emily ellis banjo company - Posted - 12/04/2025:  11:06:33

Hello all,

I wanted to introduce myself to the hangout. I am Emily Ellis, a banjo builder down in Alabama. I make gourd banjos and steambent-rim tackheads. Everything I do is hand guided. I do all my inlay by hand. Check out my website if you'd like more information or to get in touch! I love to chat about banjos!

Www.EllisBanjo.com

I am now taking commissions for 2026 if you would like to get in line and on the list. Thanks!

Edited by - emily ellis banjo company on 12/04/2025 11:08:34

Jon Borcherding - Posted - 12/04/2025:  11:15:06

I looked at your website. The peghead with the pointer is awesome! Do you have any sound files to share?

emily ellis banjo company - Posted - 12/04/2025:  14:45:45

Thanks so much! The pointer dog was actually the first inlay I ever did, so it gets pride of place at the top of the page for the time being.
I do have a YouTube channel where I play some of the instruments. Some are sold before I get the opportunity to make a video. youtube.com/@EllisBanjoCompany
I'm also on instagram (Emily ellis banjo company) and Facebook (Emily Ellis)
Thanks!

Will Frady - Posted - 12/04/2025:  16:33:45

Welcome to the hangout Emily Ellis . Awesome looking instruments. Best of luck and God bless

Zachary Hoyt - Posted - 12/04/2025:  18:55:41

Your artwork is very impressive, and the banjos all look great. Best of luck in the coming year.

Culloden - Posted - 12/04/2025:  21:46:57

If you sell them before you can make a video of them, that is a testament to your work.

raybob - Posted - 12/04/2025:  22:31:13

Welcome!

emily ellis banjo company - Posted - 12/05/2025:  06:19:01

Thank you, everyone! You're very kind! I am new to the hangout. I'm not sure what took me so long to "get" here. Thanks!

emily ellis banjo company - Posted - 12/05/2025:  06:27:37

Here's another fun inlay I did this past year. Possum up a tree

 

BTuno - Posted - 12/05/2025:  08:37:31

Beautiful work Emily! I love the unique animal motif's in wood. Welcome to BHO and best wishes for the success of your business.

pinenut - Posted - 12/05/2025:  09:21:52

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Originally posted by emily ellis banjo company

Here's another fun inlay I did this past year. Possum up a tree

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I hope that's a gum tree. 

It'd wood'n be dubble trubble if'n that possum ain't up a gum tree.  

Edited by - pinenut on 12/05/2025 09:24:29

emily ellis banjo company - Posted - 12/11/2025:  17:41:21

Always a gum tree!!

Edited by - emily ellis banjo company on 12/11/2025 17:41:48

emily ellis banjo company - Posted - 12/11/2025:  17:42:21

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Originally posted by BTuno

Beautiful work Emily! I love the unique animal motif's in wood. Welcome to BHO and best wishes for the success of your business.

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Thank you very much. It means a lot 

Edited by - emily ellis banjo company on 12/11/2025 17:42:34

R.D. Lunceford - Posted - 12/12/2025:  23:27:02

Welcome to the Hangout Emily.

Nice work.

Wishing you much success.

DTolar - Posted - 04/01/2026:  10:03:00

Go hear her play and sing! Awesome!

JanetB - Posted - 04/02/2026:  09:40:56

You're rich in talent and we're happy for your presence here!

Emiel - Posted - 04/02/2026:  13:33:25

All very nice!