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Hi BHO,
I received my Mike's Banjo Mute in the mail and it only took 10 working days to reach me in Ottawa.
It is nicely made and finished, and came with an extra nylon screw in the event that one should break. As promised
it installs quickly and easily and the reduction in volume from the banjo is considerable with negligible affect on
the tone. It fits easily around my bridge, a Grover Acousticraft model 95. I had to re-tune slightly after
installation - wait a minute, you always have to re-tune slightly so I guess I can't blame the mute
I wish I had one of these years ago as I probably would have practiced and played a lot more. Now I have to make
up for lost time.
When I first put it on the banjo and started to play I found that my hand was rubbing on the top part of the nylon
screws that protrude a little from the adjustment nuts. I quickly realized that because of the way I was sitting
(slouching actually) it was putting my picking hand in the wrong position. Sit up and hold the instrument properly
and there is no problem at all.
This is a really great banjo accessory and I recommend it to anyone who would like to quickly and easily dampen the
volume of their banjo, thereby earning the gratitude of their spouse, children, neighbours, cat, dog or other
dwelling occupant. You just have to take it off once in a while and play without it to ensure their continued
appreciation of it.
Thanks Mr. Stidd, well done.
Overall Rating: 10
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