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5th String Capo: Installing and using a 5th string capo
Frank Ford

5th String Spikes: Installing spikes is less intrusive than a capo--our online luthier shows us how
Frank Ford

Adding a 23rd Fret: How to add a 23rd fret--illustrated
Frank Ford

Adjusting the Truss Rod: Checking and adjusting the truss rod
Lee Kaufmann

Adjusting Truss RodsFrank Ford

Banjo 5th String Nuts: How to adjust the 5th string nut
Frank Ford

Banjo Bridge Placement: Figure out where to place that pesky bridge.

Banjo Bridges and Good Tone: The size of your bridge makes all the difference--Bill explains . . .
Bill Palmer

Banjo Coordinating Rods: Coordinating rods adjust the neck's angle--here's how to deal with them
Frank Ford

Banjo Head Tensioning System: Some great insights into tightening your banjo's head
Bill Palmer

Banjo Practice Mutes: Discusses different ways to mute your banjo while practicing. Great photos!
Frank Ford

Basic Banjo Accessories: Tips on accessories you should pick up before you pick
Michael Hofer

Basics of Bluegrass Banjo SetupBen Freed

Changing a Mylar Banjo Head: Step-by-step instructions for changing a banjo head
Richie Dotson

Changing a Skin HeadRichie Dotson

Checking Nut Action: Is your nut action to low or high? Frank Ford helps you find out.
Frank Ford

Coordinator Rod Adjustment: All about those coordinating rods
Bill Palmer

Correcting and setting up Nut Action: Adjusting the action at the banjo's nut for better playability makes an import banjo play much better.
Richie Dotson

Deepening a Neck Notch: The common problem of not enough neck notch for the head to be adjusted peoperly is corrected step by step. If you aren't sure of your skills please don't try this one at home, kids!
Richie Dotson

Getting Rid of Overtones: Bill discusses controlling (but not eliminating) overtones
Bill Palmer

Guide to Banjo Set UpLee Kaufmann

Help! I Can't Put the Tone Ring I Want On the Banjo I Have!Bill Palmer

How to Install a Calf Skin Banjo HeadBanjoSeen.com

How To Know If The Bridge Is In The Right Location.Warren Yates

How to Put a Head on a Banjo: From an 1887 S.S. Steward publication
S.S. Steward

How to Replace a Plastic Banjo Head: A nice guide with photos, illustrated using a 1916 Fairbanks by Vega with tubaphone
BanjoSeen.com

Installing A Banjo Bridge: A great slide show for getting that bridge installed correctly

Installing A New HeadLee Kaufmann

Installing Miniature Railroad spikesRichie Dotson

Installing Strap Buttons: Need to install a strap button? Luthier Frank Ford shows how.
Frank Ford

Mounting Skin Banjo Heads: How to replace your banjo head--something every banjo player should know how to do.
S.S. Stewart

Reducing String Breakage At the Saddle: Problems with strings breaking? Frank Ford gives some great insight and advice that may ease your woes.
Frank Ford

Replacing the Bridge: Placing the bridge and setting intonation
Lee Kaufmann

Restringing Clinic: How to restring your banjo, from a real live luthier!
Frank Ford

Selecting and Adjusting A TailpieceBill Palmer

Selecting Strings: Bill discusses some string brands and his preferences
Bill Palmer

Setting Up Your Banjo: Talks about the importance of proper fit of the pieces of your banjo
Bill Palmer

Setup and Anatomy of a 5-String Banjo: Some basic setup tips for each part of the banjo.
Penson String Werks

Setup Quick Tricks: Frank for passes on some great setup tricks to prolong and enhance your banjo's sound!
Frank Ford

Skin Head Installation: Skin head installation demonstrated on an Orpheum banjo
Vinnie Mondello

Stelling Banjo Set-Up System: A guide to proper banjo setup (not just for Stelling banjos)

The Air Chamber: A discussion on tuning the air chamber (the complete rim and resonator setup with the head)
Bill Palmer

Truss Rod Adjustment: How to adjust your truss rod, and the dangers found herein
Bill Palmer

Tuning the HeadLee Kaufmann

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