r/clawhammer

Something I've been working on, far from finished. Tuned to fCFG#C

Thought I'd share a recent build with the clawhammer crowd.

This is a walnut open-back banjo I recently finished here in Nova Scotia, built specifically with clawhammer and old-time playing in mind. It features custom etched brass details including a chanterelle mushroom on the peghead and a raccoon plate for the frailing scoop. The brass etching is all done in-house.

I'm always chasing that balance between warmth, clarity, and enough presence to hold its own in a jam without becoming overly bright or metallic.

Happy to answer any questions about the build or setup.