These instructions were written for a banjo kit that we no longer have in stock. helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com. last_height = b; As usual, you can use it directly or take it to your local print shop for a full size 18" by 36" print for a couple bucks.It's a melding of several Proffitt banjos I've collected photos and information on, so it's a pretty close fasimile of the real deal.Randyhttp://www.bluestemstrings.com/pageFPMB1.html, oldwoodchuckb - Posted-12/27/2008: 20:17:53, Rudy, Excellent idea. } Fretless Mountain Banjo Plan - 5 String | Folkcraft Instruments $(".tmx-pdp")[0] || canonical.startsWith('/parts-and-hardware/all-hardware-and-parts-by-instrument/banjo-parts/banjo-tuning-machine-heads/') My banjo building has been hindered by making other instruments, but hopefully I'll get some time freed up for banjo-related projects. width: 500px; ", Edited by - Bisbonian on 02/28/2009 17:42:22, I have a mountain banjo that Lowell Jacobs built for me. var woodstax = document.querySelector('.tmx-product-details-woodstax > .row > .col-12.col-md-8.col-lg-6 > .ml-md-3 .mixAndSave'); I stuck a typical maple/ebony bridge on it that I had around, but those strings really weren't working. Peghead Nation Instructor Bill Evans let zoom_tag = document.createElement('div'); This drawing/pattern plan is necessary for anyone interested in building their very own fretless mountain-style, 5-string banjo. var items = $(".pdp-product-variant").map(function() { Fine Woodworking receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. The tuning pegs are hand carved walnut and the inlay on the peg head is walnut and heart poplar. } `; e.setAttribute('class', 'MagicZoom mz-no-rt-width-css'); $(".tmx-cart")[0] I know you didn't forget the frets, but it may be more of a challenge to play. #stewmax-learn-more a { $('.js-add-to-wishlist-message:first').html(''); Get complete site access to video workshops, digital plans library, online archive, and more, plus the print magazine. background: #fff;
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