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Beginning Clawhammer

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The Claw thing, for absolute beginners or long time players who have managed to evade down picking until now

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From BackDraft307 on 11/13/2011 4:36:23 PM

I have been working on my Clawhammer playing and checking out all of the banjo sounds... I really like the sound of what Zepp did to his Deering GT. So I picked up a no-knot tail and hanger, Remo elite head, heavy moon bridge, GHS light strings. adjust the action to just under 1/4 inch at the 19th. The head is tight but not blue grass rock hard tight. I got the whole banjo set up, and now... in double c or even open G... OMG! I hit the 4th string and the windows in the house rattle.... and the sustain goes on and on and on.......... I have though of switching out to Nylgut strings. I would like to get it set up for old time clawhammer music... Stuff the reach deep in the past where stories are told... BUT right now... I think I just created a Mini upright bass..... Options, Opinion, snide remakes? HELP!

Until I can get a Vaga, or Chuck Lee, or you name banjo of choice... I have to work with what I got.

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	Tim Sander says: 11/14/2011 7:36:10 AM You want to tone it down? Try a fyberskin head loosened up a bit. If you really want to quiet it for practice, use a Mike's Mute. I think the Nylgut would also soften it.
	Pluckin Mutha says: 11/14/2011 8:17:02 AM A skin head along with Nylgut strings will give you a good Old Tyme sound. If your 'No knot" is one of the common "repro's" you'll have to smooth off the edges with fine files and emery paper to get rid of burred edges if you use Nylgut, or nylon strings.
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