The BRC founder picked banjo for many decades before mustering the courage to investigate the design mysteries of this sometimes unruly instrument. By assembling a long abandoned banjo kit procured online, his stroke of beginner’s luck produced a lovely and resonant open back instrument. Wherever his travels take him, the BRC founder faithfully studies the monthly Banjo Newsletter for helpful hints. The pictured edition of the BNL features a cover photo of banjo educator Bill Evans from whom the BRC founder has been lucky to take a few lessons (click to enlarge).Check-out the below Comments.