Tackhead Travel Banjo with Internal Tension System

A tackhead banjo with a 10" pot and 21" scale. Using an internal tensioning system similar to those found in an Irish Bodhran.

For more information on this banjo or other hand crafted folk instruments, go to http://deepcreekstrings.blogspot.com/

Category:

Music

Tags:

• deep
• creek
• strings
• tackhead
• tack
• head
• banjo
• travel
• bodhran
• clawhammer
• minstral
• gourd
• bryson
• city

[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.

[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..

[BrunoEspo]

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