See how Edward builds the original banjola.
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Our Process
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Examining the wood 
Listening to taptone of the top 
Bending rosewood side 
Inlaying the rosette 
Gluing the back braces 
Fitting the end wedge 
Installing the kerfing 
Carving the back braces 
Gluing the back to the sides 
Back and sides clamped up 
Signing the top 
Personalized signature on inside of top 
Gluing the top 
View of the rosette 
Installing the binding 
Trimming the binding 
Fitting the truss rod 
Installing the frets 
Fitting the neck 
Installing the heel cap 
Carving the neck 
Gluing the neck 
Gluing the bridge down 
Testing the new banjola