Behind the Scenes at PBCO

Cover Photo by Andy Wickstrom Patrick David Sawyer: Founder & CEO of Pisgah Banjo Company Patrick David Sawyer, originally from Morganton, North Carolina, has been crafting banjos since 2005. He built his first banjo under the guidance of renowned luthier and Appalachian treasure Charlie Glenn of Beech Mountain, NC, while studying at Appalachian State University. (read the rest...)

Written by: Patrick David Sawyer At Pisgah Banjos, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a core value that drives everything we do. One of our proudest achievements in this commitment to the environment is our use of solar energy to offset 100% of our energy needs. This isn’t just a bold step for us as a (read the rest...)

Written By: Patrick David Sawyer: At Pisgah Banjos, we believe that craftsmanship and ethics go hand in hand. That’s why we are incredibly proud to be Living Wage Certified by Just Economics. This certification reflects our commitment to providing fair wages, supporting our workers, and ensuring that our team members can thrive—not just survive. But (read the rest...)

Pisgah banjos stands for women’s rights and their liberty to choose what is best for themselves, their families and their bodies. What does this have to do with banjos? Well, in our opinion everything. Where the US government fails to protect women, minorities, and vulnerable members of our society, it is our responsibility and duty (read the rest...)