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Sam Arthur replied to topic '"Can you play something for me?"' 25 days
Sam Arthur added a blog entry 'Tips to Quiet 5th String' 74 days
I have a flat head Morgan Monroe 5-string which has been modified with a Huber engineered rim and ring. I typically use a standard light string set (10/11/12/20/10). I record myself (with a good large diaphragm mic) and from the recordings I feel the 5th string sticks out a little more than I'd like. I listen to the Grand Ol' Opry You Tubes and it seems like the banjos, particularly Earl's, emphasize a nice fat midrange frequency, and the 5th string is more like an unobtrusive adornment to enhance the sound. First off, are those old recordings reasonably accurate or not? Secondly, I think my 5th string is just too loud; what are some ways to diminish it? Thanks!
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Playing Since: 1966
Experience Level: Purty Good
Sam Arthur has made 2 recent additions to Banjo Hangout
Interests:
[Jamming]
Occupation: retired scientist
Gender: Male
Age: 75
My Instruments:
Morgan Monroe 5-string with Huber engineered pot and ring
Favorite Bands/Musicians:
Bela Fleck, Dave Hum, Ron Block
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Created 7/14/2007
Last Visit 6/20/2025
Age 14: jug band Age 20: folk group Age 30: rock band Age 45 to present (70): bluegrass/Americana