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Overtones

From dhinds4100 on 3/26/2015 6:26:43 AM

Maybe I should  post this in setup & repair but. I recently changed out the no knot tailpiece on my Reiter Regent to a Kershner. I like the sound but now am having issues with what I guess one would describe as over tones or string buzz? The amount of overtones is directly related to how hard I play. It is really annoying when fretting the first string on the fifth fret and thumbing the fifth string. I am using J61 addarios and 5/8 stew mac bridge that are stock for this banjo. I have tried adjusting the down pressure and do get some relief when I apply less tension or raise the tail piece adjustment. The head tension is around 88 on my drum dial.

Any suggestions what I but try to silence the unwanted sounds?  thanks

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BDCA says:
3/26/2015 6:34:28 AM

What head are you using? I have great success when using lots of down pressure and a very tight head for an Elte..92 -94 depending on the banjo. Crank up the head and down on the TP . YMMV

Bob

dhinds4100 says:
3/26/2015 10:47:50 AM

Elite Semi frosted

BDCA says:
3/26/2015 10:59:21 AM

Are you referring to a Renaissance? Slightly amber?

dhinds4100 says:
3/26/2015 11:07:01 AM

It is the stock head that comes on a late model Reiter Regent


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