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pick1936 - Posted - 12/24/2010: 13:46:28
I have been pickin My (Athenafied) Classic Deluxe Today, Pickin some ( Good Gospel Christmas Tunes) Not just the Wintertime Christmas tunes??. This old Wood Tone Ring Is really Barking,, Ringing,, Knocking, Poping,, Zinging, Just Great..
Nechville. In Higginsville.
Lee Kelso
Majorbanjo - Posted - 12/25/2010: 04:35:27
Want to reduce the sustain on my Vintage.....create a quicker decay....when I move between it and my huber it takes a while to get use to the guitar like sustain of the nechville....I think I'd like to reduce it....
Bastertone - Posted - 12/26/2010: 10:41:23
Try a bridge from a softer wood, that should reduce the sustain and add some warmth to the timbre.
Majorbanjo - Posted - 12/26/2010: 13:18:44
Just had someone from Janet Davis Music recommend the same thing.....thanks.....
jbanjoist - Posted - 12/26/2010: 19:50:23
quote:
Originally posted by Majorbanjo
Want to reduce the sustain on my Vintage.....create a quicker decay....when I move between it and my huber it takes a while to get use to the guitar like sustain of the nechville....I think I'd like to reduce it....
Tried lowering the tailpiece as well as making sure the head is around G sharp?
Plenty easy to do with a Nechville as Mr. Miller is finding out.
Also as good as the Nechville bridges are if you are used to the very traditional sound like with the Huber you may want to try some different bridges.
I am currently using a Tim Purcell 11/16" radius old maple bridge which is 3rd string compensated.
I DO like what it does for my Vintage.
Edited by - jbanjoist on 12/26/2010 19:54:31
nechville - Posted - 12/26/2010: 20:38:26
I have to echo some of these bridge comments, Most of our banjos are set up with heavier bridges, which tends to help sustain, but we make them in all weights and heights. I'd be happy to send a handful of bridges, if you send back the ones you don't use.
jbanjoist - Posted - 12/27/2010: 08:12:51
Definitely another option. Tell Tom what you need in a bridge and he'll fix you up.
pick1936 - Posted - 12/28/2010: 12:47:56
I gues I'm lucky, do not have that problem with My Wood Tone Ring Classic deluxe. Just pick the fire out of it boys. I could not ask for anything better.
Nechville. In Higginsville.
lee Kelso
jbanjoist - Posted - 12/28/2010: 17:51:00
I always liked sustain. Heck, it's going to quit "sustaining" as soon as you pick that string again anyway and with a banjo that's pretty darn quick.
gnatman - Posted - 12/29/2010: 13:16:08
I've been looking at Nechvilles for a couple of months now. My first banjo was a gift from my friends (in the $300 range), but it broke recently, and so I need to replace it, and I figure I should buy one that will last me a lifetime.
I really like the galaxy phantom, I like the tunneled 5th string, and I'm an astrophysics major, so I love the galaxy inlay. It's like it was made for me.
So I've been talking to Tom about what I can afford, and I think we'll find something that works. I am visiting family in MN, so I went down to the shop and got to play on a few models, and the Phantom was my favorite. Tom and everyone at Nechville has ben very nice and helpful. It's great to see such a nice company out there with such great customer service.
I can't wait until I'm finally a proud Nechville owner.
Stuart Bowen - Posted - 12/29/2010: 14:41:39
When reassembling my Nechville, I've noticed that I can get the head tension back to exactly where it was by tightening the head until all the strings are exactly back in tune. No need to use the drum dial if you want to keep your head tension set where it was.
quote:
Originally posted by dmiller
...I didn't even have to take the strings off either, to change the head!
Minor tuning was needed for the strings (obviously), but they were up to pitch within seconds.
This is one un-believable banjo. Thank you Tom N.!!! 
Stuart Bowen - Posted - 12/29/2010: 14:52:53
In addition to the other suggestions, you might try increasing the head tension. I'm aways surprised at how much extra muscle power is required to get the head tight enough for the sound I like.
quote:
Originally posted by Majorbanjo
Want to reduce the sustain on my Vintage.....create a quicker decay....when I move between it and my huber it takes a while to get use to the guitar like sustain of the nechville....I think I'd like to reduce it....
dmiller - Posted - 12/29/2010: 17:40:03
quote:
Originally posted by Stuart Bowen
When reassembling my Nechville, I've noticed that I can get the head tension back to exactly where it was by tightening the head until all the strings are exactly back in tune. No need to use the drum dial if you want to keep your head tension set where it was.
