Tackhead Travel Banjo with Internal Tension System

[sac78008]

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?

[bitcheznhos]

that banjo is cool

[Hikikomori013]

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.

[aspirepixel]

you make some really nice instruments!

love the sound and the handmade look..

[psychodelicdragon]

hi jeff,

what is the high action about? i see the difference,but don't understand it. thanks for your time. keepup the xcellent work. :)

[jdelfield]

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

[BrunoEspo]

btw that internal tensioning system is brilliant. that´s the way to go with tack heads!!!!

[jdelfield]

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.

[BrunoEspo]

wow! jeff, you never seize to amaze me! GREAT work!

[jdelfield]

Bruno, good to hear from you again.

Did you notice the Costa Rica t-shirt?

Thanks for the compliment.

[BrunoEspo]

oh man! no i didn´t. costa rica PURA VIDA! awesome!