I usually avoid making "normal" banjos but I decided to use up some hardware left over from previous builds. I learned The Cuckoo from the playing of Clarenc...

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Comment by Sammy Lloyd on July 11, 2014 at 8:36am

Nice one Jim. Great sound and a mighty fine lookin banjo

Comment by Jim Morris on July 9, 2014 at 1:16am

Thanks Roy.

Comment by Jim Morris on July 8, 2014 at 1:12pm

Thanks Denny.

Thanks wes.

Thanks Rob. I'll have to try and find their version.

Comment by Denny on July 8, 2014 at 12:33pm

Awesome playin and singin!

Comment by Rob Ingram on July 8, 2014 at 11:35am

Very Nice Jim ! Local band Ben Miller do a version of The Cuckoo on their newest recording. Great Tune !! "Normal" or not that's a great sounding banjo !!!

Comment by Marcy Paulson on July 8, 2014 at 10:26am

Well, it's hard to say. The fiddle's looking great. We're going to glue the fingerboard on tonight. With any luck, we'll string it up on Thursday or Friday, and after I hear it, I'll tell you how it's really going.

Comment by Jim Morris on July 8, 2014 at 10:01am

Thanks Clock!

Comment by Clock The Wolf on July 8, 2014 at 9:47am

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Comment by Jim Morris on July 8, 2014 at 9:08am

Thanks Shane!

Thanks RTZ - not really apologizing for this instrument. It's just not weird enough to suit my twisted tastes! I was pretty happy with the sound and looks of it and it should sell fairly easily.

Comment by RTZGUITARS on July 8, 2014 at 9:00am

It sounds like your apologizing for making a great sounding instrument. Look out Deering.

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