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Banjo Head Change with bonus tailpiece and bridge change

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  • Опубліковано 18 сер 2024

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  • @sw6546
    @sw6546 3 роки тому +6

    Not only like changing shoelaces for a fun refresh (tail piece/bridge) but also WOW, the sound is so much richer (love the before/after)! Thank you! Having this now will help me finally get the nerve to jazz-up/refresh mine!

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому +2

      Be sure to let me know how it goes! Thanks for letting me help!

  • @jetboyracing
    @jetboyracing 3 роки тому +5

    Changing the bridge and tailpiece were the best improvements
    I ever made on my banjo.

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому +3

      And it’s easy! 🤪

  • @the-northern-light
    @the-northern-light 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you

  • @markglore7196
    @markglore7196 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks Jim!👍
    I need to get my head straight. 😉

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому

      😆

    • @markglore7196
      @markglore7196 3 роки тому +1

      Hey Jim! Just listened to the before and after again with headphones. It sounded good before but a definite improvement with the new stuff. To my ears anyway. Got more "spank" to it now!👍

  • @stanburbank6574
    @stanburbank6574 3 роки тому +5

    Hey Jim thanks so much for this video. I never thought I could do this myself. My banjo head hadn’t been tightened in years and was starting to sound kind of punky. You gave me the confidence to try and it sounds great! Thanks again.

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому

      Glad I could help 😊

  • @coldcasekids8445
    @coldcasekids8445 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks Jim!

  • @peterjohnson724
    @peterjohnson724 3 роки тому +3

    Great topic!

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому +1

      I hope it's helpful!

    • @peterjohnson724
      @peterjohnson724 3 роки тому +1

      @@JimPankey I always understood the 'angled' side of the bridge should face the tailpiece. Does it matter Jim?

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому +1

      Yup, if your bridge is made that way it should “tilt” toward the tailpiece.

    • @peterjohnson724
      @peterjohnson724 3 роки тому

      @@JimPankey Thanks Jim.

  • @cliffbarrow9547
    @cliffbarrow9547 2 роки тому +4

    "You can do it" caught my eye - and you were right! I did it! Thanks for the tutorial, and also the comments about making the banjo sound however I want it to sound, not how others say it should sound. I wanted a fiberskyn head on my resonator banjo, because the frosted head sounds way too bright for my ear. I adjusted the tension on the fiberskyn head to be pretty tight, so it wouldn't sound too plunky, and I love the way it sounds. -- Becky Barrow

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  2 роки тому +1

      Great job! Proud of you!

  • @caydenbrewer9379
    @caydenbrewer9379 3 роки тому +1

    I love watching these videos where you luthier on your banjos

  • @WorshipGuitarist4life17
    @WorshipGuitarist4life17 5 місяців тому

    22:58 sounds MUCH MUCH BETTER and more resonant. ❤❤ Can you do this on a vangoa resonator banjo?? That way if I get one for my birthday, I'll know what it sounds like. I like mine to be ULTRA TWANGY. Only one that'll be twangy i think is the only wound string lol.

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  5 місяців тому

      That one will come with the Reno Frosted head. I’d probably just make sure the head was tight.

  • @acousticidaho
    @acousticidaho 3 роки тому +2

    I was getting ready to do this to my banjo this week. You read my mind, Jim! Thank you for this video!

  • @gregmccutchan.
    @gregmccutchan. 2 роки тому +1

    I just purchased this model Recording King banjo. It's great to see exactly how to change the head, tailpiece, and bridge. Thanks very much for the video, Jim. I hope you are doing well.

  • @kes3486
    @kes3486 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks Jim! Another great video!
    Would you ever consider doing another clawhammer tutorial? I'd love to see it!

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому +2

      Yup! Just gotta figure out what I’m gonna teach. 😊

  • @debrasue2793
    @debrasue2793 3 роки тому +2

    great walkthrough, much appreciated!

  • @samsquanch1972
    @samsquanch1972 2 роки тому +1

    Your videos with the OT-25 helped me decide to buy one but I hadn't seen this one yet. Last night I swapped to a frosted head and then this video popped up in my feed today and the timing of it made me giggle. I definitely like the tone with the frosted head better

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  2 роки тому +1

      Awesome! Yup, I too prefer the frosted head on this one.

    • @samsquanch1972
      @samsquanch1972 2 роки тому +1

      @@JimPankey those Pisgah Hawk tailpieces are nice. I have one on my 12 inch Stone open back banjo. I ordered a Gold Tone Terminator Tailpiece to try out on the OT-25 and on my 70s Stewmac kit Eagle archtop open back.

