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How to Set Up the Best Sounding Banjo
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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 787.881928
EAN: 9780793589982
ISBN: 0793589983
Label: Hal Leonard
Manufacturer: Hal Leonard
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 72
Publication Date: January 01, 1999
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Studio: Hal Leonard
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
This renowned author walks banjo players through masterful techniques to maximize the performance of their instrument. Step-by-step instructions cover: tone chamber fit, tailpiece angle, bridge selection, neck angle and heel fit, head adjustments, air chamber tap-tuning and resonator adjustments, string gauge selection, head selection, and much more. Each chapter provides a detailed background and analysis of the parts to be adjusted and explores the differences between archtop, flattop, tube-and-plate, and one-piece flange banjos. More than 100 photos, illustrations and charts make this technical guide easy to follow. To round out this already unique text, amplifications tips are provided by legendary banjo player extraordinaire Earl Scruggs, considered the father of bluegrass music. 80 pages, 9 inch. x 12 inch.
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- LOTS OF GOOD INFOThis is a book every banjo player should own. The author is very qualified as a musician and luthier. His instructions are easy to follow and the photos, drawings and illustrations are very helpfull. My only gripe is that more visual aids would be nice. Probably a DVD would be the iceing on the cake. I feel that I got my money worth from this book.
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- Very good toolAccurate information, well presented and easy to understand. Discourages beginners from reaching too far, while encouraging readers to do things that are within their abilities. Helpful.
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- All you need to knowGreat book! Logically laid out, easy to read and understand and, most importantly, easy to refer to later and find the detail you're after. I applied some of the set-ups described and now have a much better sounding banjo - and I understand why.
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- banjo manI play 4-string banjo and this is mainly about the 5-string, however, the majority of information is still relevant. Mr Siminoff has set the standard on how to produce a worthwhile book on how to look after, and more importantly, how to set up a banjo. Thanks, a treasure, and is referred to often. Regards, Jack, New Zealand.
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- Siminoff - Best Source for Banjo Set-Up!This book will not only help you get the absolute best sound from your banjo, it provides enough technical information on the physical attributes to enable you to understand WHY. Roger can get as detailed as anyone wants, yet is able to make everyone understand the inner and outer workings of this fine instrument! I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to make their banjo produce all the rich, clear sound it is capable of.
