Gourd Banjo - Angeline the Baker - fretless

Angeline the Baker on the sixth gourd banjo I made. Very deep tone with this gourd. The peghead is similar to some early Dobson banjos, and very similar to what Kevin Enoch uses on his current banjos. Neck and bridge are made of Ipe, and tuners are rosewood. Ebony nut. Tuned down from double-c a full step to fA#FA#C using Nylgut strings.

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• gourd
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[rememberspin]

Great banjo and playing! What type of bridge do you have? I am having lots of problems with my head sinking, and having to use multiple bridges. Any help would be appreciated.  Dave

[mandolinchuck]

I made my bridge from the same material as the neck. This banjo used a bridge that was about 15mm high, and I haven't had much trouble with skins loosening. I keep the banjos inside and dry, and usually tuned at least a full step below open G tuning. Some folks say to take the bridge off when you're not playing so the skin stays tight.

Thanks! Chuck

[hawthorneguy]

Very pretty sounding instrument and nice warm fuzzy old-time technique!

[FlatfootJohnny]

great stuff... HUGE gourd!

[rickatica]

Good sounds love the critters in the background reminds me of home, I've been thinking about building one of them gourd banjos for years just haven't ever gotten it done!! Love that sound though!!

[stanleypicker]

that is cool. fits in real nice with the outdoor night sounds too!

[deltabilly1]

Very, very nice.

[cootersgarage]

hells yeah Chuck!

That thing sounds great... even on a video!