Sting Action too high? - Minstrel Banjo2024-03-28T09:21:55Zhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/sting-action-too-high?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A72590&feed=yes&xn_auth=noStrumelia, I'm totally jealo…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2012-09-05:2477478:Comment:729922012-09-05T20:42:25.252ZJeffhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JeffFauver
<p>Strumelia, I'm totally jealous..... I had one of Terry's Stichters in my hand a few weeks ago... Only thing was its an odd duck of a banjo... seem backwards to me the way you have to hold it... LOL! </p>
<p>Really, I will tell you this, You will be very happy with what Terry has built for you I had the pleasure to see his craftsmanship first hand, Not just the minstrel banjos, But is personal Claw Hammer banjo he made for himself... </p>
<p>One of these days... I will make that 50…</p>
<p>Strumelia, I'm totally jealous..... I had one of Terry's Stichters in my hand a few weeks ago... Only thing was its an odd duck of a banjo... seem backwards to me the way you have to hold it... LOL! </p>
<p>Really, I will tell you this, You will be very happy with what Terry has built for you I had the pleasure to see his craftsmanship first hand, Not just the minstrel banjos, But is personal Claw Hammer banjo he made for himself... </p>
<p>One of these days... I will make that 50 minute drive to the Terry (Bob Barker) Bell's Banjo Shop... and we will play lots make a deal... </p>
<p>I looking forward to seen that fine slice of Art work Terry created for you... </p> Hi Dan'l,
I'm basically getti…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2012-09-05:2477478:Comment:729012012-09-05T16:47:10.785ZStrumeliahttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>Hi Dan'l,</p>
<p>I'm basically getting the Bell Stichter model. Too many small personal adjustments to type out and explain beforehand- photos will make that way easier once I get it. Will show it off in detail then, since some things might be tweaked out of necessity even as it's being made, who knows? :D</p>
<p>Hi Dan'l,</p>
<p>I'm basically getting the Bell Stichter model. Too many small personal adjustments to type out and explain beforehand- photos will make that way easier once I get it. Will show it off in detail then, since some things might be tweaked out of necessity even as it's being made, who knows? :D</p> Eagerly looking forward to my…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2012-09-04:2477478:Comment:730632012-09-04T22:39:26.890ZStrumeliahttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>Eagerly looking forward to <em>my</em> Bell banjo.... :)</p>
<p>Eagerly looking forward to <em>my</em> Bell banjo.... :)</p> Thanks for the kind words, fe…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2012-09-04:2477478:Comment:729652012-09-04T22:06:00.994ZBell Banjoshttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/TerryBell
<p>Thanks for the kind words, fellers. Longer string lengths (27" +) and a little relief in the neck (like modern stringed instruments) will get you 1/4" closer to the fretboard. That's how I do it, and with a nut height with what I consider "Low-medium."</p>
<p>Thanks for the kind words, fellers. Longer string lengths (27" +) and a little relief in the neck (like modern stringed instruments) will get you 1/4" closer to the fretboard. That's how I do it, and with a nut height with what I consider "Low-medium."</p> I have two banjos made by Ter…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2012-09-04:2477478:Comment:728172012-09-04T21:30:05.315ZTom Morrisonhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/TomMorrison
<p>I have two banjos made by Terry and I'm very pleased with them. I also have a tackhead kit that I need to get around to completing. I felt Eric Prust banjos were not given proper respect which is unfair. Eric makes very good banjos at a super low cost - a great starter banjo for minstrel players</p>
<p>I have two banjos made by Terry and I'm very pleased with them. I also have a tackhead kit that I need to get around to completing. I felt Eric Prust banjos were not given proper respect which is unfair. Eric makes very good banjos at a super low cost - a great starter banjo for minstrel players</p> Tom you are right Eric does s…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2012-09-04:2477478:Comment:728682012-09-04T20:16:54.813ZJeffhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JeffFauver
<p>Tom you are right Eric does send 3 bridges, I even made a 4th bridge... will made something that looks like a bridge... LOL. Over all the banjo is nice... Eric ever offered to send me a new set of strings 2 yrs ago when I got it, due to 2 of the string breaking... right off... (TOTALLY my fault) Tried to tune them to open G... BAD bad Idea... </p>
<p>I have been using Nylgut strings... and Terry and I talked about setting it up with real gut strings.... But as I have been trying to…</p>
