Fretless Banjo Maker
Art Photographer
Australiana Balladeer
Handmade Fretless Banjos - Hand Embellished Art Photography - Australiana Balladeer
Handmade in the style of the 1840's Kentucky Tack Head banjos.
Authentic old time mountain banjo sound.
Each created by me by hand with little use of machinery.
Unique finish giving the look of a 100 year old instrument.
Each instrument a one of a kind.
An absolute joy to own and play.
Great value for money.
Building these banjos with their unique sound from a time now passed is an enjoyable labour of love.
Over the years I have developed a tension system to adjust the head just like on modern banjos and a laminated neck eliminate any tension warp.
I take particular care with the installation of the friction tuning pegs so instruments are easy to keep in tune.
All banjos are fitted with Nylgut strings.
Hand embellished photographs using acrylic paints and mediums.
Detail of a photo with the texture and look of a painting.
Handmade floating frame ready to shelf display or hang.
Great value for money.
Combining my love of photography, woodwork and art, these little gems are fabulous gifts. From the Outback beauty to the stunning colour of flowers these unique pieces are sure to please.
Each piece is an individual art work as each is hand embellished creating an original. Each piece is numbered.
All frames are made by hand to display the art work to its full potential.
Singer - Songwriter - Instrumentalist.
Original music on all streaming services.
After years of teaching and performing I have retired to sit back and enjoy life.
I am still writing and recording, but spend more time these days building Banjos, and creating my Art Photography.
I still perform occasionally for fund raisers and community events.