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I can’t help but feel a little insulted by that because my peghead shapes are not inherently racist and to think you might be promoting racism by supporting my art is a little extreme in my opinion. I’m not an historian but I do aim to keep the art form and music of the old time American 5 string banjo preserved with my work. It’s a truly American instrument and a crucial part of our history and culture.
Of course the minstrel banjo I offer is based upon historical examples of actual minstrel era banjos. How could you expect a minstrel banjo to have no connection to the minstrel shows that it is named after?
The Americana peghead is also based 100% upon historical minstrel era banjos. It’s a reality that cannot be escaped if you are seeking out to own a minstrel banjo. Thank you for your consideration.