Just arrived

[Gil Sayre]

My Bell Boucher kit arrived yesterday. Opened the box couple hrs. ago and just want you to know what a fine and elegant instrument it is. I say elegant because it is. Been around banjo's since I was 8 yrs. old. Saw many an old one but never from the Minstrel era,until I met Peter Szego years back after I moved to N.J. from W.V. Now,thanks to Terry I have a fine looking replica Boucher with a 13 inch ash  pot and long 28 inch scale maple neck. Terry keeps his instruments affordable,and for that alone I heap the praise! Can't wait to get it all sanded and finished and then ,finally, brought to life.Will send pics once it's done. Thanks again Terry.

[Bell Banjos]

Hey Gil, I can't wait to see (and hear it)!!!

[Tim Twiss]

Thanks for that post Gil. I agree....and Terry fills a need-AFFORDABLE QUALITY. Having a good instrument to really experience what this genre is all about is crucial. He has put that within reach.

I love my Bell Boucher.....just played an outdoor gig today, and it growled and purred through the repertoire. Beautiful.

[Jeff]

Gil... Thanks for posting.  Looking forward to seeing and hearing you new Bell. 

I'm still rubbing them nickels together and saving my pennies for my Bell.   Terry not only builds a very nice Minstrel Banjo... No it's not nice, They are works of art. Not to mention Terry and Dan are both all around good guys.   

[Strumelia]

Oooooh, Gil.....so exciting!!

You should take photos through each step of making your banjo, and then of course a video of it in action!

Can't wait to see it!   :D

Genford (another member here) and I are both soon in line to get our Bell banjos too!!  Wheeeee!!