Gallery: John Elwood with canjos and other instruments in his studio | Washington State Magazine

Two canjos made by Elwood

John in his studio

Cougar Gold cans make nice little banjos, says Elwood, and have an inexplicably pleasant sound

Elwood at his home in the rural Palouse

Getting ready to play the canjo

Playing folk tunes in his studio

Each canjo is handmade by John using traditional woodworking tools.

Fine stringed instruments made by Elwood

Elwood with one of his favorites—a whimsical goblin-design dulcimer