Clifford G. Fitch is a professional instrument luthier and the founder of Fitch Banjos. A native of East Texas, Cliff has been involved in bluegrass music as a banjo and guitar player for more than 30 years and has played with several bands in the North Texas area. He is also an established lead trumpet player. At his shop in Azle, Texas, Cliff builds profes sional-grade custom banjos and performs instrument set-up and restoration services for some of the top players in the country. Fitch Banjos is also the designated United States custom shop for Recording King Banjos.