Witulski Custom Snake Head Gourd Banjo

This custom-made Gourd Banjo was hand-crafted by local builder Chris Witulski in Bowling Green, OH. Professor by day and luthier by night, Chris may be relatively new to the world of banjo-building, but with more than 5 years experience and well over a dozen builds under his belt, his talent, craftsmanship, creativity, and ability are evident and comparable to many more "established" builders.  The neck is constructed from hand-carved mahogany, a padauk fingerboard with "flush frets," made of inlaid wood, providing a fretless feel but with an aesthetically pleasing visual aid. It also features brass dot inlays on the side of the neck, a "snake head" headstock design, and friction tuners.  The body is made from a thick-walled gourd and sports a flower-shaped sound hole as well as an authentic goat skin head. It is strung up with Nylgut strings and ready to be played. We welcome you to visit our comfy, climate-controlled showroom to experience this one-of-a-kind instrument.  Neck: Maho