Kutthroat Stringworks | Handcrafted Banjos, Mandolins & Ukuleles

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Limited Edition

Big River Banjos

BANJOS

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MANDOLINS

UKULELES

A variety of banjo styles - From old-time open backs to Resonators to Long Necks

Hand Carved Archtop Mandolins made from Colorado Tonewood

Exquisite Baritone sized Ukes with Beetlekill Engelmann Spruce Soundboards.

Mocha Metallic powder coated hardware
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#baritoneukulele #ArchtopGuitar #woodworking #ukulele #folk #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #acousticguitar #acousticmusic #coloradomade #handmadewithlove #blackwalnut #domestichardwoods #sustainablyharvested #luthier #luthiere

Mocha Metallic powder coated hardware
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#baritoneukulele #ArchtopGuitar #woodworking #ukulele #folk #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #acousticguitar #acousticmusic #coloradomade #handmadewithlove #blackwalnut #domestichardwoods #sustainablyharvested #luthier #luthiere

Sunburst time
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#baritoneukulele #ArchtopGuitar #woodworking #ukulele #folk #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #acousticguitar #acousticmusic #coloradomade #handmadewithlove #blackwalnut #domestichardwoods #sustainablyharvested #luthier

Sunburst time
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#baritoneukulele #ArchtopGuitar #woodworking #ukulele #folk #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #acousticguitar #acousticmusic #coloradomade #handmadewithlove #blackwalnut #domestichardwoods #sustainablyharvested #luthier

Colorado blue stain Engelmann Spruce Archtop. Braced and ready for glue-up.
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#baritoneukulele #ArchtopGuitar #woodworking #ukulele #folk #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #acousticguitar #acousticmusic #coloradomade #handmadewithlove #blackwalnut #domestichardwoods #sustainablyharvested #luthier

Colorado blue stain Engelmann Spruce Archtop. Braced and ready for glue-up.
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#baritoneukulele #ArchtopGuitar #woodworking #ukulele #folk #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #acousticguitar #acousticmusic #coloradomade #handmadewithlove #blackwalnut #domestichardwoods #sustainablyharvested #luthier

Twin boats! Tops coming next.
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#baritoneukulele #ArchtopGuitar #woodworking #ukulele #folk #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #acousticguitar #acousticmusic #coloradomade #handmadewithlove #blackwalnut #domestichardwoods #sustainablyharvested #luthier

Twin boats! Tops coming next.
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#baritoneukulele #ArchtopGuitar #woodworking #ukulele #folk #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #acousticguitar #acousticmusic #coloradomade #handmadewithlove #blackwalnut #domestichardwoods #sustainablyharvested #luthier

Let's see if I remember how to do this...
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#baritoneukulele #ArchtopGuitar #woodworking #ukulele #folk #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #coloradomade #handmadewithlove #beetlekillspruce #carving

Let's see if I remember how to do this...
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#baritoneukulele #ArchtopGuitar #woodworking #ukulele #folk #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #coloradomade #handmadewithlove #beetlekillspruce #carving

Mike Clark of @theriverarkansas and @sugarsounds taking the new travel banjo for a test drive.

#banjo #oldtimebanjo #folkmusic #clawhammer #frailingbanjo #travelbanjo

Mike Clark of @theriverarkansas and @sugarsounds taking the new travel banjo for a test drive.

#banjo #oldtimebanjo #folkmusic #clawhammer #frailingbanjo #travelbanjo

Limber Pine burl frailing scoop close up

#clawhammer #banjo #clawhammerbanjo #oldtimemusic #frailing #banjomusic #music #banjoplayer #oldtime #folkmusic #dropthumbsnotbombs #folk #oldtimebanjo #musician #frailingbanjo #handtools #bluegrassbanjo #fivestringbanjo #appalachian

Limber Pine burl frailing scoop close up

#clawhammer #banjo #clawhammerbanjo #oldtimemusic #frailing #banjomusic #music #banjoplayer #oldtime #folkmusic #dropthumbsnotbombs #folk #oldtimebanjo #musician #frailingbanjo #handtools #bluegrassbanjo #fivestringbanjo #appalachian

It was quite an honor to get to see Darrell Scott in concert at Big B's Delicious Orchard. Inspirational songwriter, musician, and good dude.

