We're working to get this site populated with specs and photos of the banjos that we offer. He has been building banjos for about 30 years and started building Hatfield Banjos fulltime in 2001. The Kentucky School of Bluegrass & Traditional Music. Crowe, Sonny Osborne and the band Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. The first band that Arthur played in was called the "New Sounds of Bluegrass" that he and friends Larry Lawrence and Jimmy Dickerson had formed. We're working to get this site populated with specs and photos of the banjos that we offer. Learn More View Our Banjo Gallery. NYC-? From carefully selected hardwoods to structurally sound craftsmanship. Eric Sullivan proudly handcrafts each and every Sullivan Banjo right here in his shop at First Quality Music. If you have specific questions about a model, please feel free toemail us. Maker City Brand Name or Ghost Mfg. He has been building banjos for about 30 years and started building Hatfield Banjos fulltime in 2001. The Kentucky School of Bluegrass & Traditional Music. Arthur Hatfield has always been interested in Bluegrass music. Arthur soon caught the attention of Carl Story and traveled and performed all over the U.S. and Canada as one of Carl Story's Rambling Mountaineers. Special thanks to Jim Van Zile from The Banjo Find a Teacher. The Cox Kentucky-5 banjo (Hearts and Flowers inlay). Kentucky Kentucky KM-256 Deluxe A-Model Mandolin Transparent Brown $ 695.00. The interview gave me a chance to think a little more deeply about the work I do which is an exercise I highly recommend to anyone. About Dogwood Banjo Co. Your #1 Source for Banjo Parts and Supplies for over 50 years. Arthur, when asked his musical influences, answers with J.D. Gold-plated hardware is an additional option. Alberts, Charles F. Phila, PA: Sonoro We DO NOT except paypal or credit cards. Jimmy Cox has made many refinements over the years to fine-tune this banjo. See why Dogwood Banjos sound as good as they look. All of the models from the Festival to the Vintage 35 Custom are made with top-quality metal parts and hardwoods. Banjohaven also sells vintage 4 string instrument parts. The band's last CD, Tyrone Bridge, contained mostly original and some cover songs. Later years has found Arthur playing Bluegrass with his band Buck Creek and doing freelance work playing fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass as well as banjo. Originally developed from various banjo styles, Snowbird banjos are simple and elegant and can be made as ornate as desired with hand cut inlay. Recently, the fine folks at The Banjo Reserve reached out to talk to me about my banjos, and about life in general as a part-time banjo maker. Dates; Abrams, (K?) But if you live in the U.S.A. we accept personal checks, postal money orders or western union. Born and raised in Rocky Hill, KY. he was learning and honing his skills at Bluegrass music at a very early age. Custom Made's second CD, Big Barn Road, was entirely original music. Email Newsletter. Kentucky Kentucky KM-270 Deluxe Oval Hole A-Model Mandolin Vintage Sunburst $ 695.00. Learn what makes a Dogwood Banjo more than just a finely-tuned instrument. Kentucky If you live overseas we accept international postal money orders or western union. Arthur now once again resides at his old homeplace where he builds Hatfield Banjos, Necks, and does banjo repairs, etc. The Kentucky-5 has an exceptionally full tone and volume.