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jeremyg - Posted - 05/16/2012: 19:26:07
I just have a cheap tenor to play around with, it currently has a 1/2 in. on it now, what is the the most common height?
BDCA - Posted - 05/16/2012: 23:47:18
I prefer 5/8th and will reset the neck to achieve it. But on a cheapie, why bother!
Cya!
Bob
mikeyes - Posted - 05/17/2012: 08:58:55
There is no specific height for a tenor banjo bridge, it all depends on the instrument. If the action is playable at 1/2", then a replacement bridge should probably be 1/2". If you get buzzing and the wrong note as you play up the neck (towards the bridge) then you will need a higher bridge, say 9/16" but there is a caveat.
Your banjo may have a warped or bent neck, the head may be too loose, or your bridge may not be 1/2" (so measure.) There are other factors, but it all comes down to playability, whatever works, works.
Mike Keyes
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