My banjo was built in 1983 by Bill Sullivan, founder of First Quality Musical Supplies in Louisville, KY.

Bill carved the neck and peghead and fit it to the 3-ply maple rim.

I cut and inlaid all the mother of pearl for the fingerboard and peghead, applied the bindings and the 2 rings on the back of the resonator, and finished the banjo with clear lacquer.

I always wished I had stained the banjo with a sunburst, but with the rings on the back I knew it would be beyond my abilities. 22 years later, I decided to restore the banjo, so I had Leo Posch do all the staining and finishing.

Click on various parts of the banjo to see a larger detailed image.

Follow the restoration process HERE.