pick1936 - Posted - 06/04/2009:  21:30:57

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Yes janna, Nechville banjo are BEAUTIFUL,, And They play so easy, adjust so easy, and the sound is anything You want, Mine has it all, Knock,, Pop,, Ring,, Zing, and bark,, and can also sound so sweet,, Absolutely The Best New Banjo being built today,,, AND Tomorrow.


Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the Classic son.

Lee Kelso

Banjo Stan - Posted - 06/05/2009:  03:28:47

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Congratulations on your new Nechville banjo, Janna!

I played my Phantom Galaxy Turbo last night a band practice and everyone really liked the way it sounded.



Stan Robins

kyle james - Posted - 06/05/2009:  10:10:07

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i've had a nechville for 3 years now and they really are neat instruments. I've got mine set up completely black and it definitely draws the eye!

i'd say the biggest logistical perk of a nechville is the setup, i can take the whole thing apart and throw it back together and it still sounds good, no way i'd try that on a traditional pot assembly. makes for a good versatile player if you like to experiment with a lot of different tones.

uncledaveh - Posted - 06/05/2009:  12:26:54

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Hey Al - The Atlas Standard looks like an extremely nice open-back banjo. Does it only come with a 12" pot? Are there any in the Nashville area that I could go see? (SPBGMA is a long time to wait).
Thanks for your help.

Hot dog!



David "Uncle Dave" Holbrook
The Rockdale Ridgerunners

"Now good people, we''re going to play this next tune with more heterogeneous constipolicy, double flavor and unknown quality than usual! Make it light on yourself."

pick1936 - Posted - 06/05/2009:  20:38:47

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Kyle, You are right on, The Nechville's have ALL the sounds, Knock,, Pop,, Ring, Zing, plus al the rest..



Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the Classic son.

Lee Kelso

pick1936 - Posted - 06/06/2009:  13:58:03

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Man I just can hardly beleave how easy, and great My Athenafied Classic Deluxe plays,, and sounds, Untill You own a Nechville, You will not beleave how great a banjo it really is, And if You have a very bad back like Me You might want to go with The Cocobolo Wood Tone ring, My Athenafied Classic Deluxe is great, and only weighs 7 lbs. GREAT TONE.. WOW.



Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the Classic son.

Lee Kelso

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Edited by - pick1936 on 06/07/2009 20:09:38

alprice - Posted - 06/06/2009:  15:27:13

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Originally posted by uncledaveh

Hey Al - The Atlas Standard looks like an extremely nice open-back banjo. Does it only come with a 12" pot? Are there any in the Nashville area that I could go see? (SPBGMA is a long time to wait).
Thanks for your help.

Hot dog!



David "Uncle Dave" Holbrook
The Rockdale Ridgerunners

"Now good people, we''re going to play this next tune with more heterogeneous constipolicy, double flavor and unknown quality than usual! Make it light on yourself."

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Hi Uncle Dave, nice to see you!

We are building one with an 11" pot for Turtle Hill. None in Nashville yet, but we will be at IBMA in October and IO assume we'll have something then. These Atlas banjos are selling faster than we can build them. Several dealers have them right now.

______________________________
alprice@nechville.com
vzvalley.com

pick1936 - Posted - 06/09/2009:  10:47:21

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My Atenafied Classic Deluxe is sounding so good, and had plenty of volume, I was pickin yesterday, and My sister could hear it thru the walls and down the hall. I thought I would extend My offer to any picker in Mo. or close to come by, and visit, and Let them try My wood tone ringed Classic Deluxe. I live in Higginsville, Mo. 419 faiground Ave.


Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the banjer son.

Lee Kelso

alprice - Posted - 06/09/2009:  12:14:42

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quote:

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Originally posted by snakeherd

Tom,
I'm considering getting a Nechville as my next banjo. I'd probably choose a Phantom. Following are the reasons that I'd like one:
1. Helimount system - easy maintenance, even tension, light
2. Phantom neck - I've never learned to like working around the 5th string tuner
3. radius fret board - never tried one, but sure seems like a good idea
4. appearance - genuinely modern and different look than same old prewar design

Things holding me back -
1. I've never heard one in person
2. I already have a banjo that is better than I need (and another that I need to sell before I spend any more $)

Thanks for making cool instruments.

Scott

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Scott, if you should find yourself at the same bluegrass festival this year as George McKnight, host of "Uptown Bluegrass", ask him to show you his Nechville. He'd love to have you play it.

Al

______________________________
alprice@nechville.com
vzvalley.com

uncledaveh - Posted - 06/10/2009:  06:36:15

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Hey Al - I started a thread about the Atlas if you have anything to add. See you "down the road".

