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From NZsteve on 12/20/2011 1:13:41 AM

"SUBJECTIVE: When the tailpiece is strong and adjustable, it can be adjusted to increase string pressure downward on the bridge, or it can be adjusted to have a neutral effect on the downward pressure on the bridge. Having the tailpiece not put increased downward pressure on the bridge means that has a neutral effect on string pressure. Adjusting the tailpiece closer to the head of the banjo increases the downward pressure of the strings on the bridge and increases the angle of the strings to the back side of the bridge. Adjusting the tailpiece down as low as possible makes the banjo sound sharper, with a little less sustain. The neutral setting, no increased pressure, is the mellowest adjustment possible for the tone.

Some great bluegrass players keep their tailpiece in a neutral or just slightly below neutral setting. Some players have their tailpiece adjusted down as far as possible for the sharpest sound. This is purely a matter of personal choice…one setting is not better than another. They are different." Who say's so ?, Deering.

THERE IS NO RIGHT OR WRONG !

PRACTICAL. Notice the mention to STRONG ++ AND ++ ADJUSTABLE in the first paragraph. Some are not adjustable, some are not strong, some bend, some tailpieces are made from diecast materials, if the tailpiece is set high, and you press down with the finger, and adjust the screw tightly you will stress the 90 deg. angle join, it may bend, it may fracture the tailpiece. I can extend this discussion, but i will stop there. What are your thoughts ?

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	banjonz says: 12/20/2011 1:41:25 AM Hi Steve. Great to meet up withyou last week. I think you have nailed it really. I have played and owned all sorts of banjos with all sorts of TP's on them. I have mixed and matched ( those that can fit) Tp's and jo's. Sound and tone DO change IMHO when this happens, but as you say it is very subjective.
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