3D-printed ‘balloon banjo’ is ready for pickin’

The banjo is an infamously difficult to learn musical instrument. Mastering multiple open tunings makes the learning curve much steeper than the guitar, while its many complex finger picking and roll patterns only add to the challenges. But if you are looking for a much simpler alternative to the bluegrass staple, the designers at Co:Creation Lab have you covered. All you need is a 3D printer, some nylon fishing line, and an everyday party favor to build a diminutive “balloon banjo.”