Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Beautifully handcrafted Custom Made Banjos

Slim Jim Banjos is a small UK based company, based in the heart of Hampshire started in 2014 and run by Jim Heasell.

Beautifully handcrafted banjos made with the finest timbers, craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Slim Jim Banjos is a small UK based company, based in the heart of Hampshire started in 2014 and run by Jim Heasell.

Beautifully handcrafted banjos made with the finest timbers, craftsmanship and attention to detail.

About Slim Jim Banjos

Rachel Eddy Feedback

"Every time you post a new banjo I fall in love, and feel so happy you are making them.

Slim Jim is making the finest handmade banjos I've ever played/owned. From the perfection and aesthetic of the craftsmanship to the intonation and singing tones they make, each banjo has a soul of its own. Jim invests himself in each individual banjo, and they are truly individual and wonderful instruments to play"

About "Slim Jim" Heasell

Jim Heasell has always been a craftsman, having it in his blood passed from his great-grandfather, a cabinet maker and following into his father’s footsteps into yacht and boat building.

I started playing the banjo a some years ago now. Within a few months I was hooked and on the lookout for a better banjo. After looking but not able to find something that was affordable and really good quality, I decided to put all my skills I had acquired over the years of being a craftsman into making my own banjo, after being inspired by such makers as Will Fielding, Jason Romero, Mac Traynham and Chuck Lee, to name but a few.

After a lot of research I made my first open back banjo .At the time I was having lessons from the late Dave Marshall. I took the banjo along to my lesson for Dave to play and give me his opinion , Dave took one look at it ,played it and said “ You need to do this for a living”. So from Dave’s comments and the support and encouragement of my family, I took the plunge.......Slim Jim Banjos was born!!

Each and every banjo I make, I put my heart and soul into, working hard on attention to detail. So from the timber I select, I make sure only the finest quality is used and that time is taken to match the woods that work well together for both the tone and look, that goes for all aspects, from the hardware to the heads. Ensuring that I work closely with customers to design and build them the banjo of their dreams.

Each and every banjo I make, I put my heart and soul into, working hard on attention to detail. So from the timber I select, I make sure only the very best quality is used and that time is taken to match the woods that work well together for both the tone and look, that goes for all aspects, from the hardware to the heads. Ensuring that I work closely with customers to design and build them the banjo of their dreams.

Events

February 2021

Gainsborough Old Time Festival

Weekend

Gainsborough

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February 2021

Gainsborough Old Time Festival

The Gainsborough Old Time Festival is the premier U.K. and Europe event that specialises in American old time music and tradition clogging...

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Weekend

Gainsborough

May 2020

Crossover Festival

Weekend

Newport, Shropshire

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May 2020

Crossover Festival

Crossover Festival began in 2017 and is organised by Julie, Eleanor & Emily Cross , who have attended Bluegrass and Old Time festivals for o...

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Weekend

Newport, Shropshire

May 2020

Fire in the Mountain

Weekend

The Farm, Cwmnewidion Isaf

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May 2020

Fire in the Mountain

We followed the classic trajectory in forming and becoming a festival - the unwitting group of friends who put on a party only to see it gro...

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Weekend

The Farm, Cwmnewidion Isaf

August 2020

Foaotmad Summer Camp

Weekend

Tewkesbury

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August 2020

Foaotmad Summer Camp

We have found a suitable alternative to Sacrewell for the camps this year

Weekend

Tewkesbury

September 2020

Didmarton Bluegrass Festival

Weekend

Didmarton

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September 2020

Didmarton Bluegrass Festival

For one of the UK's premier Bluegrass, Americana and Old-Time music festivals.

http://didmarton-bluegrass.co.uk/

Weekend

Didmarton

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Slim Jim Banjos

Beautifully handcrafted Custom Made Banjos

Slim Jim Banjos

Beautifully handcrafted Custom Made Banjos

About Slim Jim Banjos

Rachel Eddy Feedback

About "Slim Jim" Heasell

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Events

February 2021

Gainsborough Old Time Festival

Weekend

February 2021

Gainsborough Old Time Festival

Weekend

May 2020

Crossover Festival

Weekend

May 2020

Crossover Festival

Weekend

May 2020

Fire in the Mountain

Weekend

May 2020

Fire in the Mountain

Weekend

August 2020

Foaotmad Summer Camp

Weekend

August 2020

Foaotmad Summer Camp

Weekend

September 2020

Didmarton Bluegrass Festival

Weekend

September 2020

Didmarton Bluegrass Festival

Weekend

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