From the Workshop
Stories, notes and details from the Coall Instruments workshop — custom banjo builds, mandolin making, tonewood choices, instrument design, banjo traditions and the small decisions that shape each handcrafted instrument.
This is where we share a closer look at the making process: from finished instruments and custom details to construction ideas, sound, materials, playing styles, instrument history and the work behind each build.
Banjos
Openback vs Resonator Banjo: History, Sound and Playing Style
A clear guide to the differences between openback and resonator banjos — their history, sound, playing styles and how Coall Instruments approaches both traditions through handcrafted custom banjo building.
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Banjos
The Story Behind Cardus Banjos
A closer look at the story behind the Cardus banjo series from Coall Instruments — a handcrafted bluegrass banjo that respects traditional playing feel while introducing its own distinctive visual identity, custom details and tone possibilities.
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