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epage - Posted - 02/02/2026: 12:47:26
I see that the thread on Gariepy banjos has been archived. Having just acquired one I thought it would be nice to see if there is any interest in a revival of the topic. After a little digging I found a nice profile of Art Gariepy in the 2/3/63 edition of The Long Beach Independent included here (I hope!)
Edited by - epage on 02/02/2026 12:51:02
epage - Posted - 02/02/2026: 12:56:00
This from the the 7/10/66 edition of the Long Beach Independent.
Joel Hooks - Posted - 02/03/2026: 06:17:50
Bob Flesher use to have his version of of the Gariepy banjo legacy on his website.
My favorite banjo is a Gariepy Van Eps model, one of what I believe were only three made. And I know of one other that was paid for but Gariepy never made it (evidently this was a fairly common story at the end of his run).
wileypickett - Posted - 02/03/2026: 07:29:13
Thanks for posting! I recently acquired a Gariepy too -- perfect timing!
wileypickett - Posted - 02/03/2026: 07:35:54
I knew his business was based in Long Beach, CA, but never knew he got his start in Holyoke and Springfield, MA. I'm in West Springfield, which means I border both towns.
britcarfan - Posted - 02/27/2026: 11:02:45
A couple of years ago I was the winning bidder on shopgoodwill for a plectrum banjo. When it arrived it turned out to be a Gariepy. It cleaned up well and is a welcome addition to my menagerie of musical instruments.
