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Bridges

Friday, February 6, 2015

 Banjo is played then it give us sounds of something.
My banjo is an entry model of MB-250 of Epiphone. And I hear sounds of other banjos. There are banjos which give us better sounds.
So I thought I wanted to make better sounds from my entry model banjo. I did some set-ups. 
   *rod adjust(1st, 2nd),
   *tension(head, tail-peace) adjust
   *change a head
changed but it's not drastic. still not satisfied.

 One day I intended to make a bridge incidentally. 1st one was made
from Padok/Cypress. 2nd one was Zelkova/Cypress. 3rd, 4th,
I made many bridges.
 Top material: Padok, Ebony, Zelkova, Rosewood, Bubink, Ironwood, Quince, Cherry,Fagaceae, Walnut
  Base material: Cypress, Paulownia, Pine, Maple, Cherry
Each wood gave me each tone. It was very interesting. Then I've made
bridges.

 Recently I met a good cobination of material.
  Ebony/Maple
  Ironwood/Cherry
Especially Ironwood/Cherry is the best for now. And Cherry appearance have
a unique grain.  In addition, it is fun even if it watches it.
And it give me a full tone sounds. It's mean that my entry model banjo have been upgraded.
Then I'm satisfied.

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Banjo Setup 4

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Banjo Setup 3

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My Banjo set-up

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Friday, December 7, 2012 11 comments

Banjo Strap modify

Saturday, October 6, 2012 1 comment

BANJO STRAP

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BANJO MUTE

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Playing Since: 2012
Experience Level: Novice

monchan has made 16 recent additions to Banjo Hangout 

Gender: Male
Age: 61

My Instruments:
Banjo: Tambourine Banjo(Handmade 3 Fire Eagle)
Banjo: Handmade 4, Short Scale
Banjo: Handmade 5, Short Scale
Banjo: Blue Arrow / Flat Banjo short scale model 00005
Banjo: Epiphone MB-250
Banjo: Tokai HUMMING BIRD T600R
Banjo: Vine (Openback)
Banjo: Delta Millennium Delux(Shimokura Instrument O
riginal)
Guitar: Handmade K001,K002,K003, K004, K005(10Strings)
Flat Mandolin Morris MF-200


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Created 10/2/2012
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I like a banjo too much. still poor playing but I love it. And I like a DIY. I made banjo, many bridges and mutes and some parts and repair.Please see my pictures.

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