A Thumpy Banjo is an instrument capable of inspiring a person (dancer, listener, player, or other party) to pat their feet, foot, or other part of their being in such a way as to create a thumping sound in the physical environment or within themselves.
A celebration of music, Thumpy Banjos are built to be played, shared, and enjoyed. These instruments make a fine companion for a summer festival or a rainy day around the house. Great for old-time, clawhammer, and various finger styles. Handcrafted in Virginia’s New River Valley.
Here are some recent builds. If there is a price listed next to the instrument that means that it may be available for immediate purchase. Please send me a note if you’re interested in a custom build.
Thumpy Bantam Ultra-Light
The Bantam Ultra-Light is the lightest steel-strung banjo I have built to date. Great for...
Ogee – Short-Scale – Fretless – Nylon Strung – $2,800
Five string banjo, short-scale nylon strung fretless. Great for clawhammer and finger-style parlor music. Plays...
Light Weight Banjo – Fretless, Shoeless, Nylon Strung
Shoeless Ultra-Light Banjo Sometimes I get tired of the hardware on the banjo rim poking...
Short-scale, Fretted, Nylon Strung, 12 inch
Five string banjo, slightly short-scale, nylon strung, fretted. This banjo has position markers on the...
Ogee with Cocobola
Five string banjo, short-scale nylon strung fretless. Great for clawhammer and finger-style parlor music. Plays...
Fretless, Steel Strung, 12 inch
Five string banjo, short-scale STEEL strung fretless. Has flush frets and fret markers to aid...
Ultra-Light, Short-Scale, Flush-Fretted, Nylon-Strung
Five string banjo, short-scale, nylon strung, fretless. This banjo has flush frets and mother of...
Ultra-Light, Short-Scale, Fretless, Nylon-Strung
>>> Currently Available at Fretmill Music in Roanoke, Virginia <<< Five string banjo, short-scale, nylon...
Short-scale, Steel strung, fretted
Five-string, short-scale, fretted, steel-strung banjo. Great for clawhammer and finger-style parlor music. Plays well in...
Banjo Balance Buddy – Banjo Leg Rest
