Nico has been making his own banjos for some years now. In the world of banjo making he is still a insider tip, though some well-known musicians have ordered his instruments.
He only makes one banjo at the time so he can concentrate on the work and to get the best result.
Like many other luthiers he started making instruments for his own use because he couldn’t afford good ones. In the following years he experimented with various woods, metal parts, heads etc. to find what is needed for a specific sound. As a professional musician he always looks for the best sound, playability and setup that you need on stage. He furthermore enjoys ornamenting his instruments with mother of pearl inlays and hand carving. If you order a banjo from Nico he can customize the sound and look of your instrument. Everything is possible. Tenor, Irish, Bluegrass, Open Back, Longneck,etc. Just contact Nico for details and have a look at the pictures, videos and soundclips of some of the banjos he has made.
German TV documentary on Nico’s banjos:
