If you would like to commission a unique finely crafted unique instrument, the prices are below. flatfootjohnny@hotmail.com

 

Banjo neck only - Starting price - £800

If you would like a custom neck made for your favourite pot then please get in touch. This is the starting price. Prices will vary depending on wood types and build details.

 

Open back banjo - starting price - £1500

Pot: 11" or 12"

Neck: 3 piece laminate with contrasting centre stripe. Wood choice varies regularly due to availability. Some timbers might cost extra. Carbon fibre truss rod.

Tonering: rolled brass.

Hardware: tension hooks, hook nuts and bracket shoes are made from raw brass designed and made in-house.

Calf skin vellum.

 

Appalachian Mountain Banjo - basic model - £650

A banjo built in the style of the the old mountain guys, made famous by the likes of Stanley Hicks. Usually made from reclaimed timber with friction, fiddle style tuners. Robust yet lightweight these banjos have a truly unique sound... guaranteed to take you back to those misty mountains.

 

Gourd banjo - basic model - £850

My version of some of the earliest known banjos, made by the African slaves - a hybrid of the African akontig and the European guitar... this is where it all began. The basic model includes a standard fretless neck, canteen gourd (when available) calf skin vellum, simple peg head, friction tuners, Nylgut strings... please note that all my gourds are grown in the U.K. - some are even grown by me. These banjos have an amazing tone and deep resonance - tuned low with gut or Nylgut strings.

 

Grain Measure / Tack Head - basic model - starting from £700

Another early type of banjo - antebellum era... The next stage in the evolution of the banjo before they became mass produced. The basic model includes a standard fretless neck, calf skin vellum, simple peg head, friction tuners, Nylgut strings. The pot will vary in price dependant on size and type. Please note that the pot / body of both the gourd and grain measure banjos can at times be irregular in both shape and size. This is due to the natural or antique nature of the material. When you commission one of these instruments i will show you the selection available for you to choose from.

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Minstrel Banjo - basic model - starting from £950

Similar to the above banjo but with head tensioning. Bracket shoes, nuts hooks and tension hoop are all designed and made in house using a small local foundry for all the cast bronze parts.

 

Extras:

 

Ogees ..............................................................................£30

Non standard peghead - (i.e. scroll, stichter etc).......from £35

peghead back overlay.....................................................£50

Fret markers ......................................................... from £5 each

Purfling ...................................................................from £30

Inlay  .......................................starting price £150 then £30 per hour

Carving ...................................starting price £150 then £30 per hour

Frailing scoop ...................................................................£30

Turned dowel rod ............................................................£80

Brass fretboard overlay (fretless or semi fretless) ...... £80

Rim cap.....................................................................from £80

Goat skin Vellum .............................................................£80

Extra bracket shoe (+ hooks + nuts)................................£15 each

Truss rods- adjustable or non adjustable - price dependant on type.

Tone rings - 1/4" rolled brass included in bass price, rosewood £180, others dependent on price dependent on type

Pickups - price depends on type and maker (we can discuss this).

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Please note, these prices are subject to change and may not be totally accurate. Prices for materials are constantly changing and to be honest I cant be bothered to repeatedly update my website (its very boring, I'd rather be in the workshop getting dusty). I aim to keep my prices as low as possible, but I also need to earn a living.

 

(If you would like anything that is not listed above,please get in touch. My aim is to make you a bespoke banjo unique to your requirements)

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FOR EXAMPLES OF THE CUSTOM OPTIONS PLEASE CLICK HERE

 

Repair work.

Re fret - From £150

Head replacement:

Remo - £30 (not including price of head or strings)

Calf skin vellum - from £60 (including price of skin but not new strings)

Goat skin vellum  - from £80 (including the price of skin but not new strings)

 

Any other repairs - contact me and lets chat.

 

U.K. postage from £50 (or you can collect in person)

 

Please contact me at flatfootjohnny@hotmail.com if you would like to buy / commission something.

 

All commissions require a 20%  non returnable deposit.

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I aim to complete within 6 months but obviously some will be more complex than others and therefore may take longer. We can discuss this when you order.