Goldstarman - Posted - 04/26/2011:  21:34:52

Dang thats a great sounding Nechville

mrdude2nd - Posted - 04/26/2011:  21:48:02

did anyone go to that nechville banjo event?

nechville - Posted - 04/28/2011:  05:34:23

Tedd and I put on several intimate jams and workshops the past few days. Wavy Dave Keith Bauman,Ryan Fisher, And a bunch of people showed up, Toronto was good, but most of my events in the south have been small. Scott Woody joined Henri Deschamp and us for an awesome jam at the Mast farm inn. Box from Tennessee Sounds in Kingston brought in a good size group. We had a great time with Bobby Degiosi and John Sawyer at Zepps. If nothing else we have reinforced some friendships and spread the understanding of Nechville a bit further. thanks to everyone who showed up. I hope your banjos are all sounding better.

Jim Pankey - Posted - 04/29/2011:  21:38:27

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Originally posted by Goldstarman

Dang thats a great sounding Nechville

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Thanks!

dpete210 - Posted - 04/30/2011:  07:33:15

Tom (Nechville), I offer a couple of suggestions for your web page.  I recently bought a turbo module for my Classic from a BHO member that I plan to use with a blues/country/rock band I play in.  There were no instructions that came with the unit and the fellow I purchased the module from couldn't remember if he received instructions with the unit.  I called the shop to get a few questions answered.  Installing the module isn't rocket science but I was not sure if the rim was supposed to accompany the ring and I had put the rim back in.  It worked fine, but I removed the rim after finding out it wasn't necessary.  So my first suggestion is to put instructions on the Nechville web page where the module is shown to aid folks who, for what ever reason, don't have the turbo module installation instructions because they purchased used or lost them.  Another handy bit of information that you could include is to explain what the knob functions are for the 3 knobs on the module.    http://www.nechville.com/images/electric/h_turboModule.jpg   

I have also found that I need a taller bridge with the turbo module installed.  Because the small head surface where the bridge rests is lower than where an acoustic head sits, I discovered I had to use a taller bridge to eliminate string buzz. While I could adjust the neck, I don't want to disturb where it is set for when I switch back to the acoustic set up, so a taller bridge saves that step for the switchback.  So perhaps on the same page advertising the turbo module you could put something there about  ordering a taller bridge if a person doesn't want to change the neck position for the acoustic set up.  I have built up one of my extra Enterprise bridges to take care of the added height I need, so I've solved the buzzing I was getting up the neck with the turbo module set up.  But my thought is that someone contemplating purchasing a module, whether new or used, may not be aware of some of the "little things" relative to the "electric" set up.   

For those of you who may be contemplating a turbo model or one of the electric models, let me just say that I've been having fun playing my Classic through an acoustic amp and adding effects like echo, reverb, etc.  It adds a whole new dimension and possibilities to songs.  Diehard bluegrass folks probably won't be interested in those possibilities, but for those of us who aren't strapped to one style of music, the turbo module or the electric models available open up  a new world.       The turbo module is a terrific option!  Good job Nechville!

Jim Pankey - Posted - 04/30/2011:  15:01:09

3-Finger and Clawhammer on a Nechville Phantom...

Old Joe Clark

dmiller - Posted - 04/30/2011:  20:52:27

dpete210 - - - So YOU'RE the one who got that turbo module just as I was getting ready to buy it!  

I was one day behind you with the emails to the seller.  I KNEW I should have acted faster.  

Hey - - - congrats on the buy.    It would've been fun to have and experiment with.

If you decide you want to sell it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .???   

dpete210 - Posted - 05/01/2011:  12:59:29

Dave M.,   I considered getting a turbo module in the past but there were other things that took priority.  When I saw the module come up for sale I hesitated but then finally made the decision to give it a try, and it sounds like it was a good thing I didn't wait any longer than I did.    I hope you get the chance to add a module to your Nechville.  So far it seems that it sounds better through an acoustic amp, although I've only played it through a couple of my acoustic amps and a non acoustic of a band mate's.  Haven't run it through the band's sound system yet, but it should work just fine since I'll use my acoustic amp as a monitor.  

