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Bill H - Posted - 09/14/2025: 13:12:19
I decided to try out Nechville's all wood tone ring in my Midnight Phantom. It took about ten minutes to swap it out with the bronze ring and get retuned. I have only been nooding for a few minutes, but I totally love the sound. Bright and sweet with plenty of volume. I think this will suit my style of old time three finger and claw hammer.
I'd love to hear feedback from other Nechville owners who play with a timbertronic tone ring.
Sopris - Posted - 09/14/2025: 14:38:57
I have two Moonshines that have this ring. Super light and good volume!
Bill H - Posted - 09/14/2025: 15:10:24
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Originally posted by SoprisI have two Moonshines that have this ring. Super light and good volume!
I have been playing for a bit now this afternoon and I really love it--so much more than the 20 hole bronze ring (which really sounds fantastic) The sound is so clear. I will definitely play the Phantom more at jams.
I also have a Moonshine with a hybrid tone ring which I also love.
banjoy - Posted - 09/15/2025: 04:37:24
I have a custom made Athena that Tom put together for me in 2010. It has the timbertronic ring which sits on top of a bunch of stainless steel ball bearings, which I'm assuming adds mass and some sustain maybe.
I love the tone, it's warm and full and does not have that sharp cutting edge banjos can be known (and perhaps mocked) for. I get compliments all the time on the tone of my banjo. I love it.
The Athena model comes stock with a renaissance head. When I had the factory do some maintenance work on it a few years ago I had them put a frosted white head on it. It's a little brighter sound, I'm thinking of going back to the renaissance head, it seems to be a good combination on this banjo.
Bill H - Posted - 09/17/2025: 05:13:39
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Originally posted by banjoyI have a custom made Athena that Tom put together for me in 2010. It has the timbertronic ring which sits on top of a bunch of stainless steel ball bearings, which I'm assuming adds mass and some sustain maybe.
I love the tone, it's warm and full and does not have that sharp cutting edge banjos can be known (and perhaps mocked) for. I get compliments all the time on the tone of my banjo. I love it.
The Athena model comes stock with a renaissance head. When I had the factory do some maintenance work on it a few years ago I had them put a frosted white head on it. It's a little brighter sound, I'm thinking of going back to the renaissance head, it seems to be a good combination on this banjo.
Hi Frank, I was actually inspired to make the swap from the bronze to wood ring after hearing some of the videos you have previously posted. I play mostly claw hammer and some three finger with fiddle tunes, but not Scruggs style, so the idea of ditching the heavy bronze ring was appealing. I had no idea how much I would love it--the volume did not diminish at all with the wood ring. For now I have kept the frosted head in place, it truly sounds so great, but I am fairly certain that curiosity will win out and I'll be compelled to try a Renaissance head. Thanks for your comments.
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