Old fiddle tune on a new wood top banjo. I'm doing it in G since I didn't have a capo for A. A friend used his CNC router for the inlays in the neck and top ...

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Comment by Jim Morris on December 29, 2017 at 4:47am

Thanks Unc. I'll wait till St Pat's for my Irish pseudonym. Little Billy is the tune's name. Yeah this one has a full 12" diam. head and it was a big improvement over my smaller ones.

Comment by Richard Sundberg on December 29, 2017 at 4:30am

Where’s the looper! Vinnie hasn’t got to you yet. What a beautiful instrument Jim! You and your friend are top quality craftsman. Bella Fleck just woke up because you could hear that like angles around the world.

Comment by Bob Johnston on December 29, 2017 at 4:09am

Beautiful banjo.  Great sound and of course you make great banjo playing look easy.  Thanks for sharing Jim.

Comment by Bluesheart on December 29, 2017 at 3:54am

Wow, great playing, tone, beautiful instrument!

Comment by Uncle John on December 29, 2017 at 2:55am

Starting the new year with a new name?  Okay with me.  Very nice tone, song and playing.  Happy new year, Billy. 

Beautiful banjo and fret markers,  I am surprised at the big volume.

Comment by Jim Morris on December 29, 2017 at 2:31am

Thanks Wes

Comment by Jim Morris on December 29, 2017 at 2:31am

Thanks Dave. This one turned out pretty nice. My friend with the CNC has volunteered for more inlay work whenever I want it.

Comment by Jim Morris on December 29, 2017 at 2:29am

Thanks Milt

Comment by Jim Morris on December 29, 2017 at 2:29am

A stringy thanks pick!

Comment by Jim Morris on December 29, 2017 at 2:28am

Thank you Dennis

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