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http://levanbanjos.com/levanbanjos.l....com/Home.html He also has an extensive interview on the Craig Evans series "Conversations With North American Banjo Builders", available through the Smithsonian Folkways collection. |
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Around this time a year ago, when I placed my order, Ozark Banjo Company indicated that my custom banjo build would begin about a year from that time. I haven't heard anything from the company in about 10 months and I sent them an email a couple of weeks ago regarding any information they can give me as to when my build may begin, which should be anytime soon, I guess. I still haven't heard back from them ...
Current Banjos: Vega No. 2 Tubaphone OME North Star Walnut Eastman EBJ-WL1 Whyte Laydie Vega 12" Old Tyme Wonder Rickard 12" Maple Ridge Dobson Pisgah 12" Walnut Tubaphone Bart Reiter Regent Whyte Laydie Deering Sierra Flathead
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Thanks, and I can dig where you're coming from but if they're going to be in the banjo-making business, maybe they should pay more attention to it, especially after tying up a $400 deposit for over a year?
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There's also those who simply don't handle scheduling well and then try to sweep customer demands under the rug. I have a friend who put own a $500 deposit on a custom neck for an open back with a very well known maker and he gave up trying to get him to return e-mails and calls after 5 years of trying. That's been about 15 years ago and the prospects of him getting anything (ever!) are obviously long in the past. The builder is still building and selling banjos. Just don't send him any money... |
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Ozark Banjo Company now has an announcement on their website that there is a 2-year wait for a banjo. When I ordered mine a year ago, there was a 1-yr wait--maybe I'm getting closer to my time for my custom banjo? I still haven't heard from the company in over two weeks since my last email ...
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I have ordered custom builds from three other banjo builders who all delivered on time. For me, good communication with the builder is the key. Hopfully Lucas will get back in touch with you sooner rather than later.
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Finally, A Response From Ozark Banjo Company!
From Eden & Lukas, Saturday, July 13, 2019: "We're hoping to get your banjo started by the end of this year. Our builds have been taking longer than usual lately, people have been adding on to their orders and while it's super exciting to be sending out these banjos- those features and details end up taking a lot more time. We're also having a baby girl this September and will be taking a bit of time off from the shop to settle into life with her. I want to apologize for the longer than anticipated wait time and thank you for your patience and understanding. We'll be in touch later on this year to finalize the details and get your build underway, in the meantime please feel free to be in touch anytime with questions or changes to your order. We've got some great new features we've been doing lately and have a great new source for our Cherry. Sometimes even figured/curly Cherry- it's truly gorgeous! Hope you're well and playing lots of banjo these days!" Eden & Lukas
Given the above response from Eden & Lukas, I'm more than willing to wait longer for my Ozark Custom 5-String Banjo! May They Be Blessed!
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Eastman EBJ-WL1 Whyte Laydie Video Review
I got mine directly from its originator, Bernunzio Uptown Music, here in Rochester, New York, and I can attest that this is an excellent value for a recreation of the 1903 A. C. Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No. 2, 5-String Banjo.
Eastman EBJ-WL1 Whyte Laydie Banjo Specs: Neck Material: 3 Piece Maple w/ Ebony Strip Fingerboard: Ebony Fingerboard Radius: Flat Nut: 1 11/32 Fretwire: Jescar FW37053 Scale Length: 26" Rim Material: Maple Rim Dimensions: 3/8" thick x 10 3/4" width Rim 3/8" Body Top: Coated Remo Head Body Back/Sides: Open Back Maple Rim Binding: Fingerboard Binding Material: Ivoroid Inlay: Pearl Diamond, Star, Diamond Hardware Color: Chrome Head Skin (Top): Remo BJ-1012-H6 Bridge: Maple/ Ebony Top String Spacing: 10mm Nut Height: .022"
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String Band Triple Threat!
My latest guitar and banjo acquisitions: Larrivee D-40M Legacy, Taylor 717e Grand Pacific Builder's Edition Wild Honey Burst, Vega #2 TubaPhone 5-String Banjo.
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Thanks, Jayne! More banjo and guitar photos coming soon.
Current Banjos: Vega No. 2 Tubaphone OME North Star Walnut Eastman EBJ-WL1 Whyte Laydie Vega 12" Old Tyme Wonder Rickard 12" Maple Ridge Dobson Pisgah 12" Walnut Tubaphone Bart Reiter Regent Whyte Laydie Deering Sierra Maple Flathead Resonator
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Playing my now 2-year-old Pisgah Custom Appalacian Walnut 12-inch Tubaphone today reminds me of the great tone, playability, and value this banjo represents! I heartily recommend the Pisgah Banjo Company!
Pisgah Banjo Company
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