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Damping ring without damping volume - one solution

I have a Kay aluminum rim which is one of my favorite instruments. It's very light-weight, can be loud... but the ringing is a bit much. I initially had stuffed the head, but I was setting up... Read More
From Explorer 12 years ago
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Rim Comparisons

Has anyone compared an old ODE Pre-Baldwin aluminum rim with a Saga aluminum rim for tone, etc.... Any thoughts on the differences?
From wizofos 12 years ago
1 comment

Dynaflow head size question

Howdy, I am working on a Dynaflow torque converter banjo and am curious what other makers have used for their heads. Mine measures exactly 11 1/2 inches across the top, but the side flares wider... Read More
From bonnybroome 12 years ago
6 comments

Just to say HI!

Hi All, I just came across this group the other day, I don't normally look through the groups. I've been around the hangout for a few years mostly in the clawhammer stuff and I almost liked... Read More
From LWC 13 years ago
6 comments

Define BottleCap for me?

I'm just guessing this may refer to an archtop all aluminum configuration for the rim/tone ring? The term isn't one I knew.
From Tim Sander 13 years ago
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Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Jesse shrader 6 years ago
	PUNK BANJO Linked by wattnboon 9 years ago
	Clawhammer inspired by grouper-clearing Linked by wattnboon 9 years ago: Gariepy pot with a bat veerman mystery wood and a ren head
	(untitled) Linked by wattnboon 9 years ago: Gariepy
	Clawhammer banjo improvisation in C Linked by wattnboon 9 years ago: Gariepy aluminum rim with integral tone ring
	Quick banjo improvisation in f tuning Linked by wattnboon 9 years ago: gariepy aluminum pot with built in archtop tonering
Blog Entry: Lindberg Memorabilia Banjos Linked by kwfolk1 11 years ago
Blog Entry: A new neck for my vintage Ode aluminum rim? Linked by darwinyarwin 11 years ago
MP3: Molly's Waltz Linked by Klondike Waldo 12 years ago: here's a new original tune on my Botlecap banjo "Molly's Waltz"
Video: (untitled) Linked by MrNatch3L 13 years ago: The Mutt barks again.