#longtimegone
#songwriter
#bigbsdeliciousorchards

It was quite an honor to get to see Darrell Scott in concert at Big B's Delicious Orchard. Inspirational songwriter, musician, and good dude.

#longtimegone
#songwriter
#bigbsdeliciousorchards

Just completed a long overdue overhaul of my personal banjo. Rocky Mountain Pronghorn head, 'candy copper" powder coated hardware, & a nifty leather strap. Big thanks to @lagarita_outfitters for the pronghorn hide, and @ranchlandsmercantile for the custom strap.

#oldtimebanjo #clawhammer # frailingbanjo #bluegrass #banjo #folk #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #coloradomade #primitivehidetanning #powdercoated #lutherie

Just completed a long overdue overhaul of my personal banjo. Rocky Mountain Pronghorn head, 'candy copper" powder coated hardware, & a nifty leather strap. Big thanks to @lagarita_outfitters for the pronghorn hide, and @ranchlandsmercantile for the custom strap.

#oldtimebanjo #clawhammer # frailingbanjo #bluegrass #banjo #folk #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #coloradomade #primitivehidetanning #powdercoated #lutherie

Lakeside pickin'

#clawhammerbanjo #frailingbanjo #oldtimemusic

Lakeside pickin'

#clawhammerbanjo #frailingbanjo #oldtimemusic

Experimenting with a new tone ring design. 3/16" powder coated round rod seated on ball bearings. It should add a bit of sustain and brightness and be a good compromise between old time and bluegrass tone.

#oldtimebanjo
#openbackbanjo
#clawhammerbanjo
#makersmovement
#lutherie
#folkmusic
#coloradomade

Experimenting with a new tone ring design. 3/16" powder coated round rod seated on ball bearings. It should add a bit of sustain and brightness and be a good compromise between old time and bluegrass tone.

#oldtimebanjo
#openbackbanjo
#clawhammerbanjo
#makersmovement
#lutherie
#folkmusic
#coloradomade

Grand Canyon cribbage board

#woodworking #cribbageboard #rivermap #grandcanyon

Grand Canyon cribbage board

#woodworking #cribbageboard #rivermap #grandcanyon

A couple of close ups from the latest banjo build. Black walnut and maple with a bison skin head and copper penny powder coated hardware.

#oldtimebanjo #clawhammerbanjo #frailingbanjo #oldtimemusic #coloradomade #lutherie

A couple of close ups from the latest banjo build. Black walnut and maple with a bison skin head and copper penny powder coated hardware.

#oldtimebanjo #clawhammerbanjo #frailingbanjo #oldtimemusic #coloradomade #lutherie

Bison calfskin #1. Stretching this one was a doozy! The tone will be well worth the effort.

#oldtimebanjo #openbackbanjo #clawhammerbanjo #coloradomade #luthiery @lagarita_outfitters

Bison calfskin #1. Stretching this one was a doozy! The tone will be well worth the effort.

#oldtimebanjo #openbackbanjo #clawhammerbanjo #coloradomade #luthiery @lagarita_outfitters

Always great to see @theriverarkansas and artist endorser / banjo picker Mike Clark @sugarsounds

Great show!

#lutherie #openbackbanjo #clawhammerbanjo #coloradomade #folkmusic

Always great to see @theriverarkansas and artist endorser / banjo picker Mike Clark @sugarsounds

Great show!

#lutherie #openbackbanjo #clawhammerbanjo #coloradomade #folkmusic

Tuning machine & powder coated hardware installation. Bling blang!

#lutherie #octavemandolin #coloradomade #gotohtuners #powdercoated

Tuning machine & powder coated hardware installation. Bling blang!