Thanks for the tip there Stuart! I'll remember that for next time.
gnatman - - - you have mail.
pick1936 - Posted - 01/02/2011: 15:08:46
Just put a piece of tape on the threaded Ring, When You tighten it You get to the tape in line. You will be exactly the same tightness as When You started it. --It Works.---Sitten Flat On Ready..
Nechville. In Higginsville.
Lee Kelso
Edited by - pick1936 on 01/10/2011 17:33:18
gnatman - Posted - 01/03/2011: 21:35:17
For those who are shopping for a Nechville Phantom, there's a very reasonably priced one on eBay right now (ends in 14 hours):
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...82wt_1141
I almost bought it, but since I had to have the Galaxy inlay, I went for the one from the classifieds instead.
dmiller - Posted - 01/04/2011: 18:43:39
quote:
Originally posted by gnatman
For those who are shopping for a Nechville Phantom, there's a very reasonably priced one on eBay right now (ends in 14 hours):
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...82wt_1141
I almost bought it, but since I had to have the Galaxy inlay, I went for the one from the classifieds instead.
So - - - You DID get that Galaxy Phantom! Congrats on your new banjo!
gnatman - Posted - 01/05/2011: 06:28:32
quote:
Originally posted by dmiller
quote:
Originally posted by gnatman
For those who are shopping for a Nechville Phantom, there's a very reasonably priced one on eBay right now (ends in 14 hours):
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...82wt_1141
I almost bought it, but since I had to have the Galaxy inlay, I went for the one from the classifieds instead.
So - - - You DID get that Galaxy Phantom! Congrats on your new banjo!
I did. It arrives on Friday, I can't wait. It's like Christmas when you're 12 and it seems like it's taking forever for the days to pass.
BTW, the eBay Nechville Phantom just got relisted for anyone who's looking.
Yellowhouseroad - Posted - 01/11/2011: 09:24:27
Tomorrow Dad, my sister Anna, and I will be heading into the studio to record our first Yellow House Road CD! A friend of mine named Skip Jones, who is wonderful folk singer in the area, is letting us come up to his place for a few days to do the recording as well as videotape it!
We got about 12 songs lined up, most of them are originals including some traditional songs. I am doing a lot of banjo work on this CD with my awesome Nechville Orion!
Wish us luck!
Edited by - Yellowhouseroad on 01/11/2011 09:27:24
dpete210 - Posted - 01/11/2011: 15:08:10
Good luck Yellowhouseroad! Have fun!
pick1936 - Posted - 01/12/2011: 11:37:16
i hope Your recording comes off Good Yellowhouse, I like to hear Nechville banjo's Hope it comes out good enough to really start You off toward Stardom..
Nechville. In Higginsville.
Lee Kelso
Yellowhouseroad - Posted - 01/13/2011: 16:46:29
Just got back. Recording went pretty well, we got 14 songs down! Now it's just a matter of time.
gnatman - Posted - 01/13/2011: 19:04:54
Got my banjo on Friday, but I just got back from the Nechville factory today. Picked up a few accessories like a pick box and a neck strap.
Tom helped me switch my white head for a black head on my Galaxy Phantom, and it looks amazing. Tom also went through and set it up with me, and I thought I had it sounding good before, but now it sounds just perfect, nice and loud and bluegrassy.
I'm loving this banjo now, with the little changes, it feels like mine, and I just can't put it down.
dmiller - Posted - 01/14/2011: 17:54:43
I took a look at the photos on your homepage. Wow! That Phantom looks awesome! 
gnatman - Posted - 01/15/2011: 22:33:47
quote:
Originally posted by dmiller
I took a look at the photos on your homepage. Wow! That Phantom looks awesome!
Thanks. It sounds even better. I really love your all gold Nechville with the fancy tail piece too, it's so hard to pick just one look. Being in the Nechville shop, I saw a blue banjo that they made once, got me thinking, one of these days I'd love to get Tom to make me a bright pink banjo. It'd be one of a kind for sure.
pick1936 - Posted - 01/16/2011: 06:56:36
I think Tom's original tail piece is perfection,, Solid,, Dead On Stable---Perfect wow.
