Trying more volume in Tranjo Express

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From infoncundible on 6/19/2013 7:07:25 AM

Hi buddies!

I have a Tranjo Express for quite some time and the truth is I am very happy, for several reasons: First, the ability to transport everywhere. I fly a lot and is perfect for this purpose. Second, it's beautiful (to me it seems) and very comfortable to play. I use it even at home many times, I have always hand out of its case, unlike my bluegrass banjo. And the third, so grateful to my back and my shoulder ...
But not everything is good in this banjo, and as we know, you have to pay with something: the volume!

I'm thinking something about how to solve this problem, because in my travels often play with other musicians and always stay behind ...

My question is for Sam Farris or anyone who has tried to do something about this problem.

Now I have a good quality bridge. I also ordered a friend Luthier build a small resonator. But it seems that not too noticeable ...

My questions:

You can tighten the head in any way? In fact ... is possible to replace the head? It would help to do this with the volume increase?

I had thought about changing to a small hand drum tunable. I bought a cheap, 8 ', for testing ... but it is too big for the place that is in the Tranjo ... My be install a banjolele POT?

Anyone think they could improve the volume of this shape? worth it?

Gracias desde España!

Infoncundible

3 Comments
idranoels says: 6/19/2013 7:16:45 AM I think the problem is caused by the travel banjo dimensions: you cannot use a regular head so you pay it by having less volume. I think you can consider to install a transducer (e.g. a piezo) and boost it with a portable amp.
	infoncundible says: 6/21/2013 8:05:04 AM Yes, that I feared ... I have already installed a piezo, but first, traveling with a portable amp is not comfortable, and secondly the piezo sound mix with tranjo not offer me a very good sound ... There are ways to enhance the acoustic sound? That's my real goal! But if it is impossible ... Somewhere specifically where to place the piezo to sound better in the tranjo? what I have currently placed just below the bridge on the head, but I'm not convinced! Some really small portable amplifier with good sound and cheap? (I know, I ask too much ...)
	BanjoJeff says: 8/23/2013 9:48:26 AM It's a trade off. You sacrifice volume for portability. Thankfully tone and playability is not sacrificed however. If you wanted to keep the accoustic sound intact, perhaps a portable PA and mic. Here's a possible solution that might work. musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/...pa-system
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