about us

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J. Romero Banjos is a small family company on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, just north of Victoria.

As a builder, long-time player, and enthusiast of all things banjo, I am always thinking of the banjo's design and sound. After studying as a cabinetmaker and fine woodworker, I began working with the Wildwood Banjo Co. in Arcata, CA., as well as P.W. Crump Instruments and Clinesmith Guitars. Working in these shops and building a variety of instuments rounded out my experience as a luthier and developed a strong sense of instrument craftsmanship, techniques and skills.

Each of our banjos is handmade and unique, with just enough innovation to provide a tasteful alternative to the rest. Custom orders are welcome.

Here are some nice letters we've received from customers.

pic of JasonWhat we're listening to in the workshop...
Plank Road String Band - Vocal and Instrumental Blend
Tommy Jarrell & Kyle Creed - June Apple
The Skillet Lickers - Old Time Fiddle Tunes and Songs from North Georgia
Foghorn Stringband - Reap What You Sow
Tom, Brad & Alice - Die in the Pigpen Fighting
Bruce Molsky & Big Hoedown - Bruce Molsky & Big Hoedown
Times Ain't Like They Used To Be - Volume 1
Beverly Smith & Carl Jones - Somewhere Over Yonder

Favorite Banjo Maker
James Ashborn, ca. late 1850s

Favorite Guitar
1930's Gibson L-00 and '30s Martin o-17 (will always trade for banjo...! Contact us)

The new old-time stringband - Jason Romero, Pharis Romero & Erynn Marshall

band
Photo by Rafe Stefanini


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