About Lemon Banjos

I'm Hunter Lemon — the builder, designer, and one-man shop behind Lemon Banjos. I started experimenting with banjo construction as a junior in high school, slowly learning the craft one attempt at a time. My first successful build was completed in May 2020, about a week after my high school graduation.

Things began moving quickly. A close friend asked me to build a custom banjo inspired by a 1954 RB-250, another asked for a conversion rim, and before long I was building instruments for players across the country — all while beginning my first semesters of college.

Today, I continue building banjos while pursuing degrees in Computer & Information Systems and Land Surveying. No matter where I end up, banjo building is something I plan to continue for years to come.

Lemon Banjos grew out of a deep respect for traditional instruments and a desire to build banjos that honor that legacy while meeting the expectations of modern players. Every instrument I build reflects that balance — classic feel, dependable performance, and meticulous attention to detail from the first cut to the final setup.

My goal is simple: to build banjos that feel alive in your hands, inspire you to play more often, and serve you for decades. I now focus exclusively on crafting complete instruments, each one built from the ground up with care, precision, and intention.

A Lemon has never been sweeter!