Craftsmanship

Patrick “Doc” Huff is a master woodworker who hand builds heirloom-quality, open-back, internal resonator, and tenor banjos for old-time, bluegrass, and traditional musicians. His unique designs honor both the materials he uses and the musicians who play his banjos.

Innovation

Doc’s innovative options deliver the tone and effortless playability that discerning players demand. Check out original features like Doc’s Frailing Platform™, Scalloped Fretboard, Tudor™ and Gothic™ Tone Pots, Cathedral Bridge™, Oxbow Armrest™, Tunneled Hook™, Built-in Tailpiece™, and new Pyramid Stand™.

Custom Features

Every banjo Doc makes is one of a kind, hand made in Oregon. Choose from over 20 local and exotic woods; choose features like scalloped fingerboards, tunneled 5th string, fretless neck, internal resonator, modified or built-in tailpiece, and more. Specify scale length, neck width, and other dimensional specifics. Doc can build the banjo you’ve been dreaming about.

Tone

Though our banjos are a pleasure to look at, our top priority is to deliver the warm, rich, well-balanced tone that our banjos have become known for. Listen through our audio gallery and hear for yourself.

Guarantee

We understand the anxiety that can accompany ordering a new banjo. You can feel confident ordering a Doc’s Banjo because we offer an unconditional guarantee on workmanship, parts, playability, and even tone! We guarantee that you'll love your Doc's Banjo.

Free Shipping

We offer free domestic shipping on all orders from t-shirts, bridges, and other accessories to complete banjos.