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Lyndon Smith - Posted - 05/21/2015: 01:14:05
I just fitted a calfskin head to my first Ebony rim. The rim has a Rickard Dobson tone ring (raw brass) and the calfskin now has a green tinge around the edge (where it comes in contact with the brass).
I actually quite like it but I would also like to know how to avoid this happening.
Any ideas?
banjobrewer - Posted - 05/21/2015: 03:28:08
Maybe cover the tone ring with plastic wrap while fitting the head. Then when dry take the head off and remove the plastic wrap.
jbalch - Posted - 05/21/2015: 04:33:05
Before mounting, clean the brass - with something like semichrome polish (where it contacts the hide).
Helix - Posted - 05/21/2015: 05:28:04
Your finger oils.
I suggest lighter fluid (Naphtha), then coat your brass with clear coat lacquer, it'll last about 8 years.
Was your Ebony difficult to glue? How did you clean the surfaces?
because a head was wet, many flesh hoops corroded, not just rust, but zinc-coated steel before Nickel came along. The other day, someone was discussing a wooden hoop.
Mr. Balch knows more
Edited by - Helix on 05/21/2015 05:30:49
Cottonmouth - Posted - 05/21/2015: 07:06:08
This reminds me of an old "hillbilly" song from the '40s, "When The Ring On Your Finger Turns Green". I hope that this green tinge will not affect the sound of your banjo!
Lyndon Smith - Posted - 05/21/2015: 10:45:14
quote:
Originally posted by HelixWas your Ebony difficult to glue? How did you clean the surfaces?
Not once I had learned to cut, sand surface and glue in a very short period of time or use alcohol to clean surfaces. Overall, Ebony is easier to glue than Bubinga I have found...
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