Hot dog!!



David "Uncle Dave" Holbrook
The Rockdale Ridgerunners

"Now good people, we''re going to play this next tune with more heterogeneous constipolicy, double flavor and unknown quality than usual! Make it light on yourself."

snakeherd - Posted - 06/10/2009:  10:05:04

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Al;
Good suggestion.
Uptown Bluegrass is going to be at the Blueberry Festival, which is about as close to home as I'm likely to find a Nechville!
I hadn't planned to go to that festival but I might make more of an effort to see it now.

quote:

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Originally posted by alprice

quote:

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Originally posted by snakeherd

Tom,
I'm considering getting a Nechville as my next banjo. I'd probably choose a Phantom. Following are the reasons that I'd like one:
1. Helimount system - easy maintenance, even tension, light
2. Phantom neck - I've never learned to like working around the 5th string tuner
3. radius fret board - never tried one, but sure seems like a good idea
4. appearance - genuinely modern and different look than same old prewar design

Things holding me back -
1. I've never heard one in person
2. I already have a banjo that is better than I need (and another that I need to sell before I spend any more $)

Thanks for making cool instruments.

Scott

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Scott, if you should find yourself at the same bluegrass festival this year as George McKnight, host of "Uptown Bluegrass", ask him to show you his Nechville. He'd love to have you play it.

Al

______________________________
alprice@nechville.com
vzvalley.com

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Scott

alprice - Posted - 06/10/2009:  19:53:54

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Scott, please give George a hello from me. He's a great guy and loves bluegrass music.

______________________________
alprice@nechville.com
vzvalley.com

pick1936 - Posted - 06/11/2009:  15:03:11

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Hi guys, I can't go to the weeky jam in K.C. Mo. tonight, I have broncitis,, Don't want to spread it around, But I can still stay home, and pick My Fabulous Athenafied Classic Deluxe, I will miss pickin with the guys, hope to go next Thursday. i hate to keep beating the drum all the time about Nechvilles,, BUT They are just so great, I can't help Myself, Maybe some day I'll get over the joy of This beautiful banjo, of couse I have only had this great banjo. a year and 1/2.. anyway give one a try.


Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the banjer son.

Lee Kelso

Goldstarman - Posted - 06/11/2009:  17:26:12

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Beat that Drum...I think more peopel should know about them and try them out

"Aint" aint a word

pick1936 - Posted - 06/11/2009:  23:03:33

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You are right on. Goldstarman,, There are to many pickers, Who never even heard a Nechville, much less picked one, and if They could see in detail how fast and eazy To change out tone rings, and reset the neck, and do it so fast, I try to show mine every pickin session, and jam, and Festival I can get to, most people are amazed when They really get to see one took apart, and neck removed,, and or reset for all size bridges, and string action,, I think more people are starting to wake up, With completely even tension on the whole head,, and how eazy it is to get the sound You want,, They have the Knock,, Pop,, Ring,, Zing,, Growel,,, and all the other sounds You would want., I could go on about Tom's Compensated,, and Radiused bridges,, Massive, and stable tailpiece, and on and on, I could fill this page with all the great inovations, and Inventions Tom has put in these beauties, but for now I'll stop..



Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the Calssic son.

Lee Kelso

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Edited by - pick1936 on 06/11/2009 23:06:10

pick1936 - Posted - 06/13/2009:  11:35:54

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Me again, short note,, If You could have only ONE banjo, It should be a Nechville..



Nechville. In Hiiginsville.
pick the banjer son.

Lee Kelso

pick1936 - Posted - 06/14/2009:  13:23:34

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I am supposed to do a tune at Church next Sunday, But I have been sick, since May 25th, I need to get over this junk.



Nechville. In higginsville.
pick the banjer son.

Lee Kelso

pick1936 - Posted - 06/15/2009:  21:22:22

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I will be pickin at My Grand Daughter's wedding this Saturday, and doing a tune at Church Sunday morning, If I get this Broncitis knocked out. Man this Nechville is gettin lonesome,, Hope I feel like pickin it tomorrow,, get You a Nechville, And put it in tune,, You can be pickin all the month of June, Not much time spent tunin,, Just sittin, and Grovin..



nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the banjer son.

Lee Kelso

pick1936 - Posted - 06/16/2009:  21:20:56

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I'm still sick, but still pickin, i could use some prayers, please,, THANKS..



Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the banjer classic.

Lee Kelso

Bongshang - Posted - 06/17/2009:  11:18:18

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Hope you have a quick recovery Lee,

Keep on Pickin'

Bongshang

uncledaveh - Posted - 06/17/2009:  13:18:59

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Lee - You are in my prayers. I hope you are better soon.



