Quick look Tea Kettle Banjo

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2 жыл бұрын

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Here is a quick look at the flush fret copper tea kettle banjo. This was such a fun project to make! Let me know what you think about it. Also if you are interested in having a custom instrument made please don't hesitate to contact me.
The build playlist can be seen here
• Tea Kettle Banjo
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@gratefulgreyman 2 ай бұрын

The way you downplayed the sound I didn't expect it to sound so nice. Great work and great sound. Thanks for sharing

@JDanielGraham Ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Yeah I think it sounds nice it just sounds softer than most banjos, which is not bad, just softer.

@AlexanderGund 3 ай бұрын

This is one of the prettiest instruments I’ve ever seen. Amazing craftsmanship. Awesome work!

@janettehill8544 Ай бұрын

The carving is over the top. I love it!

@JDanielGraham Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@PeepsThatDoStuff Жыл бұрын

Wow, this is amazing. I wouldn’t be selling that if I had made it, that’s an absolutely beautiful piece. I love how the strings wrap around the kettle

@JDanielGraham Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It sure was a fun one. I do have another kettle in case anyone wants one made!

@donwilliams3626 11 ай бұрын

Its crazy how different this is!

@rhohoho 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work! I'm just floored by this instrument.

@JDanielGraham 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! If you know anyone who might want one you know where to send them.

@figgypreserves 2 жыл бұрын

interesting! I was waiting to hear how it sounded

@JDanielGraham 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same things going on haha. All the while making it, I just couldn't wait to hear what it might sound like.

@John-sz7zy Жыл бұрын

LOVE the tea kettle banjo!!!!!!!!

@JDanielGraham Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I appreciate it!

@jeetray11 Жыл бұрын

You are crazy man. In a good way. Innovative for sure. Sound is nice. I didn't expect that much. But I agree with your friend the neck definitely goes well with a nice wooden rim pot. Contrast is important part of aesthetics for sure. But imagine an ornate chair with 3 legs superbly crafted with curves and same style but another one is a 2-4 cedar block. Huge contrast right? Will it look good? I don't think so. I will give you 100 for your bravery here. 75 for creativity. Thank you very much.

@micah_noel 2 ай бұрын

Came for the headstock… you actually hand carved it? It almost looked like some weird trim piece from Home Depot when I first saw it but now it’s kinda blowing my mind.

@JDanielGraham 2 ай бұрын

haha! yeah its all hand carved. It was a fun project!

@JDanielGraham 2 ай бұрын

You can see the whole process here. kzfaq.info/sun/PL-oy0wwDZFUYJR3Ol3BEB-5LUNppapNUi It is episode three that has the carving.

@RagtimeAnnie Жыл бұрын

Love the banjo - the concept, the sound, and the beautiful workmanship. Don't understand or really care for the amplified effects.

@JDanielGraham Жыл бұрын

I agree about the effects. They are fun but not the sound I really enjoy. I like the ability to plug it in to record it. And every amp changes the sound so there are lots of possibilities. In the least it was a way to get more volume out of it since it is copper. If there was a brass tea kettle I bet that one would ring!. But I really enjoyed the look of the copper.

@TheJrddxw 2 ай бұрын

👏💙

@bearshield7138 11 ай бұрын

this is exquisite. I have been watching the build videos.

@JDanielGraham 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! It was such a fun build

@restoredoutboards 10 ай бұрын

The light distortion reminded me of an old victrola. It has a beautiful mellow sound. Copper would. I used to play an Olds trombone with a rose brass bell that sounded similar. High copper content in the brass. You do beautiful work.

@JDanielGraham Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Sorry I didn't reply earlier somehow your comment slipped by. I agree about the sound! Very cool about the trombone I have never seen a rose brass bell!

@tessiemae8569 5 ай бұрын

This is fantastic and sounds so beautiful. I’m trying to get a vision of how you would change the strings.

@JDanielGraham 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! It strings up just like a regular banjo..well kind of. On this one you knot the string first then feed it through the hole in the spout (from the inside out). Then run it up to the pegs. There is a small "tailpiece" piece of wood inside the spout so that the string is not pulling against the metal (to prevent it from wearing or snapping).

@muttandjeff5213 2 жыл бұрын

Well done brother!

@JDanielGraham 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@jeffreyspilker2209 11 ай бұрын

Music and art very nice. I've got my grandpa's tennor banjo. I love the neck

@JDanielGraham 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man! I appreciate it. Sounds like a treasure.

@bxnnyblues6033 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. An inspiration.

@JDanielGraham 11 ай бұрын

Aww thanks! I appreciate it!

@koningbolo4700 11 ай бұрын

Wauw, for humble tea kettle that instrument sounds amazing... As a banjo it sounds also very nice... through the electric pickup it sounds even better...great work...I like the carvings in the neck...

@JDanielGraham 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! it was a really fun one to make!

@polimana Жыл бұрын

this is art!!!!

@JDanielGraham Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@tomphillips6743 Жыл бұрын

Wish I had thought of that. Sounds great!

@JDanielGraham Жыл бұрын

haha. Thanks

@JohnnyCornbread Ай бұрын

WOW!! I am plumb speachless, that kettle Banjo is a beauty and not just perty it sounds Great!! Top notch work my friend top notch. You sell them? do y'all have a link to any for sale?

@JDanielGraham Ай бұрын

I do sell them and make custom ones for anyone who wants one! I dont really have them on my website right now. But have a handful available. Are you looking for something?

@JohnnyCornbread Ай бұрын

Howdy there @@JDanielGraham , ya one similar to that one ya got there, what would the price be for somethin like that?

@JDanielGraham Ай бұрын

@@JohnnyCornbread Each one is different based on the complexity of the carving or details or wood selection etc. This one would be in $3,250. It is available but I also have another silver tea kettle if you wanted to change it up to fit a budget. Just let me know!