  • @pvesely299
    @pvesely299 3 роки тому +1

    Great tech demonstration. Thank you.

  • @severinneukom
    @severinneukom 3 роки тому +1

    very personable as always .. even if I don't need that at the moment, very exciting and helpful!

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому +1

      At least now you know it’s an easy job.

  • @PedalSteel-by2hx
    @PedalSteel-by2hx 8 місяців тому

    Very helpful video. I’m restoring a Vega little wonder as we speak. Thanks so much. New subscriber!!

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  8 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @deebee4575
    @deebee4575 3 роки тому +1

    I just did this a few weeks ago. My ratchet set helped a lot. I also removed my resonator because it was kinda too loud for my apartment!

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you got it done!

    • @xmadragex
      @xmadragex 3 роки тому +1

      i put a rag in inside my banjo help to lower the volume from my resonator so its not loud in my apartment

    • @deebee4575
      @deebee4575 3 роки тому +1

      @@xmadragex I just took it off all together and it’s still pretty loud but I stuff a T-shirt in there when I need to be more quiet.

  • @jethrobodine4638
    @jethrobodine4638 8 місяців тому

    Great video Jim. you gave me the courage to change my head and tail piece on a custom banjo i had made. i do not like the fiberskyn head on my custom and no knot tail so will try a renaissance head and the same Pisgah hawk tail piece. i was afraid i would have to do something with the neck or dowel stick but seems i don't. i am new to clawhammer and only thing i have done is string changes and bridge placement. you earned a new subscriber! keep up the great work.

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  8 місяців тому +1

      Glad I could help!!

  • @xmadragex
    @xmadragex 3 роки тому +1

    this is very helpful am planing to change my head as well i may get a spare if i screw up

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому

      Good luck! Let me know how it goes.

  • @WorshipGuitarist4life17
    @WorshipGuitarist4life17 5 місяців тому

    Can you please do a b4 and after series?? Like kinda combining old vs new (for example, old head vs new, old bridge vs new bridge frosted, not frosted, coated, non-coated.) And like series(bridge, tailpiece, string,nut,)

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  5 місяців тому

      You gonna supply all that stuff? I don't typically change things often, and tearing a banjo apart multiple times seems like a huge undertaking....

  • @timmallette1888
    @timmallette1888 3 роки тому +1

    I'm just doing this on a tenor so glad you posted it. The perfectionist in me needs somebody to tell me what note to tune the head to though😭 everybody says the same thing you did lol.

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому

      Ok... tune it to an Ab. There. That’s a note. It’s not the “right” one, but it’ll be a note. 😀

    • @timmallette1888
      @timmallette1888 3 роки тому +1

      @@JimPankey thanks for your help! 😂 I'll do my best to trust my ears

  • @rjwh67220
    @rjwh67220 5 місяців тому

    What a great tutorial. I don’t need a new head but I want to hide the head maker’s logo behind the tailpiece, so this is great for me. Thanks!
    PS: Another reason to take your head off would be to put it on your drafting table and ink the phrase “This machine surrounds hate and forces it to surrender” as all long-neck banjos should have.

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  5 місяців тому

      Glad I can help!!

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  5 місяців тому

      Glad I can help!

  • @billeckelberry6502
    @billeckelberry6502 2 роки тому +2

    Nice job! How does the tightness of the head affect the sound and what is the difference between different types of heads? Love your videos and your approach to teaching!

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  2 роки тому +1

      A tighter head is generally brighter sounding, a looser head is more hollow sounding. Different head materials abound, that comparison is probably better left to someone else.
      I just know that I prefer a frosted head…

    • @billeckelberry6502
      @billeckelberry6502 2 роки тому

      @@JimPankey thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. Keep up the great work!

  • @Carlos-zj9ev
    @Carlos-zj9ev 3 роки тому +2

    Good video Jim! Is it possible to install a tone ring during this process?

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому +3

      No, a towering installation is a major change that would require turning the rim on a lathe to accept the tone ring.

  • @bassdude61
    @bassdude61 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Jim I love your relaxed style and no frills approach! I mainly work on acoustic and electric guitars, but have been getting a few banjo repairs in lately, and found your video to be most helpful. One question - do you have any advice on lowering a bridge if it's too high? Kind Regards, Grahame

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому

      Check this video out at about 27 minutes... ua-cam.com/video/MxCsV9_BdnA/v-deo.html

  • @esk2k5
    @esk2k5 3 роки тому +1

    ...uhh how was the bridge placed correctly..does it have to sit in a certain spot?
    fab stuff btw :D...might have a bit more confidence in myself now if i want to change tailpiece or head

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому +1

      I have a setup video where I walked thru the process of placing the bridge.