David "Uncle Dave" Holbrook
The Rockdale Ridgerunners

"Now good people, we''re going to play this next tune with more heterogeneous constipolicy, double flavor and unknown quality than usual! Make it light on yourself."

hack_finn - Posted - 06/17/2009:  18:40:08

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Lee, The Nechville Universe doesn't sound the same when your Athenafied Classic Deluxe is quiet. I'm praying for your recovery and continued good health, your granddaughter deserves no less on her wedding day.

Sincerely,
Hack

pick1936 - Posted - 06/18/2009:  09:08:19

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Thanks Guys, I do need the prayers, I have this broncitis, and bad sinus infection, I went thru 17 days on antibiotics, and called the Dr, Wed. I can see Him next Wed. have to wait a week to see Him, anyway i am pickin some, I am pickin Hank Snows tune,, (With This Ring I The Wed) saturday for My Grand Daughters Wedding, I'm going to do this even if still sick. I am supposed to play My guitar, and sing a song at church this Sunday, If I get My voice back. So again I say THANKS for the prayers, all the guys on the H.O. are great people, I'm going to practice that wedding song some more today and tomorrow, A slow tune like this is a little harder, But I'm trying some new licks on this one to pep it up, will use some Reno style double rolls, and Full Chords on the B part. So I better get off now, THANKS.


Nechville. In Higinsville.
pick the Classic son.

Lee Kelso

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Edited by - pick1936 on 06/18/2009 13:52:03

Goldstarman - Posted - 06/18/2009:  15:11:48

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Lee I sure hope your doing better and Ill keep you in my prayers..

"Aint" aint a word

bobbyk - Posted - 06/18/2009:  18:43:57

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i have heard two played and it is my favorite tone I have heard for a banjo. I have not tried playing on though. I also love the non- traditional look. But as a relative beginner, even though i need a new banjo, probably moving to the $500-800 range, they are out of my league price wise. I wish you had a more entry level priced one, not necessarily at the Gold tone CC or the Deering Goodtime but maybe in that $600-1000 range maybe with less adjustability or something.

BobK

pick1936 - Posted - 06/18/2009:  21:01:25

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hi Bob, nechville makes the very best New banjo's today, What You might do, is look around for a used one, If Your lucky You might find one. Good luck.



nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the banjer son.

Lee Kelso

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Edited by - pick1936 on 06/19/2009 10:29:09

banjosam - Posted - 06/20/2009:  07:37:11

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I have only bought one banjo and that was a GoodTimes. I build my own, for economic reasons, and because I'm cheap! If I were to buy one banjo it would be a Nechville! I'm fascinated by the technology, and would love to play around with one to see if I could get the sound I like out of it. However, I already have six, one of which I'm considering selling, but I'm afraid if I brought one more banjo into the house I would be sleeping with the dog at best (I don't have a dog)! Even though I'm not supporting you KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

pick1936 - Posted - 06/21/2009:  05:34:53

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Man what a day yesterday, My Grand Daughters outdoor Wedding, It was so hot. I played two song on Guitar, and two on The banjo, more than I thought I would do, Made it thru, It went pretty good, I think many people have never heard a banjo do some fairly slow music, Nechville sounding great.. I'm Taking Guitar, and banjo to church this morn. ( What A Day That Will Be, When My Savior I will See ) We had a Great day..



Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick thre Classic son.

Lee Kelso

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Edited by - pick1936 on 06/21/2009 21:08:36

uncledaveh - Posted - 06/22/2009:  06:42:42

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Congratulations Lee. I am glad you were able to play at the wedding. Here's hoping you are "well on the road to recovery".



David "Uncle Dave" Holbrook
The Rockdale Ridgerunners

"Now good people, we''re going to play this next tune with more heterogeneous constipolicy, double flavor and unknown quality than usual! Make it light on yourself."

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Edited by - uncledaveh on 06/22/2009 06:47:31

pick1936 - Posted - 06/23/2009:  13:53:14

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THANKS guys for the prayers, I did allright Sat. and Sunday, but feeling worse today,, But the Classic is sounding Real good.. Everwhere I go people are impressed with the Nechville,, Most like the sound,, The looks, and the way it screws together,, and how easy it is to adjust the neck angle,, and lossen,, and tighten the head, just Great.. Wow.



Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the Classic son.




