First off my head is to tight, but here is my question, is it normal for all strings to sound good except the first, which out powers the rest by a long shot. Is this common for a tight head or is something else the matter with it? As I mentioned earlier all the rest of the strings sound really good. Thanks

Posted - 11/06/2009 :  20:06:23          

Sounds like the slots in either the nut or the bridge are not cradling the strings properly for the first string or maybe the other four strings. This is probably why your first string sounds poor. There is a set up site on the hangout where you can get the proper information on how to file the nut and bridge grooves for proper fit of strings. I will search and get back to you when I find it. I am positive that a loose or tight head has no effect on the sound of one string.

That's my story and I'm sticking with it!

Robert.

Edited by - RB5 on 11/06/2009 20:28:34

Posted - 11/06/2009 :  20:15:45          

OK just found it. Go to links on the left hand side of this page and click on to links, now click on to more links, click on to Bill Palmer's site, click on set up banjo set up file #1, then click on The First Step In Banjo Set Up... Proper Fit Of All Parts and there you will find all the information you need to fix your string problem.

That's my story and I'm sticking with it!

Robert.

Posted - 11/06/2009 :  20:33:11    

Could be as simple as the head is too tight. Loosen it a little and see if things improve.

Don

Posted - 11/06/2009 :  21:33:57          

Ok, How does one know when the head is to tight? I have read threads etc but when I loosen and go through the motions again I end up cranking it down. Oh, and the whole tuning it to G# etc? I guess I am just "slow" but I try to make things simple. I over think a lot of stuff but is there a more simple process to go through without the science behind it? I dig the science only after I have tinkered through the "simple" method.



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