Terry Baucom Sullivan banjo

Back in February, Brance teased with news that one of Terry Baucom’s post-Quicksilver episode 2 endeavors would include a signature banjo model, noting that further details would be forthcoming.

Now comes the official announcement:

After much anticipation, it is being announced that Sullivan Banjo is the builder on the new Terry Baucom signature banjo. The mahogany banjo with nickel hardware has been being developed over the past several months and Baucom is happy about his association with Sullivan Banjo and First Quality Musical Supplies of Louisville, Kentucky.

“I have known Bill Sullivan and his sons, Jeff and Eric, a long time. Their passion is to provide the highest quality instruments and accessories to their customers. I couldn’t be more pleased that they asked me to be part of the development of this banjo. The Sullivans have high standards and this banjo model is no exception.”

Terry will be working closely with Ed Lowe (CEO of John Boy & Billy) and the folks at Sullivan. Ed and Terry will be involved in the final set up of each Baucom banjo. They will inspect and play each one, and none will ship until Baucom is fully satisfied with the sound and playability of each finished instrument.

One design specification that was important to Terry is the lower, wider frets popular in 1960s model banjos. Terry calls them “speed frets,” and became enamored of them while playing his 60s vintage Bow Tie banjos this past few years. He thinks modern players will enjoy the feel these frets provide.

He tells us that he is beyond delighted with his new banjo.

“After many hours playing my new Sullivan banjo, I have to say that it goes well beyond my expectations – which were high to begin with.”

Terry used his new signature model this week in recording a new banjo instructional DVD, which will be released later this summer on the John Boy & Billy label. He will also use it for an upcoming solo CD project, which unbelievably will be the first ever under his name alone.

At this time, there are no details or photos on the Sullivan Banjo site, but we have a list of the specifications for the Terry Baucom Signature model banjo which we obtained from Sullivan. Some photos of the banjo follow the specs.

Contact Sullivan banjos for more information about when the Terry Baucom model will be available.