The banjo is almost complete! I still plan on staining and sealing it, but couldn't resist stringing it up and seeing how it sounds and feels. It's amazing!! The sound is much louder than I anticipated, even with gut strings and the calfskin head. I recorded Cluck Old Hen and Texas, a little rough as I'm still getting used to the fretless concept. Luckily I've been playing a flush fret banjo for a little while, so it's not completely mysterious. I'll probably stain it tonight, then seal it tomorrow, after which I'll post some more pictures and maybe some more recordings.
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