Nechville. In Higginsville.
Lee Kelso
Edited by - pick1936 on 01/20/2011 13:15:55
dmiller - Posted - 01/16/2011: 23:58:23
quote:
Originally posted by pick1936
I think Tom's original tail piece is perfection,, Solid,, Dead On Stable---Perfect.
Nechville. In Higginsville.
Lee Kelso
Hey there Lee. As far as I'm aware, the tailpiece on my "new" Nechville Nuvo is original. I'm guessing it pre-dates the ones that are on the Nechville banjos now, but that's an assumption on my part. This tailpiece was on the banjo when I got it, and since this Nuvo was made in 1994, I'd say the tailpiece is "period specific".
Perhaps Tom could jump in here and clarify things, but I'm pretty certain that the tailpiece that's on the Nuvo I just bought is original to this banjo, and that no "tinkering" was done.
I've been studying this tailpiece, and danged if I can figure out how it actually fits onto the banjo. It's there, it works, but it doesn't seem to be touching (or anchored to) anything. I'm afraid to take it off to see how it works, because I probably won't be able to put it back on correctly! I'm just going to leave it be.
Stuart Bowen - Posted - 01/17/2011: 04:42:55
String tension keeps the tailpiece on - works great.
quote:
Originally posted by dmiller
...I've been studying this tailpiece, and danged if I can figure out how it actually fits onto the banjo. It's there, it works, but it doesn't seem to be touching (or anchored to) anything. I'm afraid to take it off to see how it works, because I probably won't be able to put it back on correctly! I'm just going to leave it be.
pick1936 - Posted - 01/17/2011: 12:01:24
Hi David, didn't mean to be critical,, I just never saw one like that, My Classic Deluxe is a 2004. The tail piece is so solid, good and wide where strings come across, slitely radiused to match radiused finger board. I would never think of replacing it, I am sure Your is well made also, because everything Tom Builds is Great.---Wow. This baby Is Really popin tonight.---(Back Up And Push)
Nechville. In Higginsville.
Lee Kelso
Edited by - pick1936 on 01/23/2011 13:29:12
Mad4banjo - Posted - 01/24/2011: 06:24:41
[quote]Originally posted by nechville
My heaviest banjo is just over 8 pounds with the steel cyclotronic but I have tone ring options that take it down to 5.
Tom, got a couple of questions for you. But first, let me say that I'm a beginning banjo player and as a woman, I find most banjos incredibly heavy, especially if you play standing up for any length of time. My present banjo weighs 11.6 pounds and is about the same as hanging a bowling ball around my neck. I recall reading a post by you somewhere in this thread, wondering why so many women were buying your banjos. Aside from the beautiful and elegant good looks and all the other superlatives aimed at your banjos, I would bet less weight figures right up there.
What does an Atlas weigh? And would an openback work reasonably for bluegrass/country style playing? I know I said two questions, but what does a Classic deluxe weigh?
Since I can't afford either of those at present, would you please offer one soon in the BHO Drawings???? 
Thank you in advance for offering one in a drawing. . . .
Mad 
pick1936 - Posted - 01/24/2011: 12:15:42
Mad4banjo, I have a 2004 Classic Deluxe, because I have had 2 neck, and 3 back Sugery's I had Tom exhange The Bronze Ring for A Cocobolo Wood Tone Ring, It still has the 80 steel balls pushing against the wood Ring resulting in a Good Metalic tone, Really nice tone, and so easy to change tone in just Min. Just put in two wrenches and Screw,, or Unscrew.---GREAT, It weighs 7 lbs. according to My Digital Bathroom Scales, anyway If You can find a nice one Grab it..
Nechville. In Higginsville.
