DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device.
Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher.
Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more.
Hey everyone, my '99 RB250 took a little tumble and developed a smallish crack close to the heel.
It's not deep at all, but I'm terrified of it running.
Should I release string tension or loosen the truss rod to prevent further damage?
Also, is this a difficult repair? What's an estimated cost for a repair like this?
I would greatly appreciate any help and advice. Thanks!
That needs to go to a luthier before it gets much worse.
I have done the same in the distant past. Its a hard lesson. That is why I always recommend that if an instrument is not in your hands, it is in its case. Even if you are stepping away for just a second.
Joel above pretty much nailed it. My luthier has told me the same almost word for word. Pretty much 1/2 his business, and he is a very busy person, is due to an instrument falling over or getting knocked out of its stand.
Fortunately for you, that is a common and simple repair.
Newest Posts
'Valentine’s Day ' 2 hrs
'Fair Morning Hornpipe' 3 hrs
'Tennesee Stud' 5 hrs
'Good Saturday Morning' 9 hrs
'Help reading tabs' 10 hrs