Here's a group of neck blanks waiting for someone to tell me how they want them fashioned. It's your chance to design your own banjo. Choose from mahogany, cherry or maple with figured hardwood fingerboards. Name your own price. I'll add on the price for the gourd and we've got a deal.
Peghead Styles
Plain with authentic African Carved man set in slot.
Carved Man
Sweep
Plain with authentic African carved mask set in slot. Slotted
Plain with authentic African Carved man set in slot.
Scale length is variable since the bridge can be moved forward or backward a considerable distance. A shorter length (22") would be more appropriate for standard or G or double C tunings, whereas the longer scale (25") would better accomodate an F tuning.
Examples of Decorative West African Designs Which Can Be Burned
Into the Gourd Here