Nothing sounds quite like a banjo. And of all the different instruments in the banjo family, none come close, in terms of timbre, evocativeness, or versatility, to the early banjo. To listen to one of these instruments in the hands of a skilled musician is to experience the full, living tradition of far-gone times and places rendered anew.

Shortly after I first became devoted to the banjo, I was struck by the possibility of participating in this same tradition not only through the music that I could play, but through the instruments that I could build. Over the course of many years, and with the help of countless banjo players and makers, I have had the good fortune of realizing that very possibility, and I am happy to build the same kinds of instruments that I enjoy listening to and admiring.

By professional training I am a librarian, but my nights and weekends belong the banjo. I build these instruments by hand in my own small workshop in Boston, where each one is brought to life slowly and meticulously over the course of weeks, and sometimes months. The banjo, I feel, is a simple and elegant instrument. Its contours should be rendered gracefully. I enjoy working with people to craft visually appealing, beautiful sounding instruments. Whether the designs are my own or whether they come from my customers, the craftsmanship and enduring quality of the banjos I make are my primary concerns.