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Chuck has discovered over years of
working with his hands, that there are two types of
craftsmen, each with their own merit. The first craftsman
strives for the perfect project, and the beauty comes from
a project that is well planned and finely executed. The
end result of this person’s labor is the “perfect” job
completed.
The second type of craftsman is driven
to create the perfect project just as the craftsman above.
But in this case the end result comes not from merely a
project that is well planned and finely executed. This
second type of artisan desires to see (and hear in our
case) the joy and pleasure that his effort brings. Chuck
is the second type. His sense of success and motivation
comes when he knows that his instruments bring joy and
pleasure to the player and to those who listen to the
music.
This has led Chuck to form
relationships where ever possible, with many musicians of
all levels, beginner to professional. It has challenged
him to continue to improve the product—(better product,
more joy). And, he has been motivated to offer the
widest choices possible—more tone rings and peghead
options, inlay and even tuner choices. It has been said
that no two Chuck Lee Banjos are exactly alike. Each one
receives special, individual, care and planning. And
each banjo is as unique as the musician who plays it.
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