Shortly after Dan started playing, he started making banjos. This is his fanciest one, having approximately 300 pieces of inlay, almost 800 pieces of marquetry, and carvings in some of the most unexpected places. The ornate inlays are of mother-of-pearl, abalone, paua, rare shells, brass and copper. Marquetry, which is a classical wood veneer inlay technique, has inlays of mahogany, paduk, purple heart, ebony and several exotic hardwoods. The carvings are done with traditional carving chisels and are masterful in design and execution. |
Comments about the BanjoA benchmark of beauty and elegance. James B.Its unspeakably beautiful. Vanessa H.I am moved to tears (literally) to see such a work of art. Ken C.As far as I am concerned, that's the Stradivarius of all banjos. Eric K. |