I envy the folks at the Nechville shop - they just have too much fun making banjos and then  test driving them!  

alprice - Posted - 05/01/2011:  21:47:17

Dave, I took a Meteor one day to the local Guitar Center and played it through every amp they had. No question, the acoustic amps gave the cleanest sound. I found a Roland I liked so much that day that I bought it.

pick1936 - Posted - 05/03/2011:  15:53:12

At  our  monthly  jam  last  Friday.  someone  had  a  drum  dial,  He  put it  on My  head  remo  on  Wood  tone  ringed  Classic  Deluxe.  I  thought   it  was  tight, but it  was  only  71 lbs.  I  started  screwing  it down.  checking  it as  we went.  got  it  up to  90 lbs.   it   took  us 15  min.  including   retuning.  The  Elixer  strings  been on  close  to year,  and  Man  this  thing  is  fabulous.  I  cant  wait  to  put on  new  strings.   Man  these  7 lbs  banjo's   are  GREAT.

Nechville  In  Higginsville.

Lee Kelso 

pick1936 - Posted - 05/06/2011:  13:36:28

I  started  losing  some  bass,    when  sit  at  91  lbs.  I  loosened  it  back  to  80 Lbs, and  its'  just  right.  Fabulous,  and  GREAT.

Nechville.  In  Higginsville.

Lee  Kelso

pick1936 - Posted - 05/10/2011:  09:29:38

I'm  back  again,  I  went  to the  festival  at  Clinton  Mo.  Friday.  It  was  good.  I  met  a  H.O  member  there   Rod  From  Soldiar.  Kansas.  I   Nice  guy.  He  played  My  Wood   Ringed Nechville  Classic  Deluxe,. Rod is  a  very  good  picker,  He  also  has  about  4  old  banjo's  for sale  at  reasonable  price,  If  I  would  have had  some  more  money,  there  was  one  I  would  have  bought.    He  even  gave  Me  a  C.D. He  had  made,  Very  good,  I  will  never  let  loose  of My  Nechville,  But  Might  buy  one  of  Rods  banjo;s  later.   Got  to   go  now.

Nechville. In  Higginsville

Lee Kelso

Darrick - Posted - 05/10/2011:  16:25:21

I bought a new Phantom a couple of weeks ago from the good folks at Vick's Guitar Cave in Forest Grove Oregon.  I've been playing a Deering Calico for a couple of years (I will always love it) but the Nechville is really nice.  I'm finding the radiused fret board very much to my liking and the adjustability of these Nechvilles is really impressive.  Nice work Nechville!

Darrick

saltcreek - Posted - 05/10/2011:  17:15:33

Tom and the rest of the staff, thanks for the neck and being such great folks to work with, the neck is exactly what I was looking for, it is super great, thanks again. Tony

Wren - Posted - 05/10/2011:  19:09:31

I am quite incapable of adequately describing how happy I am with the brand-spanking new Nextar that I purchased last weekend from Penny Lane Emporium. 

dmiller - Posted - 05/10/2011:  20:01:41

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Originally posted by Wren

I am quite incapable of adequately describing how happy I am with the brand-spanking new Nextar that I purchased last weekend from Penny Lane Emporium. 

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Ha!!   Me too with my (old-but-new-to-me) Nuvo.  I've only picked up the Gibson and the GTR once or twice since I got this Nechville 6 months ago and that was only to compare the flat fingerboards on the other two, versus the radiused of the Nuvo.   Well - - also to compare the tone/ sound/ as well as the playability.  All three are good banjos, but hands down the Nechville is my favourite.  It's got "punch"/ volume/ and tone that the others can't equal.  

The one thing I'm NOT really fond of on mine (and this won't be an issue for most Nechville owners), is the sliding capo it has and the occassional need to change strings.  It's difficult to change strings easily with this capo, but that's the nature of the beast (I guess).  Here's a picture of the capo riding on it's rail system built into the neck for those who don't know what I'm talking about:

That little rubber O-ring (on both sides of the capo) holds it down so securely, that it takes one hand to lift the capo enough to slide a new string under it.  I've changed strings on this already and found the best way to change strings quicker, was to take a pair of needle nose pliers/ remove the O-ring/ and the top part of the capo comes off making string changes much easier.

I keep one of those Swiss Army Tools (like a Leatherman) with the needle nose pliers in the center of it in the banjo case for just this purpose.  As I said, that is my one and ONLY complaint (such as it is) about the Nuvo.  On the upside - - since I use Tom Mirasola's American Made Banjo Cryogenic strings exclusively, I can go for MONTHS between string changes.  

So - - - My "problem" with it isn't really a "problem" after all.  

Edited by - dmiller on 05/10/2011 20:12:49

Yellowhouseroad - Posted - 05/10/2011:  21:33:14

I absolutely love my Nechville!  I've personly tried Deering's, Huber's, Bishline's, Stelling's, and old Gibson's, and I have yet to find a banjo that fits me better then this one (though I don't think I will)!  It sounds fantastic, and I think looks just as well!