Lee kelso
pick1936 - Posted - 01/27/2011: 08:48:27
We are having Our 5 Year Ann. at Pickin In The Meadows Country Meadows Church K.C. Mo. Tonight. Should be many pickers There, We Have one Pro picker Who shows up Some times. I will Be Taking My (Athenafied) Classic Deluxe tonight, I have been missing a lot lately do to sickness, and Weather, I hope to have a good time tonight. For anyone in the K.C. Mo area, If You havn't been here before, Tonight would be a Great Time to come. If anyone has never seen a Nechville before, I'll be Happy to show You ALL the beauty Of The Nechville System, The Great Hellimount,, and The fast neck adjust for fast action changing, You can change Your string Height without changing Bridges, You just have to see it to understand, Best banjo Being Built Today.. It's Really undescribable Untill You really see it. Bill Barker, and Dave Hicks are the Hosts Come On Down..
Nechville. In Higginsville.
Lee Kelso
mchaskijr - Posted - 01/27/2011: 12:47:16
Hi,
I have owned a Nechville Phantom for about 4 months. I love it. I started taking lessons about 10 months ago and bought a used starter banjo till I made sure I would be able to learn to play. I tried out about 12 to 15 banjos at different shops, and as soon as I picked up this Nechville I loved it. I still tried a couple other models I read about online, but I just love the Nechville. I mostly fiddle so maybe I just really like a radiused fingerboard. I know I will probably never have to change the head on this banjo. I am 57 and don't play professionally, tho I pick around at home every day and sometimes with a friend or two. I always wanted to play the banjo and tried once back in the 70's but no local teachers and no internet back than. Now that I am semi-retired I have the time to devote to it. I think the ability to make adjustments to change the tone of the banjo will maybe be useful to me as I progress. BTW, my teacher is Dick Drevo and I bought the Banjo from Turtle Hill in Maryland, very helpful and accommodating dealer. I have never met anyone else involved with Nechville. I think some of the posts are correct that a lot of banjo pickers are traditionalists who want traditional banjos. Kinda sad, because that means in the 1940s they would have looked unfavorably on Earl Scruggs and Bill Monroe, two great musicians who were very innovative and changed the music world. Who knows, if Earl Scruggs could have gotten his hand on a Nechville, that might have been what he would have played. Just sayin.
milt chaski, Lewes, De
PS I liked that they were made in the USA, tho I wish all the parts were made here too
pick1936 - Posted - 01/28/2011: 23:20:10
We had a great time at the jam last night. My Classic Deluxe was sounding great. We had many pickers that showed up. I won a $10.00 Certificate for Cracker Barrel Resterant at the drawing. Pick the banjer son.
Nechville. In Higginsville.
Lee Kelso
warpdrive - Posted - 01/29/2011: 06:38:46
tom builds one of the best feeling, and fastest necks in the business. Its been a couple of yrs since i been to nashville when he is set up at spbgma, but i always look forward to picking his banjos. I think what i like about tom is he isnt afraid to march to the sound of his own drum(or banjo since that is the case) As i get older, ive noticed here lately, i like hearing how my scruggs stlye picking sounds on banjos that arent necessarlly set up for the tradictional scruggs/gibson sound, toms banjos have a pretty tone, alot of musicial sound, that in many ways are more pleasing to the ear, keep up the great work tom, even though i dont own one of your banjos, im always looking at them, with a hint of banjo lust. warp
Jim Pankey - Posted - 01/29/2011: 20:24:06
David...
I remember that tailpiece being used on some of the Nechvilles back when I got mine in 96. My Nuvo (back then) came with a Price tailpiece, but I do recall the one like on yours on other banjos. Not sure of the time-line on those, but they work just fine.
Very cool banjo you've got there!
-=Jim
nechville - Posted - 01/31/2011: 06:07:45
Hi Mad, Thanks for asking questions, I can lighten up any existing Nechville Helimount to around 7 pounds by changing tone rings to a wood one, The Walnut Atlas is even lighter, but has no resonator. It works fine for Bluegrass, but eventually you might want a pot with a resonator for that perfect Bluegrass tone. You could also use the same neck from an Atlas to put on a Helimount pot later if you want. I hope this helps, tom@nechville.com
Paul R - Posted - 01/31/2011: 08:20:54
I'd never even seen a Nechville until I played a 12" Atlas recently, at The Twelfth Fret in Toronto. It blew me away. I'd never heard tone like that - bell clear on the low notes. A very, very impressive banjo that opens your ears to new sounds/tones.
pick1936 - Posted - 02/02/2011: 23:39:11
I havn't seen a bad Nechville banjo Yet. Their Great.
Nechville. In higginsville.