#lutherie #octavemandolin #coloradomade #gotohtuners #powdercoated

A Colorado blue stain Engelmann spruce mandolin getting a workout from Tim Lawrence at @rockymtnguitarco in Salida, Colorado.

#lutherie #mandolin #coloradomade #beetlekill #archtop #pickingandgrinning
#rockymtnguitarco #salidacolorado

A Colorado blue stain Engelmann spruce mandolin getting a workout from Tim Lawrence at @rockymtnguitarco in Salida, Colorado.

#lutherie #mandolin #coloradomade #beetlekill #archtop #pickingandgrinning
#rockymtnguitarco #salidacolorado

Making sawdust. Another octave mandolin in the works

#lutherie #octavemandolin #coloradomade #woodworking #clarowalnut

Making sawdust. Another octave mandolin in the works

#lutherie #octavemandolin #coloradomade #woodworking #clarowalnut

Stretching a Rocky Mountain Pronghorn banjo head. Judging by my ultra scientific testing, the response and tone should be stellar!

#openbackbanjo #oldtimebanjo #clawhammerbanjo #coloradomade #lutherie

Stretching a Rocky Mountain Pronghorn banjo head. Judging by my ultra scientific testing, the response and tone should be stellar!

#openbackbanjo #oldtimebanjo #clawhammerbanjo #coloradomade #lutherie

Recently completed Octave Mandolin - 23.5" scale. Colorado Blue Stain Engelmann Spruce top. Claro Black Walnut back, sides, and neck. Curly Maple binding. Limber Pine Burl accents.

#octavemandolin #mandolin #coloradomade #handcrafted #coloradotonewoods #bluestain #beetlekill #archtop #lutherie

Recently completed Octave Mandolin - 23.5" scale. Colorado Blue Stain Engelmann Spruce top. Claro Black Walnut back, sides, and neck. Curly Maple binding. Limber Pine Burl accents.

#octavemandolin #mandolin #coloradomade #handcrafted #coloradotonewoods #bluestain #beetlekill #archtop #lutherie

Mandocello initial string-up - bass strings are 74s. Gigantor!

#mandocello #archtop #luthiery #coloradomade

Mandocello initial string-up - bass strings are 74s. Gigantor!

#mandocello #archtop #luthiery #coloradomade

A custom Lake Coeur d'alene cribbage board for @slankerbanker
#lakecoeurdalene
#cribbageboard
#resinart

A custom Lake Coeur d'alene cribbage board for @slankerbanker
#lakecoeurdalene
#cribbageboard
#resinart

Glistenin' in the morning sun

#oldtimebanjo #banjomaker #clawhammerbanjo #powdercoating #handmade

Glistenin' in the morning sun

#oldtimebanjo #banjomaker #clawhammerbanjo #powdercoating #handmade

"Old Rattler" played by @radboofgnar on his custom Kutthroat StringWorks Open Back banjo

#oldtimebanjo #banjo #oldtimemusic #banjomaker #luthiery #openbackbanjo #clawhammerbanjo #frailingbanjo

"Old Rattler" played by @radboofgnar on his custom Kutthroat StringWorks Open Back banjo

#oldtimebanjo #banjo #oldtimemusic #banjomaker #luthiery #openbackbanjo #clawhammerbanjo #frailingbanjo

#chainsawhistory

#chainsawhistory

Impromptu to jam @rockymtnguitarco
Charlie Rose on a Kutthroat open back banjo, and Alex Johnstone on fiddle.

#oldtimebanjo
#luthiery
#madeincolorado
#elephantrevival
#rapidgrass

Impromptu to jam @rockymtnguitarco
Charlie Rose on a Kutthroat open back banjo, and Alex Johnstone on fiddle.

