I was cruising Banjo Ben’s website, and saw these. They didn’t have the antique brass in stock, so I ordered one directly from Rickards. Fits my Sierra openback perfectly. It’s thick, rock solid, and comparatively heavier than the stamped out original tailpiece. Easy installation, I just put it on parallel to the head, light contact with the tension hoop, lightly snugged the nice big knurled thumb screw, and lightly snugged the centering screws so they make contact and won’t vibrate out. Done. Solid deep tone, no wonky vibrations, punchy volume, nice sustain. My banjo sounds as better as it ever has, and looks good. How come this really good stuff isn’t more popular?
Edited by - Dean T on 11/14/2026 20:22:17
I have one on a custom banjo. It is a very good tailpiece.
Ditto. I ordered one up several weeks ago and really like it. Seems to improve volume and snap, at least on the banjo in question. My hypothesis is that that mass of the tailpiece helps with that.
My favoite is the brass clamshell Feilding made, solid, smooth perfect for nylon or steel, as contrasted to garish knockoffs that Gold Tone came up with,perhaps to avoid copyright issues. Just my opinion, YMMV. banjered
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