<p>Tom you are right Eric does send 3 bridges, I even made a 4th bridge... will made something that looks like a bridge... LOL. Over all the banjo is nice... Eric ever offered to send me a new set of strings 2 yrs ago when I got it, due to 2 of the string breaking... right off... (TOTALLY my fault) Tried to tune them to open G... BAD bad Idea... </p>
<p>I have been using Nylgut strings... and Terry and I talked about setting it up with real gut strings.... But as I have been trying to learn how to play... Its starting to feel like I want a lower action.</p>
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<p>BUT after getting my sticky fingers all over a Bell Banjo! HANDS DOWN!!!!! I know what I want to get... As a matter a fact... If you or anybody here has not talked or met Terry... You are sure missing out on one Knowledgeable, awesome, friendly, kind hearted GUY! </p>
<p>(Shooting for brownie points Terry... How am I doing?? LOL)</p>
<p>I have been talking to Terry about getting a Bell... Right now.. Its just timing and money... </p>
<p>TIming... My truck needed $700 in repairs last week.... Which brings me to the money.... or the lack of right now... </p> I think Eric sends you 3 diff…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2012-09-04:2477478:Comment:730522012-09-04T14:11:14.544ZTom Morrisonhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/TomMorrison
<p>I think Eric sends you 3 different height bridges to deal with humidity issues, etc. I owned a Prust banjo and felt the setup was good with the medium bridge. I do like a slightly higher action. For entry level players, I recommend buying a $200 tackhead from Eric. Later when you know more about what you want add one of Terry Bell's banjos (or kits) to your arsenal.</p>
<p>I think Eric sends you 3 different height bridges to deal with humidity issues, etc. I owned a Prust banjo and felt the setup was good with the medium bridge. I do like a slightly higher action. For entry level players, I recommend buying a $200 tackhead from Eric. Later when you know more about what you want add one of Terry Bell's banjos (or kits) to your arsenal.</p> Thanks Rob... yea, I understa…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2012-08-29:2477478:Comment:725902012-08-29T01:49:24.058ZJeffhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/JeffFauver
<p>Thanks Rob... yea, I understand that part... that is way I asked and point a finger a Terry too... LOL! I play around with a Bell Banjo last weekend... I just hope the skin head has dried out my now... I was drawling all over it... LOL!</p>
<p>I like the height Terry has his set to. </p>
<p>But all this does not matter now... I going to have to go see Terry now anyway... I was tuning up last night.. and will I popped 2 strings.... So much for playing last night... </p>
<p>Thanks Rob... yea, I understand that part... that is way I asked and point a finger a Terry too... LOL! I play around with a Bell Banjo last weekend... I just hope the skin head has dried out my now... I was drawling all over it... LOL!</p>
<p>I like the height Terry has his set to. </p>
<p>But all this does not matter now... I going to have to go see Terry now anyway... I was tuning up last night.. and will I popped 2 strings.... So much for playing last night... </p> Jeff--
String action is gener…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2012-08-28:2477478:Comment:726912012-08-28T17:04:06.514ZRob Morrisonhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/RobertRMorrison
<p>Jeff--</p>
<p>String action is generally a very individual matter which can vary over the course of time. For myself, I would probably not want an action that was as low as John was describing, but that's just me. I know my action has become higher throughout the years. I can't give you a good reason for this other than to say it just feels more comfortable and easy, whereas some years ago it would not have. If there's a point to this thought it's that there probably is no one string…</p>
<p>Jeff--</p>
<p>String action is generally a very individual matter which can vary over the course of time. For myself, I would probably not want an action that was as low as John was describing, but that's just me. I know my action has become higher throughout the years. I can't give you a good reason for this other than to say it just feels more comfortable and easy, whereas some years ago it would not have. If there's a point to this thought it's that there probably is no one string action that's the "right' one. It will vary between players and even within players. Experiment and go with what feels right to you.--Rob Morrison</p> I'm always here, Jeff.tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2012-08-28:2477478:Comment:727582012-08-28T02:03:09.549ZBell Banjoshttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/TerryBell
<p>I'm always here, Jeff.</p>
<p>I'm always here, Jeff.</p>