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From vintagewells on 1/30/2011 5:54:13 AM

When I turned 64, I decided I wanted to make a banjo. That was 5 years ago and 7 banjos later.

I don't know about you, but I love picking a banjo I made. I have also 'modified' other banjos. And they are fun too.

Is it too far out to put a hide head on an aluminum rim? I'm thinking about it!

Lorna

5 Comments
	Earls 5 says: 1/30/2011 6:34:23 AM Welcome Lorna ! On the hide head on alum. pot I say go for it - far out is good.
	Waltj says: 1/30/2011 2:21:43 PM Absolutely. Nothing ventured, nothing gained
	banjotef says: 1/30/2011 3:36:44 PM I remember the thrill of assembling my first home-built banjo. The thought of taking raw materials like wood and metal, and assembling them so they have a voice!
	Earls 5 says: 1/30/2011 4:39:34 PM let us know how it turns out Lorna
	Earls 5 says: 1/30/2011 4:39:34 PM let us know how it turns out Lorna
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