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Tips to Quiet 5th String

Friday, May 2, 2025

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 

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Occupation: retired scientist

Gender: Male
Age: 75

My Instruments:
Morgan Monroe 5-string with Huber engineered pot and ring

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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

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