Testimonials

Hey Brooks,

Just wanted to let you know that I put some Classic Nylgut strings on my 11.5” spunover and it is sounding absolutely great.  Great plunk and volume.  I have been using it for local gigs quite a bit.  I attached a picture of me using it with a group playing a gig up at the Flying M Rance (for an Oregon Trail wagoneer group). 

I haven’t managed to thank you yet for the fine 12” Spartan banjer (#164) that you sent me last week. It has far exceeded my expectations!  I’m looking forward to commissioning more from you in the future.

It has already turned quite a few heads around the St. Louis Metro area and I suspect you’ll be receiving some new orders from some St. Louis folks, soon!

I received my 20L spunover with walnut neck last November.  I had planned to make it my number two banjo.  Much to my surprise, it has moved up to number one. You have cured my quest for that “special banjo”.  You are one super banjo builder. 

I got to sleep late last night with sore fingertips cause I had a hard time putting it down. Sweet sound. I like what you did with the geometry i.e. nice action all the way up the neck yet plenty of room from the scoop to the bridge for digging in.

As a metalworker I am amazed at how you wrapped the pot. Great design, workmanship and aesthetics. I’m glad you are doing what you do. And the tailpiece harkens back to another time.

The Pegheads all seem to be functioning perfectly and they really look good. 

I love this banjo.  I have a few nice basses, an awesome classical guitar and other instruments.  But this is the only instrument that really just blew me away when I brought it home.  When you first look at this thing and pick it up it looks 150 years old, but when you start to play it you notice all the details and modern touches.  The one piece walnut neck is amazing and very playable.  I guess it’s a modern primitive or something like that.

The banjo arrived safe and sound at my house today. Really great job. I’m very happy with it in looks, playability and sound. I will definitely recommend you as a top notch builder.

I’m glad we decided on the plain fingerboard last minute. I played some brass plate banjos at Zepp’s yesterday and am definitely much happier with the ebony board. Good call. Inlays turned out beautiful, too.

You did a fantastic job on the banjo and I dont think its possible for me to be more pleased than I am. It plays outstanding and looks absolutely fantastic!!! The action is perfect, I love the Indian, the scoop is perfect and whatever you used to shine up the pot metal is just plain great The custom bridge is a treasure as well…

Thank you very much for taking the time, its surpassed my expectations and enjoyed the experience…Thank you sir

I have to tell you I love the Silver Spun and I have a feeling the new one you are sending will be even more pleasing. My wife actually commented last night as I finished a tune, she said “I love the sound of that banjo, don’t you sell that one”. Now when you build banjos that help get a man laid, you have a true gold mine