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Heavy Duty Brake Fluid Banjo
This is my new Oil Can banjo. Cedar bridge. Bone nut + bone 5th string nut. Kitchen fork tailpiece. Ebay neck. The tune is Greasy String.
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Heavey Duty Brake Fluid Banjo
This one uses an "ebay" neck but I replaced the plastic nut with a bone nut and replaced the metal 5th string nut with bone as well. The bridge is cedar. The tailpiece is a kitchen fork.
Randy S. Bretz commented on Eugene Knapik's blog post Bridges for Oil Can banjos
"These old style mando bridges work well too, more wood mass and a longer length"
Randy S. Bretz commented on Eugene Knapik's blog post Bridges for Oil Can banjos
"I like making these ..bone inserts"
Randy S. Bretz commented on Eugene Knapik's blog post Bridges for Oil Can banjos
Randy S. Bretz commented on Eugene Knapik's blog post Bridges for Oil Can banjos
"I make custom old style banjo bridges out of exotic woods"
Eugene Knapik posted a blog post
Bridges for Oil Can banjos
When I cobbled together my first oil can banjo, I didn't think too much about the bridge. I used an inexpensive 3 for 10 bucks 3-footed ebay bridge and it sounded fine. My second one sounded really nice but didn't have nearly the volume. Dena Lee suggested I try a lighter bridge and suggested cedar for nylon strings. I made one up yesterday - 2 instead of 3 feet, and cedar instead of whatever hardwood the commercial bridge was. I was really surprised at how big a difference it made. The volume…See More
Eugene Knapik commented on Eugene Knapik's video
New Oil Can Banjo - The Industrial
"Thanks Randy. I've got another one going using a yellow brake fluid can and a darker neck. I'm still learning as I go."
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Bridges for Oil Can banjos
Posted on April 7, 2013 at 1:03pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
When I cobbled together my first oil can banjo, I didn't think too much about the bridge. I used an inexpensive 3 for 10 bucks 3-footed ebay bridge and it sounded fine. My second one sounded really nice but didn't have nearly the volume. Dena Lee suggested I try a lighter bridge and suggested cedar for nylon strings. I made one up yesterday - 2 instead of 3 feet, and cedar instead of whatever hardwood the commercial bridge was. I was really surprised at how big a difference it made. The…
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- At 9:51am on December 6, 2018,
Ted Crocker said…
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Hi Eugene, welcome to the Clubhouse!
The focus here is on all types of handmade instruments and music. There are lots of helpful builders and players here and lots of Groups to teach and learn. We welcome participation so don't be shy.
Have a look around, introduce yourself in My Name Is... and add yourself to the Member Map. There's an active Chat Room where you can ask questions, offer help or just talk about anything with some great folks.
Most of all Have Fun!
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