#oldtimebanjo
#luthiery
#madeincolorado
#elephantrevival
#rapidgrass

Cocobolo tone ring

#luthiery #woodworking #oldtimebanjo #clawhammerbanjo

Cocobolo tone ring

#luthiery #woodworking #oldtimebanjo #clawhammerbanjo

In-progress necks

#oldtimebanjo #luthiery #woodworking

In-progress necks

#oldtimebanjo #luthiery #woodworking

Poolside pickin'

#banjolele #oldtimebanjo

Poolside pickin'

#banjolele #oldtimebanjo

Doing some initial layout and design on the next Kutthroat StringWorks creation.

#8strings #fiffs #octavemandolin #mandocello

Doing some initial layout and design on the next Kutthroat StringWorks creation.

#8strings #fiffs #octavemandolin #mandocello

Dinner time for Gordy the Goldfish
#dieearwigs @growwildunruly

Dinner time for Gordy the Goldfish
#dieearwigs @growwildunruly

#steelbettyband rockin' the #salidasteamplant theatre

#steelbettyband rockin' the #salidasteamplant theatre

Finally got to try out my new powder coating setup on some banjo hardware - this is 'translucent mahogany' over bare steel. #handcrafted #luthiery #iheartlutherie #openbackbanjo #clawhammerbanjo

Finally got to try out my new powder coating setup on some banjo hardware - this is 'translucent mahogany' over bare steel. #handcrafted #luthiery #iheartlutherie #openbackbanjo #clawhammerbanjo

Archtop Mandolin carving

#luthiery #localtonewoods #coloradogrown #handcrafted

Archtop Mandolin carving

#luthiery #localtonewoods #coloradogrown #handcrafted

Some might see a pile of rumble & debris. I see old growth red fir ukulele soundboards with a story.

#luthiery #woodworking #upcycle

Some might see a pile of rumble & debris. I see old growth red fir ukulele soundboards with a story.

#luthiery #woodworking #upcycle

Tone wood hunting with this guy. #rockymtnguitarco #luthiery #coloradogrown

Tone wood hunting with this guy. #rockymtnguitarco #luthiery #coloradogrown

Out in the high country collecting tone wood with my favorite crew. #coloradogrown #mandolintobe #engelmannspruce

Out in the high country collecting tone wood with my favorite crew. #coloradogrown #mandolintobe #engelmannspruce

Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans putting on a stellar show - as per usual - at the Chico Basin Ranch. #corblund #ranchlands #outlawcountry

Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans putting on a stellar show - as per usual - at the Chico Basin Ranch. #corblund #ranchlands #outlawcountry

New batch of wood rings - limber pine burl & black walnut. #handcrafted

New batch of wood rings - limber pine burl & black walnut. #handcrafted

Purpleheart/Maple open back banjo coming together. #openbackbanjo #luthiery #oldtimebanjo

Purpleheart/Maple open back banjo coming together. #openbackbanjo #luthiery #oldtimebanjo

Scooped fretboard - Black Walnut with Colorado Limber Pine burl for a nice contrast. #luthiery #coloradogrown #openbackbanjo #clawhammerbanjo

Scooped fretboard - Black Walnut with Colorado Limber Pine burl for a nice contrast. #luthiery #coloradogrown #openbackbanjo #clawhammerbanjo

Making sawdust on my first shift at Rocky Mountain Guitar Co. #luthiery #mandolin

Making sawdust on my first shift at Rocky Mountain Guitar Co. #luthiery #mandolin

From whence it came.
#archtop #mandolin #luthiery #coloradogrown

From whence it came.
#archtop #mandolin #luthiery #coloradogrown

Milling some Colorado Engelmann Spruce today #localtonewoods #carvinghatchet #soontobeamandolin
#archtopmandolin

Milling some Colorado Engelmann Spruce today #localtonewoods #carvinghatchet #soontobeamandolin
#archtopmandolin

Great show, great new music venue!
#riverarkansas
#thelariat

Great show, great new music venue!
#riverarkansas
#thelariat

Monarch pass banjo reflection

Monarch pass banjo reflection

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