Lee Banjo 025

Custom Project. Leo F. Lee Jr. is my oldest brother (aka Frankie). He has been a key player in building my web site and an unwavering encouragement in my banjo building. This banjo an a beautiful Tiger Strip laminated Maple neck with Walnut/Maple/Walnut veneers running up each side of the center strip, under the peghead, fingerboard and heel cap. Standard shaped heel, a 25.5” scale, a double action truss-rod and Scalloped bone nut. 12" Tony Pass "Lost Timbre^TM " Birch Wood 1/2" thick by 3 1/2" deep Block Rim, 5 Star tuners with Ivoroid knobs. Abalone side dots, a no-knot tailpiece and a Renaissance Head.

Front

Pot Front

Peghead Front

Fingerboard

Sound Files

Back

Pot Back

Peghead Back

Heel

Testimonial

I can't begin to tell you how proud I am of you and what you have accomplished through Lee Banjos.

The sensation I felt when I opened the case reminded me of the day my Harley won the Cleveland 2000 AutoRama "Most Outstanding Harley of the Show" award. Thrilled is the word.

The Custom Lee Banjo #025 you made for me is a true treasure to own too. It is absolutely beautiful, a thrill to play, and pleasure to hear. Its plunky but crisp sound makes me smile from ear to ear each time I play it. I own some fine music instruments and I count my Custom Lee Banjo among the finest. Someday I hope to play it with all the skill it deserves. In the mean time I can still enjoy it anyway.

Even though I am your brother, and truly prejudiced in your favor, the things I say and feel about this banjo are no less true. I have read the testimonials of other Lee Banjo owners with the delight of a very proud brother. I am writing this testimonial as a very proud owner as well.

Lee Banjos are made "Deep in the Heart of Texas" by a Banjo Maker with a lot of heart. You have turned a wonderful and almost priceless skill into an art form.

May countless Frailers experience the pleasure and personal satisfaction that comes from owning a one-of-a-kind Lee Banjo.

Sincerely, your oldest brother, and admirer,

Leo F. Lee, Jr. (aka Frankie Lee)
Novelty, Ohio