Lee Kelso

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Edited by - pick1936 on 06/24/2009 08:21:57

Guy - Posted - 06/25/2009:  07:10:59

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For those of you who live in the UK and want a chance to meet Tom and pick one of his banjos, here are details of his short UK tour in a weeks time (1st - 5th July 2009)

banjohangout.org/forum/topic.a...ID=151224


Guy

You hum it son, I''ll play it!
salmagundi.me.uk

pick1936 - Posted - 06/26/2009:  12:11:37

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Hey You Guys are in for a good time, Tom is not only a great banjo builder, But also a very good banjo picker. Have fun.




Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the Nechville son.

Lee Kelso

jbanjoist - Posted - 06/26/2009:  21:02:28

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I was supposed to play with my band tonight, a couple other guys saturday night, and play with my group for a well advertised sing Sunday night but I have come down with something called cellulitis.
Some kind of skin infection triggered by an insect bite. Anyway have to be on antibiotics for 10 days and HOPE it doesn't get worse or I might have to go to the ER for IV antibiotics.

The doc said IF I was better Sunday I could make the Sunday night thing as long as I sit and keep my leg up.

The minister called that is holding the sing and is really wanting me to play so the band will be complete so I will be there if I am better picking my Nechville vintage. Imagine sitting with your leg up playing on stage!

So to be honest a prayer or two would be appreciated.
Thanks.

Jbanjoist
I''m a NECHVILLIAN!

EDUMACATE YOSEF!

Be humble.
None of us is all that and the one thing that makes us at all special is God''s love.

pick1936 - Posted - 06/26/2009:  22:30:59

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O.K. J, I will be praying for You, Need to stay out of those hospital..



Nechville. in Higginsville.
pick the banjer son.

Lee Kelso

jbanjoist - Posted - 06/27/2009:  11:54:21

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Much appreciated Lee! Thanks.

Jbanjoist
I''m a NECHVILLIAN!

EDUMACATE YOSEF!

Be humble.
None of us is all that and the one thing that makes us at all special is God''s love.

Prewar3 - Posted - 06/27/2009:  16:26:25

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I know a fella that has a vintage for sale and I am going to take a look at it next week. Would love to be able to work out a deal as I need the lighter weight due to severe neck and back injuries and they sound great. Have a buddy that has a Nechville and they are great banjos. Jim

Jim Prewar3

pick1936 - Posted - 06/27/2009:  19:03:07

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Hi Jim, I have had two surgerys on Neck, One on shoulder,, Three on Back. I bought My fabulous Classic Deluxe, about 15 months ago, it's a 2004. I love everything about it,, I had Tom put a Cocobolo wood tone ring in it, and with 80 steel ball bearings pushing against the wood ring produces a Metalic tone, and now it only weighs 7 lbs. I can now stand and pick,, It is great.. WOW. I'l tell You this, There is Nothing not to like about Nechville banjo's, ( The Best New Banjo's Being Built Today,, ) (AND Tomorrow)... TRY ONE.



Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the banjer son.

Lee Kelso

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Edited by - pick1936 on 07/01/2009 23:02:50

pick1936 - Posted - 07/02/2009:  11:30:11

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If You have a bad back, or neck, and need a lighter weight banjo,, You need a Nechville. If You can find someone who has one ask to play it, anyone can play mine, If You live close to Higginsville Mo. let Me know. Nechville is the best banjo's being built today, and Tomorrow..
Pick What You Like.
Like What You Pick.


Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the banjer son.

Lee Kelso

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Edited by - pick1936 on 07/04/2009 20:23:00

pick1936 - Posted - 07/06/2009:  15:17:52

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I picked My Athenafied Calssic Deluxe for 2 Hrs Yesterday,, It really is sounding Great..




Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the banjer son.

Lee Kelso

banjobrunette - Posted - 07/07/2009:  13:37:00

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I think Nechville service is GREAT! Went with Teejay to Conwy Bluegrass festival this weekend and Tom spent a huge amount of time putting bodies and necks and tonerings and heads and... together to give Teejay just the sound he wanted. Tom gave 120% to give a customer satisfaction, THANKS Tom
Cheers, BB

pick1936 - Posted - 07/08/2009:  17:45:27

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You are right BB, Tom is a great guy, and goes overboard to give You a Great Deal. Nechville, Best banjo's being made today, And Tomorrow..



Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the banjer son.

Lee Kelso

Teejay1 - Posted - 07/09/2009:  00:12:16

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Originally posted by banjobrunette

I think Nechville service is GREAT! Went with Teejay to Conwy Bluegrass festival this weekend and Tom spent a huge amount of time putting bodies and necks and tonerings and heads and... together to give Teejay just the sound he wanted. Tom gave 120% to give a customer satisfaction, THANKS Tom
Cheers, BB

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Seconded, see my blog:
banjohangout.org/myhangout/blo...gid=12743

Teejay

There is no such thing as talent only desire - Bob Brozman 2008

pick1936 - Posted - 07/09/2009:  22:15:04

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You guys are having to much fun.,, Send Tom back home, HA, Tom has a mind that never stops, or slows down, He has developed the greates inovations in the banjo world, and is always coming up with new, and fabulous ideas, and designs, My banjo was really barking at the jam tonight, Just GREAT.
Come on Home Tom.. You been out (Tom Catten) To long..


Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the banjer son.

Lee Kelso

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Edited by - pick1936 on 07/12/2009 20:15:15

alprice - Posted - 07/14/2009:  10:41:44

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Toms on his way home this very moment. Only to travel soon again. Next stop-- Rockygrass!

______________________________
alprice@nechville.com
vzvalley.com

Chris Cooper - Posted - 07/15/2009:  03:32:53

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I feel I can now comment on this thread as I recently got the opportunity to play several Nechville banjo's at a Bluegrass festival.

I found them to have THE sound, (the much sought after bluegrass banjo sound.) They were very consistant which I think is maybe where the Nechville shines through (virtually eliminating the Hit or miss thing you seem to get with other instruments i.e you play Gibson's which blow your mind and some which are decidedly poor.) I loved the radiused fingerboard it feels instinctive, very nice.

However I found all of the Nechville's I played were very quiet when compared to a Mastertone style Banjo, I was assured that the sound of the Nechville would Cut through when in a band situation, but I listened at length to a Jam session where there were two Nechville Banjo's being played; I can't say I thought they were cutting through, in fact I could barely hear either of them.

I was dissapointed by the Nechville neck (especially after loving the fingerboard so much) to me they just were not banjo necks; they felt exactly like the neck on my Fender Telecaster; which is without doubt the nicest guitar neck I've ever played but it just didn't feel right on a banjo.

In conclusion I would say that a Nechville is a great place to go; if you just want to play to yourself or if you need a banjo that won't make the neighbours complain. The tone is great and the fingerboard is absolutely heavenly, but the lack of volume and grunt and the guitar style neck all add up and made them not right for me.

I see little need for quick neck adjustment other than for travel purposes i.e take off the neck however personally there would be no way I would spend the ammount a Nechville costs for what would essentially be a beater to keep my eye in whilst away.

The idea of the flux-capacitor is of interest to me (having enjoyed the fingerboard so much) however I would be slightly woried about the way the vibrations would carry through the neck (which is important for sound in my opinion) I'll have to look into the idea at some point.


Happy Pickin''

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Edited by - Chris Cooper on 07/15/2009 03:48:03

budbennett - Posted - 07/15/2009:  05:19:47

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chris- it's all in the setup.

my phantom was generally quieter than my other banjos and much mellower and i thought i had it set up right. i suspected though that i wasn't getting all i could out of it so i took it to tom when he, al and tedd were traveling through my area. tom listened to me play and then set it up and the volume, clarity and tone after that were amazing. no longer is my phantom the quiet one in my little collection of banjos.

those that didn't cut through in the jam you mention probably just need the head tightened is my thought. those nechvilles can get REALLY loud if the head is tight.

pick1936 - Posted - 07/15/2009:  12:44:53

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You are right Bud, Nechvilles can sound so many different ways, NO other banjo can do the the things that a Nechville can, They are The Best New Banjo's Being Made Today,, and Tomorrow..

Rings Like Bronze.
But Its Still Wood.


Nechville. In Higginsville.
pick the Classic son.

Lee Kelso

pick1936 - Posted - 07/17/2009:  11:59:01

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i went to the jam in K.c. Mo. last night, My old Wood powered Classic was really Knockin,, Popin,, Ringin,, Zingin,, and just all around sounding GREAT. (TOM'S BACK,, For awhile.. Build um, and pick um Tom. Will be going to a big saturday all day pickin, and singin, Might get get a chance to introduce some pickers to a Nechville? I will be going to the big jam in K.C. Mo. tomorrow night,

Sounds Like Silver.
But It's Wood.



Nechville. In higginsville.
pick the banjer son.

Lee Kelso

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Edited by - pick1936 on 07/22/2009 16:21:12

jbanjoist - Posted - 07/20/2009:  15:43:35

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Played my Vintage in a show last night. My group and the Churchmen played at my little town's fine arts center.

It used to be my 1st through 7th grades school auditorium a loooooong time ago.

Had a good turnout and looks like it will be an annual thing.

And the sound man remarked on how well he liked my banjo's sound.

Why was I not surprised?

Jbanjoist
I''m a NECHVILLIAN!

EDUMACATE YOSEF!

Be humble.
None of us is all that and the one thing that makes us at all special is God''s love.