Congrats on the Nextar Wren!

Edited by - Yellowhouseroad on 05/10/2011 21:35:12

alprice - Posted - 05/11/2011:  07:04:59

Friends, Tom left yesterday for Europe (no, he didn't drive the Nechville Mystery Van), and will be at Banjoree in Germany this weekend.  But tomorrow, he will be giving a workshop at New Acoustic Gallery in Solingen.   

pick1936 - Posted - 05/13/2011:  21:51:29

David,  That Orion  looks  mighty  fine.  I  went  to  Your  Home  page  tried   to  listen  To Your  pickin,  could  Not  get  it  to  play.   They  don't  get  any  better  than  Nechville,  Unless  You  want  to be  a  Nut  turner,  and  even  then  most  banjo's  don't  come  close  to  the  fast adjust.  and  and  Great  sounds.

Nechville.  In  Higginsville.

Lee  Kelso 

Debbiej - Posted - 05/14/2011:  06:45:53

Hi Lee,

I love your posts about your nechville banjo and how much you love them.  I'm curious if you own any other banjos and what banjos you've owned in the past.  I just started playing a little over a year ago and got a gold star gf-85 to start then bought a nechville maple galaxy phantom from turtle hill last october.  I kind of switch playing the banjos but I've been giving the nechville a lot more playing time then my goldstar lately.  I actually think I hear the banjo opening up a lot and I'm really enjoying the tone and the feel of it.  I didn't know that banjo's opened up with playing, I've played guitars for a number of years and I know that acoustic guitars really open up with time and playing, I've just been pleasantly surprised with the Nechville

happy pickin,

Debbie

Yellowhouseroad - Posted - 05/14/2011:  10:44:33

Hi Lee!  Yes it is a very nice sounding banjo.  Thank you for your comment.  I'm sorry you couldn't hear it on my page.  Here's some links to some videos, and a link to my family's band page if you would like to hear tracks from our new CD.

youtube.com/watch?v=KAo0GIAzTi..._embedded

youtube.com/watch?v=nyxICVkeRf..._embedded

myspace.com/yellowhouseroad

dpete210 - Posted - 05/14/2011:  11:33:34

David, you can make those links active so that when clicked upon they will take the person to the desired location by clicking on the little globe in the message text box.  A  window comes up and then  just paste your link into the URL box and then click OK.  The URL (web address) will pop into your text box.  Repeat the process if you want to post more URLs, then when you are done click on the "Post Changes" button in the text box.  Here is how it will look when you are done:

youtube.com/watch?v=KAo0GIAzTi..._embedded

youtube.com/watch?v=nyxICVkeRf..._embedded

myspace.com/yellowhouseroad 

Nice job with the tunes and the cover design!  

Pete

Edited by - dpete210 on 05/14/2011 11:38:55

Yellowhouseroad - Posted - 05/14/2011:  11:42:40

Thanks Pete!  Actually my sister Carrie did the photography and cover work!  She doesn't play with the band, but she is an awesome artist!  Check her out on Facebook at See it Studios!

facebook.com/pages/See-It-Stud...892659060

Edited by - Yellowhouseroad on 05/14/2011 11:43:49

pick1936 - Posted - 05/15/2011:  22:57:48

Hi  Debbie,  Yes  I  do  love  My  Nechville.  Banjo's  I  have  now  Nechville  Classic  Deluxe  with  wood  tone  ring,  and  a  Goodtome  with  a  steel  tone  ring,  Great  sound  for  the  money.  Banjo's  from  My  past.---1930's  Gibson  t.b. 11.   1955  Gretch  open  back.   1970's  Alvaraz.    80's   Gold Star.   90's  Deering  Vega.   70's  Vega.    an  old  Ode, bought  used,  don't  know what  year  it  was    a  Strom  Eagle,   and  for  a  short  time  owned  a  fine  Imperial.    Guitars   two  Gibson  Flat--Tops  over  50  Years  old    In  the  past  3  Kay  guitars.  a  1957  Stratocaster.   a  1964  Telecaster.  a  1943  Epiphone  jumbo.   a  nice  Ovation.   a  1956  Martin  D--18.   many older  guitars.   most  unique --a   Used  Thin  Hollow  body  Guild  electric  with an  arch top, and  F  holes,  wish  I had  kept  it.  and  the  mid  war  Epiphone.    For  banjo's  to  come I  hope  an  Orion  Nechville  with  rosewood  tone  Ring.   and  a  Corona  Vintage. and  I  would  also  like  a   50's  Les Paul  Jr.  single  cut  Sunburst.  What  more  could  I  want.   Keep  on  pickin  Girl.

