Gourd banjos, gourd mandolins, kalimbas and a koras handmade by Patrick Loafman.

NOTE: PATRICK IS NO LONGER ACTIVELY MAKING NEW GOURD INSTRUMENTS. 

CONTACT LOAFMAN at ploafman@hughes.net

Patrick's fretless gourd banjos are perfect for clawhammer/old-time banjo playing.

Patrick's novel, "Somewhere Upriver," was published in 2013. Read a sample and buy a book here at his author webpage, or find the book at any online bookstore.

Patrick Loafman, gourd artist and author, with his gourd musical instruments, including a gourd kalimba, gourd mandolin, 2 gourd banjos and a kora.

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