Welcome To Doc's Banjos!

Doc’s bridges are a whole new concept in design, and they will deliver a sound that you have not experienced with traditional bridges. They are the most cost-effective upgrade you can give to your banjo. Our bridges are custom and handmade one at a time, with proprietary design and materials.

Doc’s Banjos are an heirloom, open back banjos that are handmade, built to stand the test of time, and deliver excellence in tonal quality, durability, and playability; as well, they sound and look like none other! As a family business, involving the love of my life Florisel and our children, Natalia age 12, Warner age 10, and Jasper age 8, we all play a role in our banjo passion.

Doc’s Banjos is a family business located in the foothills of the great King’s Valley along the Coast Range Mountains south of Dallas, Oregon. The “crew” is me (Doc) and my wife, Florisel, and our children Natalia, Warner, and Jasper. We opened shop in 2003, although my woodworking started at the age of 6, back when I was building wooden carts from scrap materials.

As in any construction, rigorous attention to detail relates to achieving a successful goal. In the banjo, this translates to the style of music you want to play or hear, tonal quality desired, playability, durability, and aesthetics. The musical instrument you like to listen to, or play, demands attention to many different designs and construction details.