Nechville.  In  Higginsville.

Lee  Kelso

pick1936 - Posted - 05/18/2011:  14:05:07

I  picked   My  (Atheafied)  Classic  Deluxe  today  for  3  hr.   Man  this   banjo  is  Just  sooo   good.   No  Other  Banjo  Can  Come  close  to  this  banjo   all the  fast  adjust  features   and   beautiful   tone.  Knock,,  Ring,,  Pop,,  Bark,   AND  Zing.

Nechville.  In  Higginsville

Lee  Kelso

jstone999 - Posted - 05/19/2011:  05:14:01

I just met Tom last weekend at the Banjoree in Hagen, Germany.  I was thoroughly impressed with both the man and his machines.  You couldn't meet a nicer guy, and you couldn't play a nicer, more well thought-out, great sounding instrument.

Unfortunately, Lluis Gomez was also at Banjoree, and after hearing and watching him for a whole weekend, I don't think I'm worth of a Nechville.  Lluis may be one of the most gifted banjo players on the planet.  He's truly astonishing.  Unbelievable.  Wonderful.  Incredible.  And modest and friendly, too.

Two great people to meet, and I'm glad I met them.

Now, everyone go out and buy a Nechville and a Lluis Gomez CD, because they both deserve a lot of attention and money and all things good.

country frank - Posted - 05/19/2011:  08:02:14

God i'd love a Nechville [mahogany classic].....its all the banjo i'd ever need. However as i have no wealthy relatives and a blue collar job [with 2 kids, one on the way] i'll have to hold that thought for a decade or two.

I'll say it again though, i'd LOVE Nechville.

gnatman - Posted - 05/19/2011:  08:27:01

I recently had to take a bit of a banjo break to focus on research and coursework for the last month or so of the semester.

Just this week I got to pull out my Nechville Galaxy Phantom and get back to pickin' and although I'm a bit rusty, it still sounds like a dream, and felt just perfect in my hands.  Fits like a glove.  I still think my Nechville was worth every penny.

pick1936 - Posted - 05/22/2011:  22:45:59

I  have  been  sick  all  this  week,  But  Hope to  take  this  lightweight  beauty  pickin  this  week.   Pop,,  Knock,,  Ring..

Nechville.  In  Higginsville.

Lee  Kelso

Edited by - pick1936 on 05/22/2011 22:47:00

nechville - Posted - 05/24/2011:  03:32:21

Men and women of banjo, it's great to see the Nechville thread alive and well. In Paris waiting for a train to see my daughter and French family in Alsace. I gave my first banjo workshop in French the other day with Jean-Marie Redon. It was great. We met with prewar collectors last night and played each others banjos. I'm glad I offer a choice of sound. Was fun to try the collector banjos and satisfying to be able to help improve them in some cases and to experience a jam where there was nothing lacking in the sonic power of the Nechville.

country frank - Posted - 05/24/2011:  04:34:29

Hey Tom, sorry to ask you directly but in your opinion which Nechville best measures up to the term 'dry, hollow sound'?

I have a bunch of maple banjos and one mahogany, i am minded that the mahogany banjo is closer in terms of 'dry and hollow' but i'd be very interested to hear your thoughts on it. From what little i have been able to glean without actually playing one, i would have probably thought the mahogany classic [i like conservative pegheads] would suit my needs best.

Thanks in advance.

Mad4banjo - Posted - 05/24/2011:  05:59:52

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Originally posted by pick1936

I  have  been  sick  all  this  week,  But  Hope to  take  this  lightweight  beauty  pickin  this  week.   Pop,,  Knock,,  Ring..

 

 

Nechville.  In  Higginsville.

Lee  Kelso

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Hey, Lee - My prayers going up for your recovery.  Hope it's not something real serious and that you're feeling 100% asap.

Madeleine

jbanjoist - Posted - 05/24/2011:  16:51:11

Frank for what it's worth I have a maple and a mahogany Nechville.

I love the both but my band members and one fan in particular likes the mahogany more.

I don't think there's "that" much difference but there is a difference.

