Those Bodhran designers thought of it. I'm just applying it to the banjo. I was shocked how soft the head of my Salad Bowl Banjo #2 became on humid days. Again, thanks for the compliment.
The strings are high on top of the head of the banjo making it easier for clawhammer players to frail aggressively. The only problem with a banjo like this is that it becomes difficult to "switch over" to a production banjo (which I tried to do the other day - boy did it take a while to get used to). Anyway, thanks for your compliments and interest. Jeff
Those Bodhran designers thought of it. I'm just applying it to the banjo. I was shocked how soft the head of my Salad Bowl Banjo #2 became on humid days.
Again, thanks for the compliment.
The strings are high on top of the head of the banjo making it easier for clawhammer players to frail aggressively. The only problem with a banjo like this is that it becomes difficult to "switch over" to a production banjo (which I tried to do the other day - boy did it take a while to get used to). Anyway, thanks for your compliments and interest.
Jeff
you make some really nice instruments!
love the sound and the handmade look..
Bruno, good to hear from you again.
Did you notice the Costa Rica t-shirt?
Thanks for the compliment.
It has a good sharp tone, doesn't it? I love the way it sounds.
Is the skin glued to the hoop? It lies down smoother than I was expecting.
Could I retrogade something like this to a Prust tack-head?
It is very humid in North GA.
Very nice! Many banjo makers seem to set the bridge right in the center of the head, while yours are off-center a bit. Is there a reason for that?