

It's getting better!

[@severinneukom]

What an awesome sound! Congrats to 75000!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@dalestehlik622]

Hi Jim Dale from valentine Nebraska awesome sounding banjo. I play a good time 2 I feel very comfortable with it

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@MasonCroneMusic]

It's pretty cool that you have one of Ralph Stanley's banjos.

[@JimPankey]

It’s neat, but I’ve owned it a lot longer than Ralph did. 😆

[@krupadrum]

Wow, Ralph's Raised head Stelling. Love love love 👌👍

[@JimPankey]

Thanks. It’s a good one. 😎

[@wolfgang4078]

Over 20 years ago I visited Geoff as well and purchased a red fox. They are awesome banjos, best finish compare to other banjos at all. Warm regards from germany-

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@levinetral7046]

Gorgeous banjo! It’s almost impossible not to hold a smile during every song you play. Also just curious, is that Steve Martin on the picture board?

[@JimPankey]

Yup, that’s him. 😊

[@levinetral7046]

@@JimPankey very cool!

[@andrewchalmers3116]

Beautiful banjo,great story, love it.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@thomasgillis9974]

I really like the crosses on it

[@charlespilny3749]

Damn you two boys are good!! Loved you and Jeff together!!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@charlespilny3749]

What was that song Jeff was playing? Don’t think I’ve ever heard it before.

[@thomasgillis9974]

I bought my banjer fro a John Powers, out of Chattanooga Tennessee, it’s a old Gibson, 30 something model is what he told me

[@JimPankey]

I remember him

[@thomasgillis9974]

@@JimPankey do you know of my Dad John Gillis, and My Uncle Larry Gillis? They have played bluegrass and gospel there whole life.

[@andrewhammonds3414]

very nice Jim love that sound

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@tonytotten408]

Thanks Jim 😁👍 made my night 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@tonytotten408]

Yip Jim started getting all the videos again I have no idea what was going on as I had hit subscribe button ...who knows 🤔 but love the uploads your a fantastic banjo player 👍👏👏👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃

[@redeemedsinner8091]

I am sad that Stelling banjo is closing its doors. What a great American heritage! I have been a grateful born-again Christian since age 13. I would love to buy one of those Stelling banjos with the cross inlay on the headstock. You guys are inspiring musicians playing together!

[@JimPankey]

You can find the Gospel and Master’s Cross models from time to time. I hope you are able to find one!

[@johnschneider4160]

Thank you, Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@louGriggs1944]

Great video and great banjo. Thanks for sharing.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@azendaya]

Pure gold stuff!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@ivanwasylyshen4254]

Just love it!! Thanks Jim!!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@josephobrien991]

Wow! Ralph Stanley's banjo! That is super cool!

[@JimPankey]

Yup... 😎

[@josephobrien991]

@@JimPankey Hey! I got me a RK35 madison. You were right. I love how it sounds!

[@mikefinley4367]

Beauty, sounds awesome . I actually emailed Stepping about a job possibility and missed that window along with your drawing for a banjo. The guy who runs the CNC machine for Stepping is retiring and It's one thing I never learned to use.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@tonyringo4128]

That's cool as hell Jim. 😎

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@alangoncalves889]

I admire you a lot sir! Wish i could meet you in person. Cheers from Brazil.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching. 😊