My best take on it is the maple has a bit more bite, but like I said I love them both.

alprice - Posted - 05/25/2011:  07:47:15

Frank, its such a subjective thing- but I vote Vintage (FWIW).   But decide for yourself- nechville.com/multimediaRoom.php

pick1936 - Posted - 05/28/2011:  14:41:45

I  went  to  our  weekly  Jam  in  K.C. Mo.   I had  loosened  the  head  about  an  inch,  One guy said did  You  go  back  to  a  Bronze  tone  ring?  I  said  no  still  the wood ring,   WE  had fun.

Nechville.  In  Higginsville.

Lee Kelso

pick1936 - Posted - 06/02/2011:  17:07:53

I  will  be  going   Nechville  pickin  again  the  Friday  night.  also  doing   a  special  at  church  this Sunday morning.

Nechville.  In  Higginsville.

Lee  Kelso

pick1936 - Posted - 06/04/2011:  09:48:58

I  have  been  pickin My  classic  Deluxe   (Coco--Woody)    Pickin  gospel  tunes.   This   banjo  just  sounds  so   good,  I just  put  Medium  John  Pierce  strings .on  I  am  amazed  every  time  pick  it  up.  I played  about  2  hrs.  last  night.   ( that  12  lb.  banjo,  Was  A  Little  to  heavy,  For  My  Size,  Oh Yea  For  My  size,    I got  Me a  Wood  One,  It  sounds  Real  Good,  I  aint   agoin   back, ( No)  I aint  agoin  back). I  once was  A nut  turner,  now  I  am  Screwing,  loose  or   tight,  faster than  it  takes  to  remove  the  Resonator.     Just  fabulous.

Nechville.  In  Higginsville

Lee  Kelso

Debbiej - Posted - 06/04/2011:  11:01:37

Hey Lee,

I have the nechville maple phantom that has the heavier tonering, what's the ring I need for it to make it lighter?  That is pretty easy to put in, correct?  That's the beauty of the nechvilles.

thanks,

Debbie

dpete210 - Posted - 06/04/2011:  19:02:21

Debbiej, you directed your question to Lee so sorry  for butting in.  I have a  Nechville wooden ring to use in my Classic.  I bought it mostly out of curiosity and because I was so impressed with the Deering Hartford which has a grenadillo ( a wood used to make marimbas) ring.   You can get  a little info here:

nechville.com/customOptions.php                It is under the tone ring options list as TimbrTronic

You simply replace the metal ring with the wooden ring.  Same process as if you were putting in or taking out the metal ring.  Another option is to use the delrin "tone spheres,"  also listed on that same page, which help to further lighten the banjo. Or one can use a combination of the delrin and steel spheres.  I have tried several combinations and have been using a half and half blend with either the wooden or steel ring.  It is easy to experiment.  

Debbiej - Posted - 06/04/2011:  19:47:37

Hi Pete,

What did the wooden tone ring do to the tone of the banjo and what did the delrin spheres do for the tone?   Also was/is your banjo about 2 or 3 pounds lighter with these changes?

thanks,

Debbie

pick1936 - Posted - 06/05/2011:  06:11:59

Mine  weighs  7 lbs.  on  digital  bathroom  scales, I  do  not have the  bronze  ring  now,  I  traded   it  in  for  the  Coco--wood  ring.  I  use  only  the steel  balls,  with  80  steel  balls  pushing  tightly against  the  wood  ring  gives  it  a  Good Mettalic  tone, I really   like  it,  Sounds  Great.

Nechville.  In  Higginsville.

Lee  Kelso

dpete210 - Posted - 06/05/2011:  11:57:34

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Originally posted by Debbiej

Hi Pete,

What did the wooden tone ring do to the tone of the banjo and what did the delrin spheres do for the tone?   Also was/is your banjo about 2 or 3 pounds lighter with these changes?

 

thanks,

Debbie

 

