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Replacing the string is a straightforward and often effective way to address intonation issues, especially if the problem persists despite other adjustments. Strings, even from reputable brands like Aquila, can occasionally have manufacturing defects or inconsistencies that affect their performance.

It sounds like you're dealing with a common issue with older banjos where the pot metal flange deteriorates over time, leading to cracks and structural issues. Making a new flange out of Corian plastic could be a viable solution, as Corian is known for its durability and workability. While it may no...

Looks slim for an acoustic guitar.

Clay Schaeffer wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2019 1:43 pm Some banjo tailpieces have a way to adjust the down bearing. You might study a few of them and see if you can make something similar .

Adjustable down bearing on banjo tailpieces can indeed offer flexibility in tailpiece setup and potentially improve tone and playability.

That's quite a find you got.

How did your project went?

Hi! I have some soundboard questions about an experimental for-fun-for-myself instrument project I'm working on. I'm starting a little tenor guitar/weird-banjo-like-thing project. Think tenor guitar with a banjo fifth string and no frets. The characteristics I'm looking for from this instrument are...

I'm happy for you that it's back in shape.

"I don't know if you're a GAL member and get the American Lutherie quarterly (you should!), but the new issue #125 has a "Meet the Maker" article on Oregon banjo maker Doc Huff. In the article he describes how he builds his fretboards: the frets are very thin brass stock, inlaid flus...

Barry Daniels wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:54 pm Allyson, you are certainly welcome to post in any thread but I just wanted to make sure that you are aware that some of these threads are years old. For example, this one hasn’t been active for seven years.

I'll take note of that, I keep forgetting to check the date.

It's a banjo build it any way you like. Mine has a 7/8 thick rim, no tone ring, slotted peg head, scale length 1 1/2 inch longer than a "normal" 5 string. 5th string runs under the fret board through a 1/16 inch brass tube, guitar tuners, dual rods threaded onto a steel rod in the neck, t...

It sounds like you've considered making a resonator but opted out due to concerns about the relative fragility of resonator cones.

This experimental instrument is a small-scale build, based on Scott Antes' tenor guitar plans at about 80% size. It features a 23" length with a five-string configuration and a multi-scale fingerboard for improved playability.

Good luck on your project I hope we can see a picture of it.

Hi, Barry, Before you go borrowing a guitar, try an online fret calculator here: https://www.stewmac.com/FretCalculator or here: http://www.harpkit.com/category/fretcalc.html . Note that they give the absolute distance from the nut to each fret - not the ratio from one fret to the next, which would...

Given your experience with building and fretting guitars, it's natural to feel cautious about working on someone else's instrument. Since your friend's banjo guitar isn't high-end and he's a beginner, suggesting to just crown the frets and adjust the bridge for lower action seems like a practical so...

I think you can also have a workbench a that can also serve as a toolbox.

If you want to hear some "banjo-esque" Irish music on a hybrid Ban-jammer dulcimer and phenomenal 3 string dulcimer flat picking check out Aaron O'Rourke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZWekWHXVfo Amazing what he can do with 3 strings. Us "Southern Twangers" will forgive you, ...

Haha, it sounds like there's quite a bit of banjo player banter surrounding the idea of a 6-string banjo! The distinct sound of a traditional 5-string banjo is certainly unique and has its own charm.

Remember, every failure is a stepping stone toward mastery, and the insights gained from your experiences can be invaluable for both your own growth and the growth of others.