Several months ago, I was asked to build a top tension mini banjo by BHO member, Tim Lindblom. I had no way to produce the necessary metal parts. Tim 3D printed the parts and had them cast in stainless steel, and had a wood block rim made. He then sent me the mini pot assembly. He did an excellent job! I then built his mini using his 6" pot. I also built the mini case.
Thanks for working with me on this project Marvin! So excited to get this in my hands!
This is a project I've been dreaming of building for years and didn't honestly think I'd ever be able to make it actually happen. I definitely couldn't have done this alone or with anyone else.
Credit to another great builder, Zachary Hoyt, for working with me to get the rim built. I was able to send him a 3d printed version of what I needed and he built a block rim perfectly to specs. I would highly recommend Zachary for your custom parts needs.
I'll be back with an update once I have the banjo but from what I've seen so far, it's a dream come true!
Edited by - Timothy Lindblom on 09/07/2026 19:52:11
Great to see more drum head banjos. I’m a convert! I’m working around two 9” djembe drum head (Remo) banjo’s atm.
Top tension mini. Who'da'thunk?
Looks awesome. Sound files when you can, please?
I'll send a video link....
Edited by - BNJOMAKR on 09/08/2026 10:01:48
Wow! Wonderful work by both of you. Thanks for sharing your building of this banjo.
Great sound! Thanks for sharing.
Any thoughts on building a tenor banjo in that size? There have been and are banjolele’s but so far I have not heard any that sound that good.
Ken
That is a real lil' beauty! I am very impressed with the approach to the casting, inspiring!
Just awesome.
Hope you get to keep the 3D printed items in case you can use them again.
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Originally posted by BuddurJust awesome.
Hope you get to keep the 3D printed items in case you can use them again.
I'm sure Timothy still has them or he has the files if he needs to reprint them.
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