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For those of us with an interest in banjolas and in exploring the limits of what these fine instruments can do.

26 Members, Created 2/11/2012 -

Administrators: Cryo (owner) , imac50

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From imac50 on 2/12/2012 6:17:52 AM

Here is my banjola. I bought it after I had an operation on my back. It gets played from time to time. I had to change the bridge when I got it because the one that was on it was a huge lump of wood which was too big and too tall. The moon bridge on it is the best one I have tried so far.

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7 Comments
	Cryo says: 2/12/2012 1:41:30 PM Very nice. I like the moon bridge.
	bublnsqueak says: 2/14/2012 12:27:38 AM I too have this same Banjola. It seems to be the Gold Tone one without the branding. I too found the bridge to be a bit of a lump and fitted a heavyish banjo bridge. I've now replaced the original bridge in much reduced form. Any thoughts on what to do about the horrible tailpiece? I've stuffed a paper towel into mine. Paul
	imac50 says: 2/14/2012 1:38:58 AM The Moon bridge really helped the intonation and tone of the instrument. I haven't done anything about the tailpiece. It is awful. Iain
	Cryo says: 2/14/2012 3:08:37 AM It looks like a mandolin tailpiece. What does it look like under the cover? Maybe putting in an Allen tailpiece might help?
	imac50 says: 2/14/2012 5:47:18 AM It is a mandolin tailpiece. Pretty cheaply made at that. Held on by 3 small screws around the end pin.
	Mimosa Banjo says: 5/13/2012 12:53:32 PM Mine has a buzz on the 4th string. Maybe needs a set up. Anyone notice buzzing on theirs?
	Banjowen says: 4/8/2022 2:03:44 AM Hi, I've just bought a Gold Tone Banjola,the Gold Tone website recommends heavy strings, anyone tried them.
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