I just noticed the word "overestimating" in the post above. It should be "guess-t-mating" . I let spell check change it for me. I definitely didn't "overestimate"... if anything I under "guess-t-mated"!!!!

I guess t mate all the time, and in this case I guess t mate that that however much time you put into building the case, they were well spent hours, what I see is very nice.  Well done!!!!!

Thanks! I want to take pictures outside in natural light so that the colors will be true, but it has been raining here for the past couple of days. Maybe it will clear off soon!

I have to work a late shift today and was at home this morning. It stopped raining last night, and it's the sky is overcast today which makes for perfect lighting with no shadows. I took advantage of the conditions and took some pictures of the banjo and case. I'll try to take a video in the next few days. This mini banjo was built for Mr. Mickey Zacharias of International Graphics Group in Kansas City. I will be shipping out in a week or two!

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Just awesome! What more can be said.

bkdraft,

You said it, there is nothing else to say.

how's it sound?

b

I am so impressed with your work.  That looks amazing.  Great pics as well.

Paul

Marvin

I have seen a number of very nice banjos, your mini will stand with the best.      

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Originally posted by BNJOMAKR

I have to work a late shift today and was at home this morning. It stopped raining last night, and it's the sky is overcast today which makes for perfect lighting with no shadows. I took advantage of the conditions and took some pictures of the banjo and case. I'll try to take a video in the next few days. This mini banjo was built for Mr. Mickey Zacharias of International Graphics Group in Kansas City. I will be shipping out in a week or two!

 

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 I like the banjo as well as the chair.

great looking whats the sound like

Amazing!!!!

Ben

I finally made some videos of the mini banjo this evening. Here they are!

VIDEO: Mickey Zacharias Mini Banjo built by Marvin Walker (click to view)

VIDEO: I'll Fly Away on Mickey Zacharias Mini Banjo built by Marvin Walker (click to view)

VIDEO: Fire Ball Mail on Mickey Zacharias Mini Banjo built by Marvin Walker (click to view)

Great vids and does that mini look great.  Amazing gloss on the back of the resonator and the pattern looks brilliant.  Well done.

Paul

Thanks to all for the nice comments! I will be boxing it up and shipping it Monday or Tuesday. I have this really thick walled, oversized, cardboard box that has a lot of thick padding that I use. So far, I have shipped three banjos in it. The recipients have been nice enough to ship the box back to me each time. It has been to Indiana, Maine, Tennessee, and now will be going to Missouri. That box has traveled more than I ever will!

I took some final pictures before boxing up the Zacharias mini banjo. It was a beautiful day here today!!!

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Marvin

Many have posted photos of very nice banjos here on this site.  If I had to pick the best of the best I would have a very difficult time of it. Yours would be amongst the top few.  Heres hoping that you will start another build and take us along for the ride.

Cheers and take care of the foot

Dave

What a beautiful instrument, and it sounds as good as it looks.

Congratulations on finishing the build, and thanks for sharing.

The banjo arrived in Kansas City yesterday, and now has a new master! I always get a little emotional when I send one off.... This may sound corny, but It's sorta like sending one of your children away that you know that you will never see again.