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Walnut banjo, thin brass tone ring
Sound clips and description are below pictures.
Minstrel strings, double A tuning.
Minstrel strings, E tuning.
Minstrel strings, full A tuning.
Nylgut strings tuned to double C
Steel strings tuned to double C
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Curly walnut harvested from East Boulevard in Charlotte, N.C. from a grand old tree that died of natural causes. I have a limited supply of this gorgeous stock. Its well seasoned, air dried for 15 years. The giant tree was nearly 4 feet wide at the trunk.
Walnut with ebony fretboard, heel cap, both rim caps. Beautiful walnut burl ven.eers on headstock front and back with a nice old indian head penny from 1888 inlayed.
Brass tuners and no knot tailpiece. Thin brass tone ring that gives the tone a little pop without being too bright or ringy.
These "no bolt'' banjos are the most versatile banjos i've played.
Most banjos are best suited for only one type of string, either steel or nylon/gut but the "no bolt'' banjo sounds great with any string. They are well balanced across the strings and speak equally well up the neck.
You can listen to the sound clips and judge for yourself and pick the tone you like best! All recordings are made in the same spot, same settings and start with the same song so the comparison is accurate.
Brass tuners and no knot tailpiece. Thin brass tone ring that gives the tone a little pop without being too bright or ringy.
These "no bolt'' banjos are the most versatile banjos i've played.
Most banjos are best suited for only one type of string, either steel or nylon/gut but the "no bolt'' banjo sounds great with any string. They are well balanced across the strings and speak equally well up the neck.
You can listen to the sound clips and judge for yourself and pick the tone you like best! All recordings are made in the same spot, same settings and start with the same song so the comparison is accurate.
Segmented walnut rim with thick veneer around. Ebony fretboard, heel cap, rim cap and tension hoop cap. Traditional dowel stick construction held tight with a tapered ebony key. Brass position markers on fretboard front and side.
Can be strung with steel, nylon or gut strings with two different nuts, one of bone for steel strings and one of ebony for nylon or gut strings as they require a higher action to avoid buzzing.
It's a good idea to keep a selection of bridges around to change action.
As for heads, I set them up with head tight for the best tone. The head shouldn't sag much than a 1/16 in the middle. But you should set it to your preference. It will change the tone very much.
Tighten the screws by a quarter turn all the way around and do as many times as necessary. Humid seasons will need tightening and dry seasons might need loosening. Its no harder than tuning the strings so don't be worried. The tone of a natural hide is far superior to a plastic head.
It plays as good as it looks, 25 1/2 scale length for easy reaches, 1 5/16 wide at nut, gentle V neck profile makes the neck very comfortable and all my necks have a special finish to make them feel smooth and buttery for easy sliding.
My homemade varnish is made of natural resins and looks/ feels much better than all modern varnishes.
Calfskin head, nautical star carving on the frailing scoop.
Entirely handmade and lacking the sterile perfection of factory instruments, thank goodness!!!
Can be strung with steel, nylon or gut strings with two different nuts, one of bone for steel strings and one of ebony for nylon or gut strings as they require a higher action to avoid buzzing.
It's a good idea to keep a selection of bridges around to change action.
As for heads, I set them up with head tight for the best tone. The head shouldn't sag much than a 1/16 in the middle. But you should set it to your preference. It will change the tone very much.
- A properly tight head will have good pop and note clarity as well as volume,
- A loose head will dull the notes and volume.
- Do not over tighten as it will stretch the head and the tone will be unpleasant and difficult to manage.
Tighten the screws by a quarter turn all the way around and do as many times as necessary. Humid seasons will need tightening and dry seasons might need loosening. Its no harder than tuning the strings so don't be worried. The tone of a natural hide is far superior to a plastic head.
It plays as good as it looks, 25 1/2 scale length for easy reaches, 1 5/16 wide at nut, gentle V neck profile makes the neck very comfortable and all my necks have a special finish to make them feel smooth and buttery for easy sliding.
My homemade varnish is made of natural resins and looks/ feels much better than all modern varnishes.
Calfskin head, nautical star carving on the frailing scoop.
Entirely handmade and lacking the sterile perfection of factory instruments, thank goodness!!!