  • @MrMindchild
    @MrMindchild 2 роки тому +1

    I’m a beginner, and after watching this, I’m still unsure about what to do with the tailpiece, as far as maintenance goes. It’s probably self confidence more than anything.

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  2 роки тому

      I wouldn’t worry too much about the tailpiece at this point, but I do have another setup video where I talk about it a bit more.

  • @HolyAdonis
    @HolyAdonis Рік тому

    What is that lovely song you play at the end?

  • @harvdog5669
    @harvdog5669 2 місяці тому

    Hello Mr Pankey,, what size bridge was on it, and what size and name brand bridge did you put on ?
    Thankyou for your videos..

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  2 місяці тому

      Comes with a 5/8 bridge. Currently I have a Bryan Hooper bridge on it.

  • @hermanself7436
    @hermanself7436 3 роки тому +1

    I have a bell brand banjo with wooden tuning keys it doesn't have a resonator and has 24 tuning lugs can you gestimate the year of manufacture? I can send pics if that would help thank you Jim

  • @bellend69
    @bellend69 2 роки тому

    Would the Pisgah Hawktail Banjo Tailpiece be a worthwhile upgrade for my Recording King Dirty 30's banjo? The bridge is a bit buzzy but I love the banjo.

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  2 роки тому

      The Hawktail is really nice... certainly a good old-time vibe and sound.

    • @bellend69
      @bellend69 2 роки тому +1

      @@JimPankey There's nothing on it to rattle or buzz either.

  • @maxlawrence6707
    @maxlawrence6707 2 роки тому

    Hi Jim. Loving all your videos! What's the tune you play at the end?

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  2 роки тому +1

      It's called Paul David

  • @asherswan9478
    @asherswan9478 3 роки тому +1

    i don’t know where else to go, but is there a way to add a resonator to my dirty 30s banjo

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому

      ..probably not a cost efficient way to do that

  • @ethanowings
    @ethanowings Рік тому

    Is the bridge supposed to bend the head a little bit?

  • @seanmcghee7492
    @seanmcghee7492 9 місяців тому

    Tention bracets..show to much thread when tightend what do i do ?

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  9 місяців тому

      How do you know there's too much thread?

  • @michaelk3819
    @michaelk3819 7 місяців тому

    Hey Jim, i'm a long time beginner and i have reasonable entry level banjo. It has a resonator but a fybreskin head but i am goin to change for frosted, to get a better bluegrass sound. Question is its an 11 inch but how do you tell if its a L,M or H? Im in the UK and not wanting to buy the wrong size. Thanks

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  7 місяців тому

      What kind of banjo?

    • @michaelk3819
      @michaelk3819 7 місяців тому

      @@JimPankey its a Grafton popular, not sure if only available in the UK. It was originally bought from Andybanjo, but unfortunately closed down after covid. It looks a bit like my gold tone cc50 ot but with resonator, don't need 2 with fibre skin heads. 👍

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  6 місяців тому +1

      @@michaelk3819 wish I could advise you. Check over at the Banjo Hangout, I bet someone there knows.

    • @michaelk3819
      @michaelk3819 6 місяців тому

      @@JimPankey hey Jim, managed to get new head and strings done with thanks to this video and your string one. Unfortunately didn't magically make me sound better but, hey ho, onwards and upwards. Thanks again 👍.

  • @jojoberrypie6580
    @jojoberrypie6580 Рік тому

    when would a person decide to use medium, light, or heavy strings? the new skin has made such a big sound difference, I was surprised. When my hand is mended, I'm going to fix my dropped banjo like johny cash made a Cadillac.

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  Рік тому +1

      String gauge is just a preference. You’ll have to try different ones to know what you like.

  • @daleburke3679
    @daleburke3679 3 роки тому +1

    We're did you get a Cramped head that ant Glued ,,,,,glued heads ant no good in my pinion can't get them to stay

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому

      What? I don’t understand your question.

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  3 роки тому +1

      It’s just a standard Remo head

    • @daleburke3679
      @daleburke3679 3 роки тому

      @@JimPankey them is a better head then the ones with glue ,,,,

  • @dygbi
    @dygbi 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Jim!