Tuesday 21 December 2010

Appalachian Mountain Banjo

Ive just strung my 1st mountain banjo as designed from the instructions in Foxfire 3. Its made from an old piano that i chopped up (it was beyond repair) I think its poplar with a Walnut veneer. Ive stained the poplar bit walnut. Its looking pretty sweet but those Nylgut strings are taking a while to settle down. I'll be getting a picture of it on the site in the new year.

Have a great Christmas.

Monday 20 December 2010

Welcome to the Flatfoot Johnny blog. This is where I will upload fascinating information about the new instruments that I'm making, places that I might be appearing (craft markets etc), ranting and general goings on.

I might even do the odd photo journal of works in progress.

Happy twanging...Flatfoot Johnny x