wouldn't be my choice...
Thanks, everyone!
I'm not sure what I think of it On the one hand, I like the look (and operation) of the headstock. On the other hand there is the incongruity of a banjo with an electric guitar's headstock...
Well, I've got this one completed and two more in the works - I suppose the proof will be whether or not they sell
I hope you enjoy the new instrument.
Not my cup of tea... though beautiful work, and I love the wood on the rim.
But before it's condemned as "too modern" or "too electric looking" I think there's some banjo heritage that is being overlooked!
Early "minstrel" banjos (early 19th century) often had four in-line pegs and fancy scrolled headstocks.
Consider this newfangled fellow's 'jo:
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Google "William Boucher banjo" and you'll see some more examples.
I'm pretty traditional too with aesthetics mostly. Fender styled headstocks don't do it for me personally, not even on Fenders.I think I prefer a more traditional headstock for a banjo uke. The Fender inspired shape isn't really cohesive with the banjo shape, and the association with electric guitars seems odd. How many banjo uke players are also looking to be a rock star?
–Lori