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Debbie,  it is hard to describe tone.  First of all, Lee mentioned the lesser weight.  With the delrin spheres and wooden ring my banjo feels feather light to me. I've never weighed it, but I'd guess it is a bit lighter than Lee's since he uses the steel balls.  I use a half and half blend of the delrin and steel balls.  When I used all delrin with the wooden ring I was amazed at how light the banjo felt.  The half and half combo does not add much weight.  Experimentation would be the best way to determine what works best.  As far as tone goes, I like the tone. If I were to describe the tone, I'd say it sounds mellower and to my ear gives a bassier or more "growl" to the lower strings, but not at the expense of volume.   I keep my banjo head at about a G# (90 on a drum dial) . I  like the tone I get with the metal ring and use the metal ring more often than the wooden.  Every once in awhile I like to switch to the wooden ring and currently have the wooden ring in use.   However, for any one who is struggling with the weight issue of a metal ring banjo, the wooden ring and delrin spheres will, I believe, revitalize one's love for playing banjo and be very kind to any physical problems one may have.   As far as volume, the wooden ring and either the steel or delrin spheres or a combination produce a volume that is plenty loud.  I have never really paid much attention to whether or not their is a loudness loss with the wooden ring because I am not a subscriber to the louder is better school of thought.  I am more interested in what I consider a pleasing musical sound, which either the metal or wooden ring in a Nechville give.  In summary, the tone of the delrin spheres and wooden ring while different from the metal ring is very pleasing to my ear.   I don't want to speak for Tom or anyone at the Nechville shop, but I believe as an owner of a Nechville product you will get a repeat customer discount if you were to purchase a wooden ring and the delrin spheres.  It would be worth a phone call or email to find out what to expect.  I can't tell you if you will be pleased with the tone because tone is so subjective.  I don't hear a radical difference between the wooden and metal rings.  Different, yes.   If you are concerned about lessening the weight and avoiding a loss of volume, I believe you will be well pleased with the wooden ring possibilities.  

Edited by - dpete210 on 06/05/2011 12:01:46

CodeSmith - Posted - 06/05/2011:  13:56:46

fwiw, my experiences with the wood tone rings have been very positive. Like Dave, my interest is in tone and not so much volume/loudness.

My maple phantom has a cocobolo tonering and all steel spheres. I have not changed or altered the setup since I received it from Tom and crew. It's setup is perfect for stuff I like to play on this particular banjo. The banjo has as a mellow, very round tone. Head is around a G.

Another option worth looking into is the wood ring w/titanium cap. I have this on my maple nextar with mixture of steel and derlin spheres (8 I think). I found this combination gave me an very traditional tone: full round tone, clear mids w/o overpowering treble. Even response up and down, good separation and presence. I like this ring quite a bit. Originally this banjo had a metal 10 hole and is 'electified' from time to time i.e. turbo module. 

As Dave mentioned, experimenting would be best way to find the setup that sounds best to you. I mark the optimal settings w/piece of tape on the inner tension ring, so it's very easy to experiment w/o losing your setup info. I've found  that mixing derlin spheres with steel, allowed me to fine tune the tone. Where for me increasing the ratio of derlin to steel, had the effect of filtering down the ring and treble. As I understand it, the ceramic spheres, all other things being equal have effect somewhere between steel and derlin.

I just noticed on the Nechville site, the XXV helimount anniversary limited edition Phantom announcement. How about some teaser photos guys?

All the best,

Wayne

alprice - Posted - 06/05/2011:  15:22:21

Waiting for the first one to come out of the shop to get some photos, Wayne!  

Yellowhouseroad - Posted - 06/06/2011:  21:03:18

I would also like to see this awesome banjo!  Anniversary edition banjos are really nice.  Where's Tom right now in his travels?

alprice - Posted - 06/07/2011:  07:53:23

Tom just got back and will be in the shop today.  Its a good day to call in with an order.   :)

Debbiej - Posted - 06/08/2011:  15:09:51

Is there a list somewhere of every option you can have with the nechville with the different spheres, tone rings, caps etc.?  Also what they should do for the tone.

thanks,

Debbie

EggSalad - Posted - 06/09/2011:  19:37:27

I saw Bela Fleck and the Flecktones last Saturday and bela came out for the second set with a beautiful white electric wireless nechville. It was stunning and the tone was jaw dropping. Nice work nechville that is one amazing banjo.

pick1936 - Posted - 06/11/2011:  20:57:37

Hi Debbie,  I  think  You can  get  following  tone  rings.--bronze.--  Cocobolo---ebony.--- titanium  caps, and  maybe  more?   Steel--delrin--cermamic,  maybe  more?    I  have  used  nothing  but  steel  ball  and  Coco---wood  ring.  Very  very  light,  and  great  volume, and  Tone.  My  theory  like  stated  before,   80  steel   balls  pushing  on  wood  tone  ring. Result---Mettalic, great   tone.  I  may  order  some  Delrin   balls  later  to  try,  but  do  not  see  how  it  could  get  any  better,  Could  get  scary.    anyway  You  can  not  go  wrong  with  Toms  banjo's.   just  My  opinion, there  are  some  on  here  who  have  tried  more  combo's  than  I  have.  Keep  checking  with  others, AND  If  You get  the  chance  anytime  to  pick  someone's  Nechville   try  them. 

Nechville.  In  Higinsville

Lee  Kelso