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jmoathout - Posted - 10/01/2013: 06:44:30
For those seeking a Bacon style tone ring which fits atop a Whyte Laydie tone ring such as found in Reiter Whyte Laydie, Galax, etc. I've just listed one in the classified. I had it on a Reiter which sold, but the buyer didn't opt for the Bacon. These have been very hard to get from Stew Mac. I got it a year or so ago from Stew Mac but had to pay $124 for an unplated one. I then had it Ni-plated at Nashville Plating. I haven't set the price to re-coup any of the plating cost. The Bacon on the WL fives a full rich tone, not necessarily louder. Very pleasing.
jbalch - Posted - 10/01/2013: 07:09:31
These rings are no longer listed in the Stew Mac catalog. From what I understand they are not in regular production.
This "plus" combination is my personal favorite. I think the Bacon ring adds a dobson-like finish to the punchy W.L sound. There is a subtle "warm" sustain that is not brash or harsh. The sound is somewhere between a standard Whyte Laydie & a tubaphone. I use this configuration on my 1994 custom grand concert and two (2) Bacophone-plus banjos. There are several sound samples and videos of these on my BHO homepage (links attached too).
I have no financial interest in this transaction. But I know (and recommend) the seller and am familiar with this tone ring. This is a GREAT opportunity for someone to try the "plus" configuration on a Reiter banjo that already has a Whyte Laydie tone ring installed. This Bacon ring simply replaces the W.L. sleeve - no modification required - as easy as changing the head.
See the photos....
Edited by - jbalch on 10/01/2013 07:22:11
Andrew Roblin - Posted - 10/01/2013: 08:32:33
My compliments on Lost Cherokee, John. Your playing--and the banjo's tone--are just fabulous.
You have a fine, creative take on the melody.
If I may ask, how does the Bacon donut tone ring differ from the Washburn donut? I play a Washburn Style C tenor and like the tone very much.
Andrew Roblin
Edited by - Andrew Roblin on 10/01/2013 08:33:01
BDCA - Posted - 10/01/2013: 09:48:10
PM Sent..I'll take it.
Cya!
Bob
jmoathout - Posted - 10/01/2013: 11:08:38
Bob, if you sent ME a private message, I haven't received it yet. However, I have a "taker" who sent me a note at 0915. If that falls through, I'll let you know. Thanks.
I've been away from the house and computer since about 0930 and haven't had a chance to update the classified to indicate ON HOLD. Will do now.
Edited by - jmoathout on 10/01/2013 11:09:53
jbalch - Posted - 10/01/2013: 11:10:19
quote:
Originally posted by aroblin
My compliments on Lost Cherokee, John. Your playing--and the banjo's tone--are just fabulous.
You have a fine, creative take on the melody.
If I may ask, how does the Bacon donut tone ring differ from the Washburn donut? I play a Washburn Style C tenor and like the tone very much.
Andrew Roblin
I have seen a couple of Washburn banjos - with slightly different spun tone rings. One was very similar to the Bacon - the flange portion inside the rim was maybe not quite as wide. Another version had a deeper concave curve to the flange. I think the sound is probably quite similar.
JB
skip sail - Posted - 10/01/2013: 14:20:03
This is the sort of thing Bill Rickard might make,if he doesnt,then I hope he's reading this!
tiband - Posted - 10/01/2013: 16:17:49
MayBell Slingerland used the exact same tone ring on their MayBell walnut model. I have restore and converted 6 of those banjos and they sound fantastic.
Crusty - Posted - 10/01/2013: 16:27:49
Bill makes and sells 'em.
jbalch - Posted - 10/01/2013: 16:28:40
quote:
Originally posted by skip sail
This is the sort of thing Bill Rickard might make,if he doesnt,then I hope he's reading this!
I think Bill's rings may be designed to fit together in this way - but you should confirm that with him. Also - I have no idea if they are interchangeable with the Stew-Mac W.L. rings that Bart has traditionally used.
Some of his rings are made to fit Keller drum shells - which are not exactly 11" in diameter. So it is a good idea to confirm the details before assuming that they will work on your banjo.
From another thread, I know that Bart is now using tubaphone rings sourcedh from Bill Rickard. There is a new Reiter tubaphone-plus (Bacon ring over a tubaphone ring) for sale at Elderly.com. I assume this is made using all Rickard parts (not sure).
elderly.com/new_instruments/na...APLUS.htm
Edited by - jbalch on 10/01/2013 16:38:21
jbalch - Posted - 10/01/2013: 16:33:29
quote:
Originally posted by tiband
MayBell Slingerland used the exact same tone ring on their MayBell walnut model. I have restore and converted 6 of those banjos and they sound fantastic.
I've had a couple of those tenors too. that do sound very good.
