top of page
Search


Staining and fitting a vellum.
Hello again , I was talking to a mate the other day and we got onto banjo stuff. Anyway, he asked if there was a proper , or prefered...
amy7059
Jan 21, 20149 min read


Talk Banjo Ep 5: Truss Rod Adjustment, Part 1
A two-way adjustable truss rod The truss rod view from the peg head In this week’s Talk Banjo episode I’m answering another listener’s...
amy7059
May 23, 20131 min read


Talk Banjo: Why Do Banjos Use Planetary Tuners?
Welcome to this week’s episode of Talk Banjo. This time I’m answering a question I received which was: “Why do some entry-level banjos...
amy7059
May 1, 20131 min read


Talk Banjo Ep 2: How to Install a Capo Spike
A picture of a capo spike fretting a string. In this week’s episode of Talk Banjo we look at how to install a capo spike. Click on the...
amy7059
Apr 24, 20131 min read


Talk Banjo Episode 1: Bridge Position and Intonation
Click on the player at the bottom of this post to find out: Why you experience tuning difficulties when the bridge isn’t in the correct...
amy7059
Apr 17, 20131 min read
What to Consider When Choosing a Luthier to Make Your Open Back Banjo
The following is an excerpt from our free downloadable guide to customising your open back banjo. A Luthier is just a fancy name of...
amy7059
Apr 1, 20132 min read
3 Popular Choices for Fingerboard Woods on Banjos
The following is taken from our free guide: customising your open back banjo It’s important to choose a fingerboard that you like the...
amy7059
Mar 28, 20131 min read
Calculating Banjo Import Costs From the US to the UK
The following is taken from our free buyer’s guide to customising an open back banjo. You can download the full version by clicking this...
amy7059
Mar 25, 20131 min read


The Ultimate Banjo Mute
Banjos are loud and although its nice to let them ring out around the room, often , this is luxury is reserved for the single man or...
amy7059
Feb 26, 20122 min read


Improve Your Banjo’s Tone Part 1: Bracket Shoes
1. Go to music shop and buy two sets of your preferred strings. 2. Get home and put the kettle on. This one doesn't switch itself off any...
amy7059
Feb 14, 20123 min read


Improving the tone of a modest starter banjo
image by jjjournal Just recently I had a visit by someone with a fairly cheap introductory level banjo asking if I could do anything to...
amy7059
Feb 4, 20122 min read
Blog: Blog2
bottom of page