Lee Kelso
billy moore - Posted - 02/03/2011: 15:05:33
I put them in the same categrory as the stealth banjo. They look a little outside the box for me. I like the traditional look of a Gibson banjo though so that's just my preference. I haven't played but one of these so I can't comment on tone but if they sound good then you're doing a good job. I do think it would pay off to make a model that is in the same style as the pre war Gibson look. You could keep the new designed parts but just make it look like it's the same. This is all positive feedback and just my opinion.
pick1936 - Posted - 02/03/2011: 18:10:09
If Your in it just for looks, Go get a Teenbrook Saratoga Star, But if You want one of best Get a Nechville. You will never understand what I'm saying till You try one, Pick it,, Take off the neck,, put it back,, Change heads in less time than Changing strings, change.. String action. by neck adjust in Min.
Yes like like the guy says below,,, Try The Vintage. And as far as putting The Stealth in the same class, NO, The Stealth, outside of neck are just like Gibsons..
Nechville. In Higginsville.
Lee Kelso
Edited by - pick1936 on 02/03/2011 18:21:42
dpete210 - Posted - 02/03/2011: 18:16:19
billy moore, if you have not seen the nechville vintage, check out this link. The Vintae has a more traditional design to it. nechville.com/vintage2.php
pick1936 - Posted - 02/05/2011: 13:40:26
Pickin Nechville, and My old Gibson Flat--Top at church tomorrow, Our Pastor plays a twelve string, BUT He is looking for a 6 stringer, anyway We always have a great time In Gods House. One lady picks Mandolin. One man plays some fiddle.
Nechville. In Higginsville.
Lee Kelso
pick1936 - Posted - 02/07/2011: 11:42:22
I got out My (Atenafied) Classic Deluxe last night, and picked for about 2 hrs. Finally My Wife said maybe a I should knock off Might be waking up the people on My side, and upstairs, The lady upstairs can hardly hear with Her Aids in, and she told Me She takes them out at night, and can't hear anything. But anway this banjo really does have the volume,, Pop,, Knock,, Zing.
Nechville. In Higginsville.
Lee Kelso
jscourt - Posted - 02/10/2011: 16:18:14
Maybe I missed it in this thread, but does anyone know what the various weights are in:
20-hole pro tone ring vs.
40-hole pro tone ring vs.
Timbr-tronic, cocobolo or rosewood with titanium cap
Mad4banjo - Posted - 02/10/2011: 20:06:53
quote:
Originally posted by pick1936
Mad4banjo, I have a 2004 Classic Deluxe, because I have had 2 neck, and 3 back Sugery's I had Tom exhange The Bronze Ring for A Cocobolo Wood Tone Ring, It still has the 80 steel balls pushing against the wood Ring resulting in a Good Metalic tone, Really nice tone, and so easy to change tone in just Min. Just put in two wrenches and Screw,, or Unscrew.---GREAT, It weighs 7 lbs. according to My Digital Bathroom Scales, anyway If You can find a nice one Grab it..
Nechville. In Higginsville.
Lee kelso
Thanks, Lee! I'm working on it. Just sold all my old gold jewelry to get the money for one. A Nechville is a higher carat gold!! And 7 lbs vs 11.6 lbs . . hmmm...no contest
BTW, if I might ask, what did it cost you to have Tom exchange the bronze ring for a cocobolo one?
Cheers, Mad
pick1936 - Posted - 02/12/2011: 16:43:20
I don't remember for sure, But not bad, and it is sure worth it, If You stand up and play very much, You'll really be thankfull. I love mine, as I guess You might have figured out by now. WOW. Call Tom, He is truly a great guy, and pretty good picker also.
Nechville. In Higginsville.
Lee Kelso
pick1936 - Posted - 02/14/2011: 23:47:53
Hi Mad, I never thought about selling My Gold, Boy if I had any Now would be the time to sell, all I have is My wedding ring. I'm rewally thinking They will Call in The Gold, like They did in 1933.. Hope I'm wrong thou. anyway You will injoy a Nechville.
Nechville. In Higginsville.
Lee Kelso
ProfessorBanjo - Posted - 02/15/2011: 19:09:50
I love my radius Geometric LC. Light weight, easy to play and sounds great. I posted a review last week on the HO.
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